What straighteners should I get?

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MrsHende · 03/12/2013 21:24

My GHDs have finally given up the ghost, after 9 years of good service and numerous repairs.

My repair man says that GHD were bought over a couple of years ago and are nowhere near as good now as they used to be compared to other brands, and that other brands are better and for a better price.

So, if you've bought straighteners recently, what were they and would you recommend them?

Ta!

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MrsHende · 03/12/2013 22:44

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Cherrypie32 · 03/12/2013 23:13

I agree with your repair man.Bought new ones after old ones broke and thought they were rubbish so got old ones mended. I believe Cloud 9 supposed to be good.

fififolle · 04/12/2013 20:43

As has been mentioned on here before, one of the original designers of the GHDs left and after his non-compete clause expired, launched Cloud 9, using the original Korean makers of GHD- which are now made in China. I've yet to try Cloud 9's but they'd be my choice as apparently the technology is more up to date.

beanandspud · 04/12/2013 20:52

I've heard of Cloud 9 but never tried them as my faithful GHDs are still going strong. Could you ask your local salon what they would recommend?

ClosedAuraOpenMind · 04/12/2013 21:00

I got cloud 9 straighteners a couple of years back, after my trusty ghds died....and I just don't think they're as good

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MrsHende · 05/12/2013 00:25

Thank you all!

Yes, the repair man said that GHD sold out to the company that made the most fake GHDs in China!

Not heard of Cloud 9 - but clearly mixed opinions! He said that Babyliss or Remington are as good as GHD.

Wish I could try out a few pairs!

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nipersvest · 05/12/2013 12:53

i have remington and my my has babylis, both are really good, not sure which model but we both paid around £20-£25 for them.

FracturedViewOfLife · 05/12/2013 12:57

Remmington pearls are about £45 in Argos and they are really good.

MetellaInCulinaBibit · 05/12/2013 13:13

my hairdresser recommended She hair straighteners, apparently made in the original GHD factory. She says they're as good as, if not better than current GHDs

FruitOwl · 06/12/2013 11:15

Hi OP, if you've not bought any yet, there are some decent looking ones on offer on the Boots website called Remington Therapy Pro Straighteners. They were £89.99 but til 12/12 they are £38.99. I don't have these myself (have old GHDs) but the reviews on the site look good and they are a bit of a bargain! Disclaimer - I don't work for Boots

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