GHDs have broken, what do I replace them with? Air Wrap? More GHDS? Other?

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My trusty GHDs which I think are about 10 years old have finally packed up.

I've been toying with the idea of the Air Wrap for a while - could I buy this and do without GHDs?

Are GHDs still the best?

Or should I be looking for another type of straightener?

Hair is down to my armpits, there's lots of it but it's fine and thus lacks body.

Recommendations please

I'm in love with my airwrap but I still occasionally still use my straighteners. The airwrap has been a game changer in the quality of my hair

I've never had anything but GHDs and my second pair is older than my DS (12!). Friends have tried different tongs which I've used and for me, nothing compares to GHD

The air wrap is amazing. It is absolutely a game changer in the condition of your hair. You can definitely straighten it with it. If you want poker straight hair I'd get some babyliss ones to run over quickly but you will rarely want to.
I've only had mine a month and I've had so many comments including from men! I haven't used my straighteners once since I got the airwrap and I have wavy frizzy hair!

GHD. the newer platinum model is great. didnt realise the upgrade would make such a diff.

Cloud 9's. They are what GHD's used to be (company founded by the original founder of the GHD company).

@star8, I've been contemplating the platinum plus. Do you use the it to curl/wave with as well? Is there a noticeable difference to preserving the health of hair as they promise?

Cloud 9's.

What is this airwrap you speak of?

Amazon kipozi wide plates. Amazing for the price.

I plan on getting cloud9's when my ghd's give up the ghost.

This is the airwrap

www.dyson.co.uk/hair-care/dyson-airwrap-styler-overview.html

Another vote for Kipozi from Amazon. They’re just as good as GHD for a fraction of the price.

I’m following this.
My GHD is coming to the end after 15 years

My 12year old GHD's gave up the ghost a few months ago and I replaced with some cheapies (Remmington or Revlon, can't remember) they were ok but the difference was noticeable. Then I got the Airwrap, I love it. It does take some practice, I mainly use the curling attachment which gives me bouncy waves. The hairbrush attachment does give me fairly sleek hair but if I wanted it really straight I would have to use straighteners after drying (just to run over it). I am planning on getting some cloud9's at some point but as I don't really need them I'm just waiting until they come on offer.

My hair is wavy/frizzy and generally doesn't hold much of a style.

use for waves. my sis does curls with it so is possible. i used to use the old ghd wide plates. once i tried platinum i had to buy it even though mine were still working. Hair is much shinier and i feel like it looked better and straighter for longer. defo not as harsh.

Thanks @star8 that's really helpful

Ooh, just looked at that link to the airwrap, looks amazing!
Very expensive though. Is it hard to do? I've never managed to make curling tongs to work before

I have the airwrap, it’s great for the condition of my hair but I can’t make the curls stay in for longer than an hour or two. It might last linger on straightened hair.

It lasts until I wash in mine. I use a blow dry spray and the cool setting.
I find it really easy but I watched a lot of YouTube videos! Don't give up on the first try as it's so different to other stylers.

I love my airwrap, but still need to quickly run my GHDs over the top. I guess you could do with cheaper straighteners though.

Is the airwrap an alternative to a hairdryer, or do you still need to use hairdryer first?

It comes with a hairdryer attachment along with brushes so no you don't need a hairdryer.
I've not touched any other styler or hairdryer since I bought mine

@Baxdream - what blow dry spray do you use? I love the way mine looks straight after I’ve dried it and it’s so frustrating that it doesn’t last.

I've got some Kipozi of Amazon, cost £24 and they are as good as GHD.

Cloud 9s were good and never lost heat. However they only lasted 13months...broke just after the 12month guarantee! Then I got some cheap ones! I wanted GHDs but so so many reviews were negative after they changed. Anyone with the original/older versions seems to love them but people with any less than 5years old seem disappointed!

I've got the the straighteners and curling wand and haven't even looked at them since I got an air wrap. It's literally changed my life.