I’ve had ghd straightener in the past but it died I then had a cloud nine and now I’m currently using a Remington. I can definitely see a difference in the amount of damage my hair has been done and the amount of times I have to go over sections because I have very thick coloured hair. I think this is also to do the plates and the technology. This video has defiantly helped me as I’m looking to repurchase another ghd and I will for sure get the platinum + thanks to your recommendation, thank you!
Awesome thumbnail! Wow just learned a lot about straighteners! I literally have been so indecisive for 5 years on which one to get and still never got one but this helps!
I really love the platinum+ straightners, love the look of them (especially the white ones) & I was so excited to order them but after reading through hundreds of reviews on each styler, doing my research, I’ve found the original straightener wins. I’ve seen loads & loads of bad 1 star reviews on the platinum talking about a ‘red ring of death’ Its apparently a fault when the straightners die & nothing can be done? It’s happening to loads of people just outside the 2yr warranty. In comparison, people reviewing the original have stated they’ve had their old one for 8/9/10yrs. Interesting video. I’m still so torn. My heart wants the platinums by my sensible head is telling me go with the original 😅
@@erminiacioppa I did, I chose the hardy OG in the end 😊 They straighten my hair perfectly, which is what I wanted at the end of the day. They might not be as pretty as the platinum, but I felt it was the safest option & don’t regret it. I have the security to know these should see me through many years to come.
I’ve had my current pair of GHDs for almost 10 years received them as Christmas present when I was 14 ☺️ so I’ve decided it’s time for a new pair so I’ve just ordered the GHD Platinum+ in Rose Pink which is a limited edition pair. Which is helping to raise money for breast cancer charities 💖
My platinum 5 seconds in I smell burnt hair and saw smoke coming out. Left the after smoke smell on my hair. The voltage on made my lights blink. Any advice?!
I was thinking of ordering the gold version in Lilac.Not sure though. ive been told my hair is fine but alot of it. i looks thick in one sense as if i let it dry naturally i look like a poodle. My hair is long very porous with the tendency to be very dry at the ends but goes greasy at the roots. would you advise against the Gold? a bit put off by people saying the ioriginals are best? 🙃
I have just ordered the platinum +. Its going to be my first ghd. Hopefully it will be ok as I heard when doing curls it tugs the hair a little. But I thought as I am not planning to get more in the future I might as well get the newest technology as well as protecting my hair as much as I can
Hey! I'm sure you'll love it. I curl with mine all the time and I've never had it tug. I find the original plates (the non coated yellow ones) pull a little more because they don't have the mineral coating!
I had the Original GHD before and it died after couple of years. Now I am in market to buy another straightener. Can’t decide between Platinum or Max though
Wonderful video as always. Would you recommend a good heat protectant. I use Aveda brilliant shampoo and conditioner currently, but I have no great loyalty to the brand. I don’t really want something with a lot of conditioning in it either. Btw, I have long hair (a little past shoulder length). FYI, GHD is having a sale, at least in the USA, on a lot of their products ordered through them.
I bought a GHD Pink Diamond flat iron in 2015. It has done a great job over the years and still works but I’m looking for a newer model now. Do you happen to know if this iron came out before the gold or after? I have my eye on the platinum but understand it is a bit more bulky to handle. Thank you for the explanations!
I know exactly the iron you're talking about- it's the old Gold. I think the Platinum + (and new gold) look quite bulky but it doesn't feel much different in the hand- hope that helps!
Thank you for your video. Can I ask which one you would personally recommend for fine hair? I'm concerned of the fact the platinum plus plates don't meet, and how this may affect the straightening of very fine thin hair. Thanks x
Okies I get this a lot! Plates aren't necessarily designed to touch 100% for a few reason! 1. ceramic and other metals expand when they are hot, so touching plates together when they're cold have no real indication of this 2. most premium straighteners have "floating plates" which means the plates move around to glide through hair easier, this again can't really be seen by touching plates together 3. usually plates will touch on one side and not the other when cold- this is because once your put hair between the plates, you'll have a different angle (approx 5 degrees acute). It's near impossible to judge plates that don't touch just by looking at them so I wouldn't consider this as a basis of buying a straightener. Personally, I use the Platinum + for fine hair as it's more gentle than the others! Hope this helps!
@@KristyJoan what do you recommend for thick hair? I have an old ghd Max that’s fine but it doesn’t get close to my roots plus I prefer the slim original ghd I need to replace.
Thanks for the video! I have the original ghd but it snags my hair :( it hurts every time I slide the flat iron through my short thin hair. Does anyone know if any other hair straightener doesn't pull at your hair?
I would definitely recommend to try a ceramic iron that has a plate on it: the yellow plates of the Original GHDs don't have a coating & cause the pulling! The GHD Gold series or Cloud 9 Original might be the best to try next :)
I have the original slim ghd straightener for many years!!! The cord ripped but it works but I wanna replace it It was bomb!! I dno which one to buy! Would love one for thick long hair that I straighten... I’m in Australia pls send me one omg 💕💕💕
Hi, do you think the platinum+ iron your hair faster than the gold and the original? Also, for medium hair like yours, would you recommend the platinum or the max for curling the hair? I am looking for something which gives me quick results but that I can do both options. Thanks in advance!
Hi Jennifer, I find the platinum+ is much faster than the original, and slightly less damage than the gold (though I really do love the gold too). I use the platinum+ for curling but on longer hair you may prefer the mac. Hope that helps!
I’ve got the original ghd straightener but the wires are exposed but not sticking out... but it still works but I want to buy a new one. It’s got the yellow plates on it. It’s amazing though I only straighten my hair and it’s easy to get into the roots too. I have long hair. The original works great. Would love to see the platinum plus vs ghd gold. What straightener do you use? I have thicker long hair. The original does well for me. What would you recommend? I have seen people reviewing gold and platinum plus and they have to pass over the hair multiple times. I might go in store to try it out if possible
Thank you for this video. I have had several straighteners in my life. From all kinds of brands. As the latest I bought my first GHD back in december 2018, so I have had it for 2 years now. It is a GHD Gold V. It has actually been okay using it, but damn I have used hours straightening my thick, frizzy hair with it I have been so frustrated with it taking so long. It always needs like 4-5 passes to get fully straightened. So yesterday I just upgraded to GHD Platinum Plus from GHD V Gold. Havent recieved it yet, but I really hope it will do something good to my hair. As earlier mentioned, my hair is really thick and frizzy, So are you absolute sure that It will work much better for me than the GHD gold V? I mean I dont have like afro hair, but it definetly frizzy as one. Thank you in advance.
In one of your other videos you said that you preferred the kate halo straightener better then the platinum plus but in this video you said that this is the straightner you use now? Which one is better halo or GHD?
Hi Chloe, I have a platinum + at home and I use a Halo at my work- I like and use both, but it really comes down to a personal preference. Hope that helps!
Thanks for this. Following your video I just bought the ghd gold styler. I'm hoping I will be able to learn how to do curls with it but I'm SO cack-handed! Can you tell me if there are any products I should avoid using before I use the flat iron?
Great video!! You give all the info i needed, plates and heat
I’ve had ghd straightener in the past but it died I then had a cloud nine and now I’m currently using a Remington. I can definitely see a difference in the amount of damage my hair has been done and the amount of times I have to go over sections because I have very thick coloured hair. I think this is also to do the plates and the technology. This video has defiantly helped me as I’m looking to repurchase another ghd and I will for sure get the platinum + thanks to your recommendation, thank you!
Glad you've found such a difference- good luck with the new iron!
Awesome thumbnail! Wow just learned a lot about straighteners! I literally have been so indecisive for 5 years on which one to get and still never got one but this helps!
I'm getting better at thumbnails 😂 Thanks love!
Very helpful video. Thanks for explaining the differences and output 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I really love the platinum+ straightners, love the look of them (especially the white ones) & I was so excited to order them but after reading through hundreds of reviews on each styler, doing my research, I’ve found the original straightener wins.
I’ve seen loads & loads of bad 1 star reviews on the platinum talking about a ‘red ring of death’
Its apparently a fault when the straightners die & nothing can be done? It’s happening to loads of people just outside the 2yr warranty. In comparison, people reviewing the original have stated they’ve had their old one for 8/9/10yrs.
Interesting video. I’m still so torn. My heart wants the platinums by my sensible head is telling me go with the original 😅
Did you make a choice? I have the same doubts!
@@erminiacioppa I did, I chose the hardy OG in the end 😊
They straighten my hair perfectly, which is what I wanted at the end of the day. They might not be as pretty as the platinum, but I felt it was the safest option & don’t regret it. I have the security to know these should see me through many years to come.
this is so helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
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I’ve had my current pair of GHDs for almost 10 years received them as Christmas present when I was 14 ☺️ so I’ve decided it’s time for a new pair so I’ve just ordered the GHD Platinum+ in Rose Pink which is a limited edition pair. Which is helping to raise money for breast cancer charities 💖
I love the limited edition breast cancer colours!
My platinum 5 seconds in I smell burnt hair and saw smoke coming out. Left the after smoke smell on my hair. The voltage on made my lights blink. Any advice?!
I was thinking of ordering the gold version in Lilac.Not sure though. ive been told my hair is fine but alot of it. i looks thick in one sense as if i let it dry naturally i look like a poodle. My hair is long very porous with the tendency to be very dry at the ends but goes greasy at the roots. would you advise against the Gold? a bit put off by people saying the ioriginals are best? 🙃
Thanks, great concise video. Im a guy looking to buy for my partner so this helped! Cheers! 🍻
I'm so glad it helped! I'm sure your partner will love which ever you choose!
Im looking to buy my wife a GHD for her birthday in a few weeks time...is there 1 particular model you could recommend?cheers from NZ
I have just ordered the platinum +. Its going to be my first ghd. Hopefully it will be ok as I heard when doing curls it tugs the hair a little. But I thought as I am not planning to get more in the future I might as well get the newest technology as well as protecting my hair as much as I can
Hey! I'm sure you'll love it. I curl with mine all the time and I've never had it tug. I find the original plates (the non coated yellow ones) pull a little more because they don't have the mineral coating!
How do you like it
Thank you!
I had the Original GHD before and it died after couple of years. Now I am in market to buy another straightener. Can’t decide between Platinum or Max though
I really want a GHD hair dryer and platinum plus hair dryer, but they’re outside of my budget and my family’s budget
Wonderful video as always. Would you recommend a good heat protectant. I use Aveda brilliant shampoo and conditioner currently, but I have no great loyalty to the brand. I don’t really want something with a lot of conditioning in it either. Btw, I have long hair (a little past shoulder length).
FYI, GHD is having a sale, at least in the USA, on a lot of their products ordered through them.
Hey! I think you'd like Kevin Murphy or Evo if you like Aveda but want to switch it up- I think they're both available is the US!
I bought a GHD Pink Diamond flat iron in 2015. It has done a great job over the years and still works but I’m looking for a newer model now. Do you happen to know if this iron came out before the gold or after? I have my eye on the platinum but understand it is a bit more bulky to handle. Thank you for the explanations!
I know exactly the iron you're talking about- it's the old Gold. I think the Platinum + (and new gold) look quite bulky but it doesn't feel much different in the hand- hope that helps!
@@KristyJoan thank you! I appreciate your response.
Thank you for your video. Can I ask which one you would personally recommend for fine hair? I'm concerned of the fact the platinum plus plates don't meet, and how this may affect the straightening of very fine thin hair. Thanks x
Okies I get this a lot! Plates aren't necessarily designed to touch 100% for a few reason!
1. ceramic and other metals expand when they are hot, so touching plates together when they're cold have no real indication of this
2. most premium straighteners have "floating plates" which means the plates move around to glide through hair easier, this again can't really be seen by touching plates together
3. usually plates will touch on one side and not the other when cold- this is because once your put hair between the plates, you'll have a different angle (approx 5 degrees acute). It's near impossible to judge plates that don't touch just by looking at them so I wouldn't consider this as a basis of buying a straightener.
Personally, I use the Platinum + for fine hair as it's more gentle than the others! Hope this helps!
@@KristyJoan what do you recommend for thick hair? I have an old ghd Max that’s fine but it doesn’t get close to my roots plus I prefer the slim original ghd I need to replace.
@@KristyJoan With the original the tip of the plates meet, which snags at my hair, what other hair iron does not do this?
Hey can i buy Ghd platinum+? This is best or not?
Thanks for the video! I have the original ghd but it snags my hair :( it hurts every time I slide the flat iron through my short thin hair. Does anyone know if any other hair straightener doesn't pull at your hair?
I would definitely recommend to try a ceramic iron that has a plate on it: the yellow plates of the Original GHDs don't have a coating & cause the pulling! The GHD Gold series or Cloud 9 Original might be the best to try next :)
I have the original slim ghd straightener for many years!!! The cord ripped but it works but I wanna replace it
It was bomb!! I dno which one to buy! Would love one for thick long hair that I straighten...
I’m in Australia pls send me one omg 💕💕💕
Hi, do you think the platinum+ iron your hair faster than the gold and the original? Also, for medium hair like yours, would you recommend the platinum or the max for curling the hair? I am looking for something which gives me quick results but that I can do both options. Thanks in advance!
Hi Jennifer, I find the platinum+ is much faster than the original, and slightly less damage than the gold (though I really do love the gold too). I use the platinum+ for curling but on longer hair you may prefer the mac. Hope that helps!
I’ve got the original ghd straightener but the wires are exposed but not sticking out... but it still works but I want to buy a new one. It’s got the yellow plates on it. It’s amazing though
I only straighten my hair and it’s easy to get into the roots too.
I have long hair.
The original works great. Would love to see the platinum plus vs ghd gold.
What straightener do you use?
I have thicker long hair. The original does well for me. What would you recommend? I have seen people reviewing gold and platinum plus and they have to pass over the hair multiple times.
I might go in store to try it out if possible
I use the platinum +!
@@KristyJoan I bought the platinum +
However I still love my original ghd and ghd max.
I love how close the original ghd gets to my roots :)
Thank you for this video.
I have had several straighteners in my life. From all kinds of brands.
As the latest I bought my first GHD back in december 2018, so I have had it for 2 years now.
It is a GHD Gold V. It has actually been okay using it, but damn I have used hours straightening my thick, frizzy hair with it
I have been so frustrated with it taking so long. It always needs like 4-5 passes to get fully straightened.
So yesterday I just upgraded to GHD Platinum Plus from GHD V Gold. Havent recieved it yet, but I really hope it will do something good to my hair.
As earlier mentioned, my hair is really thick and frizzy, So are you absolute sure that It will work much better for me than the GHD gold V? I mean I dont have like afro hair, but it definetly frizzy as one.
Thank you in advance.
Every one has different expectations so I always say it's personal preference- in my experience I find the platinim + does give a better result :)
How is it
In one of your other videos you said that you preferred the kate halo straightener better then the platinum plus but in this video you said that this is the straightner you use now? Which one is better halo or GHD?
Hi Chloe, I have a platinum + at home and I use a Halo at my work- I like and use both, but it really comes down to a personal preference. Hope that helps!
I’m looking to buy human hair mannequin, which one is yours and any recommendations.
Hey! Mine is just a normal hairdressing one, bought through a hair supplier!
Do you use any heat protector before you straightner your hair?
I always use a heat spray! At the moment I'm using the Make heat spray 🥰
At my cosmoprof they have a ghd gold 2 inch for 50 is that worth it ?? It is on sale
Hi Kalynn, I have seen many fake GHDs and this extremely low price is a red flag- just be careful that you are buying from an approved GHD stockist.
Your hair looks great what spray do you use for flyaways I need it
What do your hair straighten with? :)
Hey! I used the Dafni brush and the Make Heat Protect to get my hair smooth in this video!
Do you recommend the mum brand over the ghd?
I personally am a GHD girl, but Muk is excellent for thick hair that is difficult to straighten or for those wanting higher temperatures.
Thanks for this. Following your video I just bought the ghd gold styler. I'm hoping I will be able to learn how to do curls with it but I'm SO cack-handed! Can you tell me if there are any products I should avoid using before I use the flat iron?
Avoid any oils that aren't specifically for thermal protection! And if you're curling, try using a heat spray with a curl hold. Hope that helps!
@@KristyJoan I use currently use Olaplex oil & apparently that's thermal protection up to 450° so that's great! Thank you 😊
What heat protectant spray do you recommend?
At the moment I use the Sexy Hair Protect Spray, but the GHD protectant is great too!