Hair Straighteners

[Lulu]

Ok, so they range from $30 to $300 and I ain't spending $300 on a 16 yo's hair applicances.

I do like to get good things that will last the distance and be kinder to her hair since DD uses it everyday.

I don't wanna go too cheap, but I think theres a point where you are paying for the hype (GHD for example).

Any ideas or recommendations??

[tiggerlinda]

I love the remington ones they have always been good and you can use a low heat cost me aroubd $70

[Matryoshka]

"Hi lift" is a great low end version of the GHD. And it also has temperature control (don't know if the ghd does now but it didn't used to). I've used both and can't tell the difference - friend in hair dressing also said they did salon trials and no real difference. Is about $100.

[Lulu]

Whats the IONIC thing they crap on about?

[Matryoshka]

Um its supposed to have less charge of electricity or something - so less static/frizz. But if you get one with a ceramic plate this is good too as it heats evenly and is less static than metal. Much like cooking with a ceramic pan.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

I have a hi lift and it is great.
I just dont have the patience to straighten everyday.
I got mine from HHWH for $99 on special and it came with some defrizz serum and a bag full of HH goodies.

[C~Q]

I've tried so many over the past few years and sorry, but you really can't go passed GHD's I know they are pricey but you do get what you pay for. Also if she's using them everyday they will be alot better fot her hair.

I think I would have spent way more than the GHDs cost on all the othre straightners i've had and none of them came close to the GHDs. They are incredible!

[LaDeeDa]

sorry babe i love my GHD - I' ve used others and they really are the best ... just big $$$ i know .... but if she looks after it she'll have it for years and years

[dee81]

yep i'm with the ghd girls also love mine and have tried quite a few brands but they just ruined my hair sorry.

[Nai]

I got my GHD second hand - good as new and only used twice for $150 so that could be an option too.

[Danni]

I'll send you a pm

[Inanna]

GHD!!!!!!

[Madham]

I have a ghd aswell, it is my 5th straightner as all the other were crap.. I got mine for $180 from my hairdressers. Honestly i wouldnt go past ghd.

[Jaycee]

Can someone please let me know what ghd is?
I'm new to the world of hair straighteners lol

[PinkPalace]

lulu2 - its seems that the GHD is the best. I have used one and they are fab (adkins they are a brand of hair straightners).

however i also dont have the $$ to spend on that.

i just bought a vidal sasson wet to dry. it is nice and streamline and small. and i think it is fantastic!

they were on special at harvey norman here in brisbane for $19 down from $80.

so very cheap and i think it would def do the trick for your daughter

HTH

[Inanna]

GHD is a brand - I think it stands for: "Great Hair Day"...

[Jaycee]

Ah, ok, so what makes them stand out from all the others?

[Aimz]

The GHD is completely worth it!!

I colour my hair (not a natural blonde unfortunately) and my hair always looks, feels and IS shiny and healthy even though I straighten it at least three times a week. It never gets that dry/straw-like look because the GHD doesn't burn it. I have had mine for three years and it will easily go another five. I don't know what they do that is so different from the rest - but whatever it is it WORKS. They are the best. I will never buy another brand.

The initial $300 up front seems like a lot but it's nothing when you have to replace a cheaper one every 1-2 years.