The thing I love most about this tool is that it can not only be used as a flat iron, but is fantastic at creating curls too. You can find so many easy party looks to recreate here on the ghd website. The stylers are designed with rounded plates to ensure sleek and smooth curls. Although it took me about 3 hours to learn exactly how to curl with a pair of straighteners, I really do love the end result as the curls are looser yet voluminous than I usually have! I thought I'd share with you how I did it...
1. Place a section of hair in the flat iron at the root of your hair.
2. Flip the remaining dangling section of hair over the other side of the styler, so it hangs over the back side.
3. Rotate the straightener 360 degrees until the hair wrapped around the styler is facing outwards again.
4. Gently pull the styler downwards until all the hair is released to create beautiful loose curls.
It really does take practice and patience, but once you get the hang of it you can curl your hair fairly quickly and with ease. The length of time you take to pull the styler down defines your curl; taking longer means the curl will be tighter. Despite being on the pricier side of the market at £135, ghd's are known for being long lasting. Such a tool is bound to last you for years to come (taken from experience).
Do you own a pair of infamous ghds? Do you use them to curl as well as straighten? Let me know in the comments below, I'd love to know if this helps you to curl your hair too!
2. Flip the remaining dangling section of hair over the other side of the styler, so it hangs over the back side.
3. Rotate the straightener 360 degrees until the hair wrapped around the styler is facing outwards again.
4. Gently pull the styler downwards until all the hair is released to create beautiful loose curls.
It really does take practice and patience, but once you get the hang of it you can curl your hair fairly quickly and with ease. The length of time you take to pull the styler down defines your curl; taking longer means the curl will be tighter. Despite being on the pricier side of the market at £135, ghd's are known for being long lasting. Such a tool is bound to last you for years to come (taken from experience).
Do you own a pair of infamous ghds? Do you use them to curl as well as straighten? Let me know in the comments below, I'd love to know if this helps you to curl your hair too!
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Oh golly, I wish I could do this! I even asked one of the stylists on the GHD SS14 shoot to teach me but I just couldn't manage it haha. These ones are sooo pretty! I have the Eclipse which are uh-mazing.
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It is difficult, it took me ages!! Xxx
Deletewow, i love the colour of these! great post, love how you've included a mini tutorial as well as a review :)
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They're so gorgeous, thank you! Xxx
DeleteThey are the prettiest stylers ever! And the effect you've got with them is lovely :)
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Aren't they just? Thanks! Xxx
DeleteThese are so pretty! I love the colour and of course nothing can beat GHD's!
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Thank you, I agree! Xxx
DeleteI seem to be really good at curling one side of my hair only, and the other side I just cannot do!! grrr x
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That's the same with me haha! Xxx
DeleteI always rely on my GHDs to curl my hair, I can't seem to use any other styling tool for curls haha! I love my GHDs, had them 5 years now I think!
ReplyDeleteThey're certainly an investment xxx
DeleteThese are gorgeous & look like they give a good curl. I love my GhD's but these are way prettier
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I love the colours xxx
DeleteI love seeing posts on GHDs and it makes me want one even more but I really have to save up. I use the same technique with my straightener but it doesn't turn out as great since mine is getting real old and was really cheap.
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I think you're set for a couple of years when you invest, I'd recommend it! Xxx
DeleteThese look very fancy, don't they! my ghd's are just the boring black ones, i bought it in 2001, I think! It has lasted my ages! I used to use them to curl my hair, but now i use enrapture totem tool as I find it easier to create a more natural wave
ReplyDeleteOoh I've heard fabulous things! Xxx
DeleteYour hair looks absolutely gorgeous curled! Those ghds are so pretty too, I love the colours! I suck at curling my hair with straighteners I end up with bits sticking up every where ha!
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Thank you Amy! Xxx
DeleteThese look amazing! I struggle to find curlers that actually work! xx
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Oh really? Xxx
DeleteOh my, the colour of these straighteners is stunning!
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They're beaut! Xxx
Deletei taught myself this technique through youtube videos... still have yet to master it! you're a pro though, your curls turned out lovely! i must try again soon! :)
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It takes ages doesn't it? Thanks lovely xxx
DeleteThere such cute coloured GHDs. I often curl my hair with my straighteners & then brush them out for soft waves. it's such a quick & easy way to style your hair when you've learnt the technique.
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I always have to brush it out, looks so much better! You too gorgeous.
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I love these so much, think I might ask for them for my 21st birthday!
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They're stunning!
DeleteLovely post! I love how you've done step-by-step with pictures :) X
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DeleteI love your mini tutorial. Very helpful!
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My pleasure! Xxx
DeleteCreating curls with GHDs is just one thing I can't master for some reason! I'll have to have another go now!
ReplyDeleteBelle x
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It's soooo difficult xxx
Deletegreat tips!
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DeleteI really want a GHD to replace both my straightener and curling iron because I don't curl my hair often so I might as well turn the two things into one!
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Ha that's a good idea! Xxx
DeleteThose GHDs are gorgeous! I have the ruby red ones from last Christmas and as much as I love them, I just can't get the hang of curling with them! This is a great tutorial though and is making me want to give it another try!
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Oooh I bet they're gorgeous! It is hard xxx
DeleteI could never change away from my trusty GHDs, although a little update to these beauties might be in need! I have wellies with the same purple-green metallic hue its gorgeous
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Haha it's beaut isn't it? Xxx
Deletethey look so pretty, i love my ghd's they have lasted ages!
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They're so worth it! Xxx
DeleteGreat tutorial, i'm rubbish at curling my hair!
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Thanks! Xxx
DeleteOoooh these are so pretty! Your curls look gorgeous, too.
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Jess xo
Thanks lovely xxx
DeleteOh wow I am SO jealous! I've been lusting after these since they were released - they're so beautiful! My ghds broke over a year ago and nothing comes close to them :'( xxx
ReplyDeleteThey're super pretty, aww I bet nothing does! Xxx
DeleteLovely post. Major hair envy!
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Thanks lovely! Xxx
DeleteOh wow I adore the duochrome colour so much! I've never gotten the hang of curling my hair with a straightener but the rounded plates do seem to make it easier, I'm saving this tutorial for future reference! xx
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It's so pretty! Haha I hope it helps! Xxx
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These sound so wonderful, I'd love to try GHD's at some point :) The curls you achieved really suit you.
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They're really worth it! Xxx
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DeleteI love GHD's they are my lifesaver!! Use them everyday; those look fab too xx
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I agree! They're amazing! xxx
DeleteI work for ghd and love seeing positive reviews for them! the wonderland styler was one of my fav collections and they sold so well! The funny thing is I never owned my own pair of ghd's until I started working for them and I wonder how I survived without them!!!! I spend most of my day teaching people how to curl their hair as that's what most people struggle with! I've been debating whether to do a review on ghd (Eclipse) on my blog but because my blog is only a month old and I work for them I don't want people to think I'm being biased but I honestly adore them!
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Oh really, that's so cool! I know, they are such good quality! xxx
DeleteI bought this yesterday and I love it so, SO much. I came home and washed my hair and straightened it and then curled it just to experience both. This is my first ghd anything and I'm not regretting it. It straightens and curls so effortlessly and it heats up faster than any straightener or curling iron that I've ever owned. The Wonderland version is beautiful. I was buying the black one and then the lady ringing everything up pointed out the Wonderland LE version and they only had two left. I put the black one back and got this one. It's gorgeous, I'm very happy with it. You took some gorgeous pictures of the color shift.
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