ghd's Helios Hair Dryer worth £179 is on sale - dries my hair in minutes
Last Christmas, Father Christmas (aka my fiancé) bought me a ghd Helios Hair Dryer, and the salon-grade styling tool has a special place in my heart. Currently, potential buyers can snap up the device on sale, as part of ghd's summer bonanza.
The Helios Hair Dryer is on offer for £139, knocked down from £179. It's not very often that shoppers can find sales on the brand's best-sellers, so this one is worth shouting about - at least in my book.
Thanks to its powerful airflow, the hair dryer blasts my long hair in minutes without causing heat damage. I have a limited-edition Christmassy green colour, which isn't available anymore, but the sale includes lots of hues such as black, white, plum, blue ink, and icy blue.
Ghd describes this hair styling tool as a 'game-changing innovation'. For me, it really has been game-changing in reducing frizz, plus it doesn't dry out my ends even though I have it on the highest heat setting.
Other premium options include the iconic Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, which is up for grabs at Currys for £279.99, usually £329.99. It has three speed settings and an anti-flyaway tool.
For budget-friendly good performers, look to Boots, where the Mark Hill Style Addict Perfect Blow Dry Kit is on sale for £34.99. It comes packed with a host of accessories, like a blow-dry brush, clips and rollers.
Back to my Helios Hair Dryer, it makes hairwash days slightly more enjoyable, and so much quicker. It comes with two settings that control the strength of the airflow.
The buttons aren't labelled or numbered, but option one provides a medium gust, and option two delivers full force - being impatient, I usually opt for the latter. There are also two heat options - again, not labelled or numbered - but one is hot and the other is really hot.
I can fully dry my hair in approximately 10 minutes but for me, a major downside is that it is a heavy tool, especially for those who like doing a bouncy blowdry. Lifting my arms above my head with this device is like a mini workout and it took me months to get used to the weight of it.
Speaking of blow drys, this is where the nozzle attachment comes into its own. The funnel-like attachment helps concentrate the airflow. I section off my hair and use an Olivia Garden blow-dry thermal brush, which helps to define the ends.
Ghd asserts that the hairdryer features a 'bespoke acoustic system to ensure low sound levels'. However, I don't think this technology makes much of a difference, as the hairdryer is rather loud.
The hairdryer sports a sleek design, with chrome accents at the base of the handle and at the back. It comes with its own pouch, making it handy for storage and travel.
Another disadvantage is the lack of a diffuser attachment included. This must be purchased separately - not ideal given the price of the tool. You can buy one here for £29.99.
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