ghd Duet Style 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler in Black - Transforms Hair from Wet to Styled with Air-Fusion Technology

Product Information

Introducing the revolutionary ghd duet style - the first 2-in-1 hot air styler*that dries and styles hair at the same time with 45% less energy consumption*** and no heat damage**. Achieve gorgeously sleek, smooth and glossy hair with unprecedented softness for up to 48h****. With exclusive Shine Shot™ mode for use on dry hair only, duet style transforms into a ghd styler operating at the optimal 185°C styling temperature with no air - delivering instant frizz-free results**** with 2x more shine*****. Unique aerodynamics deliver an ultra-powerful yet efficient performance, minimising energy waste. A bespoke acoustic system lowers sound levels while drying for a more pleasant styling experience. ghd claims that their unique 'Air-fusion' tech (sounds science-y, right?) allows for ultra concentrated airflow to effectively dry and straighten hair at a lower temperature. Thus, avoiding stripping the hair of its natural moisture and minimising damage. The bigger plates just aren't cut out for curling. I already knew this from trying the GHD Max, mind you. When I first heard about the Duet Style, I was hoping it might help me achieve a bouncy blow-out sort of look. I assumed that by manipulating the angles at which you glide the styler through the lengths, you'd be able to get some waves and curls as it dried. And while it does create some movement, as with the GHD Max, the wider and squarer nature of the plates leaves unwanted lines in the hair. The final verdict

If you have curly or wavy hair and like to blow dry your lengths to be straight, this tool will revolutionise your routine—I'm absolutely certain of that. The extra heat and clamping motion sets it miles above any blow-dry brush or multi-styler out there for this sort of thing. If that's you, please don't let anything else that I'm about to say put you off. The best bit? My hair didn't smell like it been set on fire (those loyal to their hair straighteners will know exactly what I'm talking about) and I could even smell faint notes of the shampoo I'd used. Further proof that this really might not be detrimentally damaging to hair health. On paper, my ghd Duet Style review was a success, but there was a moment post-styling where I looked at my rod-straight hair and wondered if ghd is 10 years too late with this innovation. Even straight-hair coveters like me have graduated to the idea of a soft wave instead of poker straight hair. ghd doesn’t mention waving or curling hair with this product, but I thought I’d give it a go. Using the shine shot, I was able to add a subtle wave to my hair, which made my finished style feel softer and more modern. The plates are wide, so this wouldn’t be possible on short hairstyles, just shoulder-length to long hairstyles and it takes a bit of practice to get the technique right (even if you already know how to curl hair with a straightener) Efficient, eco-friendly performance designed to deliver powerful yet efficient styling with unique internal aerodynamics that minimise energy waste for up 45% less energy consumption†.Once all your hair is completely dried, for an optional boost of shine, activate Shine Shot™ by pressing down the Shine Shot™ button for 4 seconds until you hear a beep (Shine Shot™ should only be used on dry hair.) The fan will stop and the plate temperature will increase to the optimal ghd styling temperature of 365°F. Once the product beeps and the lights stop flashing, Shine Shot™ is ready. Your Duet Style can now be used as a regular flat iron. Slide the power button upwards to turn ON your Duet Style. After a few seconds you will hear the fan ramp up as it heats up to the optimal low styling temperature for wet hair. Once the light stops flashing and the product beeps, it is ready to use. Introducing the ground-breaking innovation that allows you to dry and style hair at the same time - meet ghd duet style. Once your hair is totally dry, you can also use the Duet Style as a normal straightener by putting it into Shine Shot mode. This turns off the motor and increases the heat in the styling plates to GHD's standard 185°C to get that next-level shine and sleekness. Who is the GHD Duet Style best for?

As I’ve alluded to, the ghd Duet Style looks, at first glance, like a big straightener – but it’s much more than that. The magic starts with the swivel cord, where a filter draws air into the styler to fuel the drying process. That air is then propelled up the handle of the styler to the plates. There, instead of a typical double-plate design, there are four narrow plates (two on each side) with air vents between them where the heated air is blown onto the hair. There are also four narrow rows of vents on the outer edges of the Duet, which are designed to efficiently dry your roots.

The Product:

Introducing the revolutionary ghd duet style - the first 2-in-1 hot air styler* that dries and styles hair at the same time with 45% less energy consumption** and no heat damage**. I appreciated how the device wasn't too noisy (in comparison to a regular hair dryer), however, I found that the plates were a bit too large to allow for precision straightening near the root area. The shine shot did give me the finish that I was looking for and my hair felt super silky afterwards, however, considering the amount of time that it took me to achieve all this, I'm not sure if it's the type of hair tool that I would reach for on an everyday basis, especially when I'm in a rush.