1 / 7ghd Gold Hair Straightener & Styler, Black, UK Plug
Black Plug: The ghd Gold Hair Straightener & Styler is a fixed-temperature styling tool with dual-zone sensors and contoured floating plates. The listing says it maintains 185°C and can be used for straight styles, waves and curls, but it does not offer adjustable heat settings.
At a glance
- The listing describes two sensors, one across each plate, for maintaining the stated 185ºC styling temperature.
- Contoured floating plates and a rounded barrel are intended to support both straightening and styling curls or waves.
- The listing specifies a UK plug and names all hair types as suitable.
Reference price: £199.00
Price checked: 14 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- One fixed styling temperature avoids choosing between multiple heat settings.
- The rounded barrel and floating plates are presented as useful for creating curls and waves as well as straight styles.
Cons
- Temperature is fixed at 185ºC, so buyers seeking adjustable heat will not find that flexibility here.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Brand | ghd |
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| Styling temperature | 185ºC |
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| Plate design | Smooth, contoured floating plates |
| Barrel | Rounded barrel |
| Dimensions and weight | 27 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm; 400 g |
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| Item model number | 99350169208 |
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What to know before buying
- The manufacturer claims that 185ºC is the optimum temperature and that its technology limits heat damage. These are manufacturer claims, not independently verified guarantees about hair health or styling results.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the straightener as easy to use and effective at straightening, with reports of smooth gliding and, for one customer, styles lasting up to three days. Experiences with heating speed differ, and views on price are mixed. Durability feedback is also mixed, including reports of units breaking within a year. The listing's fixed 185ºC temperature and smooth floating plates may suit routine straightening and styling, but they do not resolve concerns about longevity or inconsistent warm-up experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the straightener as easy to use and effective at straightening.
- Some customers report smooth gliding and styles that last.
Negative themes
- Some customers report that their straighteners broke within a year.
Mixed feedback
- Customers differ on whether it heats quickly or takes a long time.
- Opinions on whether the price is justified are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Can the ghd Gold temperature be adjusted?
No. The listing describes a fixed 185ºC styling temperature and does not specify adjustable settings.
Can it create curls and waves as well as straight styles?
The manufacturer says the rounded barrel is suited to curls and waves, as well as sleek straight styles.
What plug does this listing specify?
The product title identifies a UK plug.
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