First up in the world of ghd hair straighteners, stock seems to be getting very limited on the ghd pink. We’ve only got three merchants left on our price comparison tables with any stock, and we’d wager that they will all sell out in the next couple of weeks (either that or expect so see the price skyrocket well above the RRP).
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ghd hair straighteners - latest news!
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 by admin4 quick tips for buying ghd hair straighteners at Christmas
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 by adminWhoosh. What a weekend that was! Visitor numbers to Compareghd.com have gone through the roof and sales via our ghd retailer partners are sky high. One thing is for certain, the Christmas rush as started!
Anyway, in celebration of the ghd Christmas rush and in anticipation of our ultimate ghd buying guide’s release later this week, we’ve put together 4 quick tips for those of you buying ghds this Christmas:
Tip 1: The ghd Limited Editions Sell out Fast!
We are already seeing pretty limited availability for the ghd pretty in pink gift set. The 2009 pink ghd has been a sales sensation and there are no more stocks available to retailers, which means that when a website has sold out, it has sold out!
The ghd precious limited edition has better availability at the time of writing, but this will change as November gives way to December. As this happens your chance of paying less than the RRP will be as likely as a foot of the white stuff come the 25th!
There are still some bargains to be had on the ghd precious and the ghd pink, but don’t wait any longer for these, as soon it will be RRP (or more!)
Tip 2: Picking the right ghds
ghd’s come in three sizes: normal, wide and mini. We’ll be covering this in much more detail in our exclusive buying guide, but in short here is what you need to know:
ghd mini - buying for a boy or a girl with very short hair (or someone who wants just to create very tight spiral curls?)
ghd wides - these suit very thick, very long or some afro-caribbean hair.
normal - this covers most hair types, and styles. Unless either the ghd mini or the ghd wides (also known as the ghd salon styler) have jumped out at you as the most obvious choice, then go with the normal ghd IV styler (or one of the limited editions which are both normal ghds) and you will be fine!
Tip 3: Fake ghds are guaranteed to spoil your Christmas
Whether you are buying for yourself or a loved one, don’t enter those card details until you are certain what you are buying is legitimate. Please take just 5 minutes to read our guide to spotting and avoiding fake ghds (in the article menu at the top of the page).
Tip 4: You get the best deals at Compareghd.com
We’re independent, we don’t sell ghds ourselves, and we only list ghd hair straighteners in price order (cheapest first!) Which pretty much makes us unique amongst ghd price comparison websites! That’s why we are number 1!
ghd Twisted Fairytales - New ghd Twisted Fairytale adverts launching this week
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 by admin
ghd are launching a new advertising campaign this week. The ghd adverts are based around a ‘Twisted Fairytales’ concept, and includes characters such as Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood and Cinderella.
Although details are still a bit thin on the ground, we would expect that this ghd Twisted Fairytales concept would involve reimagining classic childrens’ fairy tales for the ghd generation. Thus expect the axe wield ghd-styled Little Red Riding Hood (pictured above) to be less likely to have to run to daddy to deal with the wicked wolf that is trying to eat her!
The ghd Twisted Fairy Tales campaign is to launch with the the strapline “You can do anything with your hair”. This is part of ghd’s ongoing attempts to educate the public that ghd hair straighteners can be used for a lot more than just straightening your hair.
Creating twists, flicks and curls, although possible with all models of ghd hair straighteners, have come well into the reach of the ordinary ghd user (as opposed to the ghd Expert hairdresser) since the launch in 2007 of the ghd IV Styler with its improved performance and rounder barrel.
The print and online campaign launches on 10 November while TV goes live on the 13 November.
Marketing Magazine report that earlier this year, ghd appointed Guy Longworth as global brand director and this is the first campaign from him and newly appointed Global ad agency Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R:
http://marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/964943/Ghd-launches-twisted-fairytales-ad-campaign/
Update to our fake ghd advice post
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 by adminJust a very quick post to let you know that we’ve updated our post on how to avoid buying fake ghd’s from dodgy scam websites purporting to be genuine “official” ghd retailers. The post can be found here:
ghd at a crossroads?
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 by adminFor almost a decade, ghd has reigned supreme at the pinnacle of the hair industry. They are both the premium brand and also the de facto standard for hair straighteners.
Like Google, ghd has become so intertwined with straightening hair, that some people talk about “ghd’ing” their hair, meaning to straighten it, just as others talk about “googling something” when they mean to search for it.
However, with the departure of ghd CEO and co-founder, Martin Penny (although it is suggested that he retains a significant shareholding), along with the recent fall out with TWBA/Manchester their advertising agency, perhaps the time has come for ghd to look to renew and reinvigorate themselves for their, hopefully, second decade of hair dominance.
The news that original ghd supplier UNIL has appointed original ghd marketing gurus, Propaganda, to launch a serious competitor must surely be cause for some concern down ghd way? Although perhaps with the arrival of some competition, so ghd will up their game.
Certainly, their approach of releasing 3 or more limited editions a year seems to have run its course, with recent launches failing to capture the imagination (not withstanding the massive successes of the Purple ghd and the Pure white ghd). The Benefit Cosmetics tie-up was a clever idea to move the Limited Editions away from just colour changes, but is their really much synergy between make-up and hair care? Not really if the response to the promotion was anything to go by.
Of course, it is important not to get too negative. ghd have barely put a foot wrong since they first launched, and it is inevitable that a company moving from an entrepreneur-led hypergrowth company to management-led established player is going to have a few teething troubles.
Unlike other companies who try to complete a similar transistion in other markets, ghd still have the very best product and are still virtually unchallenged by a single serious direct competitor (if you leave aside the Babylisses of the world). They have a brand that probably ranks in the top for recall amongst their target audience and they are still undeniably “cool”.
Indeed, if ghd are at a crossroads, perhaps the only thing that can be said with certainty is that whatever comes next is sure to blow our socks off!
Top Heat Protection Sprays for ghds
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 by adminPrevent Heat Damage from your ghds
Heat protection sprays are ideally suited for use before heat-styling with ghds . They provide thermal protection to your locks and also add shine and long-lasting style.
Paul Mitchell Heat Seal is an award winning heat protection spray. It’s resistant to humidity and protects the follicles from any impending damage from hair dryers, tongs and irons. The spray provides longer life for your hairstyle and increases the sheen in the hair. Heat from your ghds or hairdryer is essential for activating the product.
KMS California Flatout Hot Pressed Spray is a must-use before applying ghds to your hair. The spray works extremely well for very curly hair and provides more than adequate heat protection. Its aromatic fig and jojoba scent adds to its appeal. You can have really sleek, glossy, straight hair when using this product. Blended with natural ingredients, the conditioning agents of KMS provide nourishment to the hair.
Wild hair may sometimes develop frizz. Redken Smooth down Heat Glide is a sheltering smoother which provides heat damage protection from your ghds. Macademia oil and cationic refiners counteract the anionic charges on the hair body, smoothing the follicles and providing sleek, frizz-free hair.
Bumble and bumble Straight is great for curly, wavy or thick hair. It’s perfect to use before applying ghds. Just squeeze it into your palm and blow dry under high-pressure to attain desired straightening.
Ghd thermal protector provides very effective heat protection from ghd hair straighteners, irrespective of whether you have fine, damaged or coarse hair. It protects against hair styling damage up to 200 degrees centigrade. It maintains the level of moisture and bestows great elasticity to your hair. The thermal protector spray acts as an absorber of the heat emitted from your ghds, protecting the hair shaft from damage. Just spray the product onto your hair before using your ghd IV styler.
If you are addicted to your ghds , we recommend investing in one of these great tried and tested heat protection products today.
Heat Mats for your ghds
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 by adminProtect surfaces from your ghds
Ghd offer premium quality in hair styling. However, ghds generate heat, and the heat from those ghds can potentially damage any surface or fabric they come into contact with . At home, they can damage counter tops. While travelling, your ghds are sometimes still a little warm when you toss them in your suitcase, so they might damage clothes or even the lining of the suitcase. That is why ghd recommend using heat mats and travelling heat mats with pouches, so you can protect your things and surfaces from heat damage. There are several styles to choose from.
Lookfantastic heat mats come in two colours - pink and black . These heat mats can be used at home or as a travel pouch. Because the lookfantastic heat mat is a travel pouch and heat mat in one, you can easily store your ghds in a drawer at home or in a suitcase when you are travelling. The lookfantastic mat is made of heat resistant material that can absorb the heat of your ghds.
Another alternative for people on the go is the Mateque Travel Mat. It also comes in a choice of lively pink or stylish black . This mat can effectively store your styler because it is large enough to contain even the wide ghds. It also serves as a mat to accommodate your ghds and protect counter tops. After using your ghd IV styler, just roll up the ghds in the mat and close the mat tightly with the Velcro fastener. Then toss it in your bag. The heat resistant material will protect everything else from heat damage.
Our final suggestion is the Jason Shankey Heat Resistance Travel Pouch. This pouch comes in pink or black . This heat resistant option has a large pouch into which you can slip your ghds when you are not using them. This protects your ghds while you are travelling. When you are ready to style, merely open the pouch and lay it out flat, and you have a mat which will absorb the heat from your ghds . This will protect the table or countertop you are using.
Why not buy a heat mat for your ghds today?
Christmas ghd bargains galore!
Monday, December 1st, 2008 by adminOkay so we are in December now, and as such it is perfectly reasonable to be getting totally excited about Christmas! The shops are full of decorations, Last Christmas by Wham is on repeat, most of us have had some snow or at least some frost, and the Xfactor has reached the semi-final stage (go Diana! Although at CompareGHD, we can’t help but hope she buys herself some ghds if she wins and sorts that hair out - it gets bigger every week. lol).
Anyway, if you are looking to buy ghd hair straighteners now is definately the time to do it. There are some fantastic bargains to be had:
White Pure GHD / Glossy Black GHD
This year’s mega hit for GHD, the Pure/Dark campaign captured out imaginations back in May, and although most places have run out, we continue to list a few retailers who have managed to hold back some stocks of these two extremely popular limited editions. In particular the white ghd pure was perhaps the most popular ghd product launch in years, and can still be had for just over £116 (a saving of £19!)
Check them out at:
Pink GHD Hair Straighteners
Back for their fifth year, and looking better than ever, the stunning pink ghd kiss limited edition set has been flying off the shelves since its launch in September of this year. Don’t expect to see many left by the end of the festive season, and certainly not at the sort of prices we are currently listing them at. Prices start from just under £119 (a saving of around £16!)
Purple GHD Christmas Gift Set
We’ve been running a poll for the last couple of months asking the simple question: “Purple GHD - Love ‘em or Hate ‘em?” Well more than 200 of you have taken part and the overwhelming response has been “Love ‘em!” A Whopping 77.2% of you love the purple ghd limited edition Christmas gift set and it ain’t hard to see why. One look at the stunning and very sophisticated purple ghd and you will be rushing to get your hands on a set. Prices from less than £145 (a saving of over a tenner!)
Purple GHD Christmas Gift Set Price Comparison
GHD IV Styler
The original and still outselling all the limited editions by a factor of lots, the ghd IV styler truly is the nation’s favourite hair tool. We’re currently featuring a ‘fantastic’ deal from the UK’s leading hair and beauty website, Lookfantastic.com which includes a full-size ghd Thermodynamics Thermal Protector and free shipping all for just £94.99. That is incredibly just a few pence more than the cheapest deal in our price comparison table, and as such represents unbeatable value (the ghd Thermodynamics Thermal Protector has an RRP of £9.99 and retails for between £8-£10).
check our deal of the week (nay, deal of the year!) out at:
Or see the full price comparison at:
GHD IV Styler Price Comparison
More GHD Deals
Transcend into Hair Care Heaven
Friday, October 17th, 2008 by adminNew ghd HQ
ghd calls itself “the new religion for hair.” If that’s true, then the trendy, hip, style-setting ghd has a new temple.
Bridgewater Place in Leeds is the place where ghd now calls home. This cutting-edge company, with their trend-setting “manestays,” recently moved into their long-awaited headquarters located in Leeds.
ghd takes up the first two floors of Bridgewater Place in Leeds City. At first glance, it’s hard to tell whether you’re looking at an architectural headquarters, an ultra-modern catwalk, or a space station. The entire building glows with an eerie but intriguing phosphorescence that provides enough appeal to draw you in. As you enter the building, you pass through a hallway of pure, ethereal white. With light all around you–including the floor you walk upon–you are ushered into the sanctuary of ghd’s hair care heaven.
Inside, the interior designers worked hard to match the feeling of the internal space with the product that ghd has worked for seven years to perfect. It was important that it be a multi-functional building. For that reason, the office space boasts room for seminars, conferences, and marketing shows. In the main area, there is seating for nearly 100 attendees. ghd stylists will not be disappointed with the wide open spaces, ample lighting, and abundance of mirrors that are necessary for doing a great style job. The “Secret Diary Room” is a novel idea that provides clients and visitors with a sanctuary for reflecting upon their experience, writing down their ideas, and storing up their recollections about ghd. Never one to be left behind in the world of fashion, ghd boasts a research centre called the Trend Library, second to none, exclusively devoted to fashion, trends, styles, and fads.
A world-famous brand like ghd deserves a place worthy of its reputation. ghd has done just that with its new headquarters. Only the best architects, designers, planners, and consultants were hired to do the job for ghd. Now, ghd has 15,600 square feet of space that sets the bar very, very high indeed for other firms who want to match the prestige of ghd’s attainments. But it wasn’t easy. As Beth Watson, the project manager said.
“It has taken two years to plan and develop our new HQ and it is amazing to finally move in.”
ghd has been wowing consumers for a long time. Bridgewater place provides the perfect spot to continue the wow and carry on the legend that has made ghd a global leader in hair care products.
Boots now on Compare GHD
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 by admin
There are few more iconic shops on the high street than Boots, but did you know that Boots have a fantastic website as well?
Aside from all the usual Boots favourites, the www.boots.com website also boasts a fantastic range of hair products. Ranges include Toni & Guy, James Brown London (pal and sometimes stylist of Kate Moss!), Lee Stafford and many more worth checking out. However, if those great brands weren’t enough, the site features a premium area called the Beauty Boutique which offers a wide range of salon-only products, like GHD, Bumble & Bumble, REN and other hard-to-find stylist favs!
We’ve added Boots to our price comparison, and suggest that their GHD IV Styler deal might be worth checking out at just £98.00, especially as it comes with 392 Advantage Points!
See it on the GHD Price Comparison Table, or go straight to the Boots GHD Offer.
Aside from haircare, the Boots website is well worth checking out as it really does offer everything you could expect to find in a large Boots store - everything from managing your prescriptions to getting pregnancy advice. The site is really clearly laid out and shows that Boots are determined to be a major force in online retail. We spend a lot of our time on retailers websites, and we must admit to being surprised at just how good the Boots site is (given that they are better known for their high street stores).
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