The rounded barrel of the platinum+ is perfect for creating a myriad of on-point styles, from loose waves to a flawless straight. For ultimate styling control, the unique wishbone hinge holds the precision-milled plates in perfect alignment for ease of use and snag-free styling.

GHD Helios hair dryer review: Stylish, sleek and superfast GHD Helios hair dryer review: Stylish, sleek and superfast

Its powerful 2,100W professional-strength motor and patented removable air filter deliver high pressure air flow for super-fast drying, while advanced ionic technology reduces frizz and flyaways to give a smooth salon-style finish in half the time*. Set new hair goals with a show-stopping blow dry courtesy of the ghd helios™ professional hair dryer - the perfect combination of power and control.

GHD was due another success in the hair dryer department – and the Helios is the shining star we've been waiting for

At launch, it was considered a game changer, and it’s a testament to that dryer’s quality that eight years on it’s still considered one of the best hair dryers on the market. That said, many of GHD’s rivals have caught up, selling dryers with similar – and in some regards better – performance for a cheaper price. Each shop has different policies and some stores will have ongoing or permanent discounts; but stores like ghd have a shorter promotion period. We have noted that the average NHS or healthcare discount for ghd lasts for 135 days on average. This figure is based on our own internal research. The design of the GHD Helios and GHD Air is remarkably similar, from the location and design of the power, heat and cold shot buttons (a literal copy and paste job from the GHD Air) to the overall shape, the branded grille and the metal that sweeps around the rear of the dryer. Yet instead of looking like siblings, the two dryers are more like cousins.

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Lightweight and ergonomically balanced for styling comfort, paired with a bespoke acoustic system to ensure low sound levels, the ghd helios™ is designed for ease of use and salon-quality results. A game-changing new innovation from ghd's leading physicists, engineers and styling professionals, discover ghd helios™ hair dryer for ultimate styling control and 30% more shine*. With universal voltage, you can be as fierce as you want anywhere in the world and with the automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes of non-use, worrying about if your straighteners are switched off is a thing of the past. Discover our SMART ghd hair straighteners with ground-breaking ultra-zone™ technology that predicts the needs of your hair as you style for a flawless finish, personalised to you.Developed by ghd's leading engineers, physicists and styling professionals, the ghd helios™ delivers salon-smooth results and 30% more shine*. Featuring bespoke Aeroprecis™ technology, combining internal aerodynamics and a contoured nozzle to concentrate the powerful airflow, this professional ghd hair dryer delivers precise styling control. The longer-life, brushless DC motor creates a powerful airflow of 120kmph, while the unique acoustic technology system ensures low sound levels whilst styling. Step into the ghd dreamland with our newest limited-edition collection. Featuring our best-selling tools brushed with an alluring jade tone finished with romantic pink metallic accents and dusky pink vanity cases. GHD was due another success in the hair dryer department and it’s definitely achieved it with the GHD Helios. It combines style with substance, something GHD is renowned for, and the years of research and development have seemingly paid off. Although the heat and power settings are the same between the two models, the GHD Helios has had a motor boost – 2,200W up from the Air’s 2,100W. This exceeds the power of the Nanoe and the Dyson by 400W and 600W respectively but this is largely moot. As the Dyson proved with its 1,600W motor, it’s not the amount of power but rather what the dryer does with it that counts. Simply blasting air as fast and as hot as possible at your hair won’t give you the desired effect. It will cause turbulence and leave your hair frizzy and dry. And that brings us onto the GHD Helios’ performance. GHD Helios review: Performance