GHDs are every hair enthusiast’s lifesaver tool, enabling you to smooth, twist, and finish your hair into the ultimate show-stopping style. What many of us often overlook is that modern ghd electricals are far more than traditional hair straighteners. As the leading hair styling brand and the go-to backbar essential for professional hairdressers, ghd continues to revolutionise electrical beauty, from intelligent hot irons and specialised curling wands to wet-to-dry hot air blow-dry brushes.
Every ghd tool is engineered to maintain the optimum styling temperature of 185℃. This scientific sweet spot allows you to reshape the hair’s hydrogen bonds effortlessly without inflicting extreme thermal damage, leaving your hair healthier, stronger, and noticeably glossier. We are thrilled to announce that ghd is officially back at Rush Hair! In the lead-up to this week’s grand re-introduction, you can now explore, test, and purchase the full, authentic range of ghd styling tools and gift sets directly inside our Lakeside, Worthing, Bromley, Stratford and Kensington salons.To celebrate, we’ve put together a celebrity-inspired “how-to” guide featuring 10 modern ways to style with ghd so you can enjoy a Good Hair Day, every single day.
10 Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Style with ghds
1. The Ultra-Glass “Liquid” Straight
What the look is: High-shine, pin-straight hair with zero flyaways and perfectly aligned cuticles that reflect light like a mirror.
Best Hair Types: Universal across all hair types, but especially transformative for dull, dry, or colour-treated lengths.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos Styler (utilising HD motion-responsive technology for 1-stroke precision).
How-To Instructions: Prepare damp hair with ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray. Section the hair starting at the nape of the neck. Clamp the ghd Chronos near the roots and glide the styler down to the tips in a single, fluid downward motion. Repeat across all sections. Finish with a small drop of hair serum to smooth flyaways and lock in mirror-like radiance.
Celebrity Inspiration: Sabrina Carpenter and Zendaya.
2. The 90s Volume Bouncy Blow-Dry
What the look is: Big, airy volume with soft, inwardly curved ends and maximum structural lift at the crown.
Best Hair Types: Fine-to-medium hair types seeking weightless body, movement, and root elevation.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Speed Hair Dryer (the revolutionary dueal-airflow dryer).
How-To Instructions: Start directly on towel-dried hair. Lift 2-inch sections upward at a 90℃ angle from the scalp, positioning the elliptical heated barrel at the roots to build height. Slowly glide the brush through to the ends, rolling the barrel inward as you reach the tips. Hold for 3 seconds to set the shape before unwinding.
Celebrity Inspiration: Matilda Djerf and Sydney Sweeney.
3. Undone “Off-Duty” Beach Waves
What the look is: Relaxed, flat-iron waves with straight, undone ends for that cool, lived-in texture.
Best Hair Types: Medium to long hair, as well as bobs and lobs seeking casual daily movement.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Gold Styler or ghd Chronos.
How-To Instructions: Clamp a 1-inch section of hair at eye level. Rotate the styler 180℃ away from your face and slowly glide it downward, releasing the section before reaching the final inch of your ends to keep them straight. Alternate the direction of the rotation (toward and away from the face) across different sections. Once cool, rake your fingers through with a dry texturising spray.
Celebrity Inspiration: Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung.
4. Old Hollywood Glamour Sweeps
What the look is: Glossy, continuous S-waves swept over one shoulder with a deep side parting.
Best Hair Types: Medium to thick hair, or clients wearing human hair extensions.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos Classic Curl Tong.
How-To Instructions: Create a sharp, deep side parting. Taking horizontal sections, wrap the hair around the barrel in the exact same direction all around your head. Hold each section for 5 to 8 seconds, release, and let the ringlets cool completely. Gently brush through with a wide paddle brush until the individual curls merge into one uniform, cascading wave. Sweep over one shoulder and set with hairspray.
Celebrity Inspiration: Margot Robbie and Florence Pugh.
5. S-Bend Texture for Short Bobs
What the look is: Subtle, organic bends that add movement, body, and widening texture to shorter haircuts.
Best Hair Types: Bobs, lobs, pixies, and short layered styles.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos (slim contour plates ideal for shorter strands).
How-To Instructions: Clamp a section of hair near the root. Push the iron upward to form a convex curve, then flip the iron downward to create a concave shape as you move down the shaft (the classic “push-and-pull” S-bend technique). Leave the ends straight and mist with a matte texturising spray for an edgy finish.
Celebrity Inspiration: Emma Chamberlain.
6. The Faux-Crimp Zig-Zag Braid Waves
What the look is: A quick, heat-safe styling hack to achieve festival-ready, crimped-like volume without a crimping iron.
Best Hair Types: Fine or pin-straight hair that struggles to hold traditional wand curls.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Gold Styler or ghd Chronos.
How-To Instructions: Braid damp hair into 4 to 6 tight three-strand plaits and let them air-dry or blow-dry completely. Spray the plaits with heat protectant. Slowly clamp your ghd straightener down the length of each plait 2 to 3 times, allowing the heat to set the wave. Let the braids cool completely, unravel them, and shake out with your fingers for instant, tousled texture.
Celebrity Inspiration: Gigi Hadid.
7. The Slicked-Back Red Carpet High Pony
What the look is: A razor-sleek, tension-free high ponytail with liquid-smooth lengths that stay secure all night.
Best Hair Types: All hair types and lengths (can be enhanced with wrap-around hair extensions).
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos Max (wide-plate HD technology designed specifically for thick, coarse, or long hair).
How-To Instructions: Straighten your hair completely from root to tip. Apply a firm-hold hair gel along your hairline and brush your hair upward into a high ponytail positioned above the occipital bone. Secure with an elastic. Run the ghd Max over the ponytail length to ensure a smooth, flyaway-free finish.
Celebrity Inspiration: Gabby Thomas and Kim Kardashian.
8. The Soft “French Girl” Curtain Bang Flick
What the look is: Effortless, face-framing fringe flicks that curve outward to accentuate cheekbones.
Best Hair Types: Hair featuring curtain bangs, face-framing layers, or curtain fringe cuts.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos or ghd Gold
How-To Instructions: Gather your curtain bangs, clamp near the roots, and glide the styler upward and away from your face in a gentle 180℃ arc. Hold the warm ends for a second to set the outward flick before letting them fall naturally into place.
Celebrity Inspiration: Daisy Edgar-Jones.
9. Romantic Spiral Mermaid Curls
What the look is: Defined, bouncy spiral ringlets that add cascading length, volume, and texture for formal events.
Best Hair Types: Naturally wavy, curly, or thick hair looking for ultra-defined structure.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos Classic Curl Tong (using vertical section wrapping to achieve bouncy spiral texture).
How-To Instructions: Take vertical 1-inch sections of hair. Wrap each section tightly around the tapered barrel, keeping the strand flat against the ceramic surface without twisting it. Hold for 5 to 8 seconds, slide the barrel out, and cup the hot curl in your palm for a second to set. Repeat across the head and finish with a glossing mist.
Celebrity Inspiration: Ciara.
10. The Modern Flicked-Out Y2K Bob
What the look is: A playful, retro-inspired style where the ends of a sleek bob flick upward dramatically.
Best Hair Types: Bobs, lobs, and shoulder-length cuts.
Recommended ghd Tool: ghd Chronos or ghd Original Styler.
How-To Instructions: Straighten your hair down smoothly until you reach the bottom 2 inches. Gently curve the styler 90℃ upward and outward, holding tension for a second to lock in the flirty flick. Set with a medium-hold hairspray to keep the shape bouncy all day.
Celebrity Inspiration: Florence Pugh and Kourtney Kardashian.
Visit Rush Salons to Experience ghd In-Person
Want to see how the ghd Chronos Max smooths thick hair or how the ghd Speed cuts drying time in half? Our stylists at Lakeside, Worthing, Bromley, Stratford and Kensington use these exact tools at our styling stations. Ask for a quick demo during your appointment!
FAQ's
Are ghd hair straighteners safe for daily use?
Yes, all ghd electrical tools are pre-set to operate at an optimal styling temperature of 185℃. This temperature is hot enough to shape the hair’s bonds effectively without causing the irreversible cuticle melting associated with higher heat levels. For ultimate protection, we always recommend pairing your tool with a quality heat protectant spray.
Which Rush salons currently stock ghd tools?
You can test, experience, and purchase the full, authentic ghd range directly inside selected Rush salons, including Lakeside, Worthing, Bromley, Stratford and Kensington. You can purchase ghd Chronos, Chronos Max, Speed, Helios, Gold, Chronos Classic Curl Tong and Chronos Grand Curl Tong.
Can I curl my hair with a ghd straightener?
Yes, ghd straighteners such as the ghd Chronos and ghd Gold are designed with contoured, ultra-smooth floating plates and rounded outer barrels. This allows them to glide effortlessly through hair whether you are creating smooth straight styles, loose beach waves, or bouncy ribbon curls.
What is the difference between the ghd Chronos and ghd Gold?
The ghd Gold is ghd’s classic daily styler featuring dual-zone sensors for reliable 185℃ performance. The ghd Chronos is their most advanced styler yet, featuring HD motion-responsive technology that adapts to your styling speed, delivering 3x faster one-stroke results with up to 85% more shine.
