A HISTORY OF GHD
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
20013 hairdressers bring a new and innovative straightening iron from Korea to the UK.
Rapidly becomes the must- have styling tool. Sold through salons, fan base quickly develops through the recommendation of stylists.
International Phenomenon
2003 - 2007ghd goes international, entering Australia, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Germany and France.
ghdhair.com launches, bringing the brand online.
Unique R&D Facility
2010ghd opens a research and development lab dedicated to the thermal manipulation of hair - a world first. ghd now holds 117 patents, 37 granted and 80 pending.
Building a premium powerful beauty brand
2012Expansion into premium retail gives proximity to luxury beauty brands such as Chanel, Dior and Lancôme.
Innovative Styling Portfolio
2015 - 2021ghd launches into new categories: hairdryers in 2012 with ghd air®, followed by curling in 2014 with ghd curve®.
Our core styler technology performance is enhanced via Ultra-zone™ technology, ultimately creating our most premium styler, ghd platinum+.
New dual-zone™ technology introduced and our ghd gold® and max wide plate styler reimagined, delivering smoother, sleeker and healthier looking hair.
From International to Global
TO THE FUTURERapid growth in USA, Asia, Middle East and beyond. With more exciting NPD launches and innovations to come.