GHD MAX WIDE PLATE HAIR STRAIGHTENER (42MM PLATE) BLACK

ghd max wide hair straightener features & benefits

The ghd max wide plate hair straightener is designed with 70% larger 42mm plates¹ and dual-zone technology to smooth and style curly hair with ease. The wider plates cover more hair in each pass, making it faster to create sleek, defined looks while keeping curls healthy and shiny.
Two advanced heat sensors work across each plate to maintain the optimum 185°C styling temperature from root to tip, ensuring consistent results without extreme heat damage. The wide ceramic plates glide effortlessly, helping reduce frizz by up to 2x⁴ and adding up to 80% more shine³, perfect for transforming curly textures into long-lasting, salon-quality styles.
With contoured edges and a curved design, the max doesn’t just straighten; it also gives you the option to create soft waves and smoother finishes, tailored to your curls. Features include a 30-second heat-up time, automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes, universal voltage, and a protective plate guard. For anyone looking for the best wide plate hair straightener for curly hair, the ghd Max makes styling simple, quick and effective.
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Why is the ghd Max straightener good for curly hair? 

The ghd max has 70% larger wide plates¹ that cover more hair in each pass, making it quicker to smooth and straighten curls. Its dual-zone technology keeps heat consistent at 185°C, reducing frizz and adding shine while protecting curl health.

What is the difference between the ghd Max and the ghd Chronos Max?

The ghd max uses dual-zone heat technology with 42mm plates, making it great for long or thick hair. The ghd chronos max also has wide plates but adds motion-responsive heat technology and thinner edges, so it adapts to your styling movements, works closer to the roots, and delivers faster, shinier results, especially on curly or textured hair. Learn more about the ghd chronos max here.

¹vs ghd original
²July’20. 80% of 140 consumers agreed vs their current styler.
³Technical test in a lab on brunette hair, measured vs naturally dried hair
⁴Technical test in a lab on frizzy hair, vs naturally dried hair
⁵Extreme heat damage is a fractional wet tensile strength reduction per cycle above 0.005, measured over at least 100 cycles on brown Caucasian hair (a “Strength Reduction”)