ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black
ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black

ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black

UPGRADE SAVE R1500 3X FASTER STYLING BEST RATED

Upgrade your old ghd straightener and get R1500 back when you purchase ghd Chronos Classic with code UPGRADE - find out more here.

 

Also available as a wide plate straightener shop ghd Chronos Max

 

Colour: black

R4 900,00

Free Delivery Within South Africa
Secure Online Payments
3-Year Warranty Included 
10-Day Hassle-Free Returns Policy
Authenticity Guaranteed

ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black

R4 900,00

UPGRADE SAVE R1500 3X FASTER STYLING BEST RATED

4 EASY STEPS TO UPGRADE

STEP 1: Select your ghd Chronos or ghd Chronos Max straightener, available in either black or white. 

STEP 2: Use code UPGRADE at checkout to let us know that you want to trade-in your old ghd straightener.

STEP 3: When you receive your new ghd Chronos or ghd Chronos Max, complete the returns form, insert your old ghd straightener into the courier bag provided and contact our Customer Service team within 5 working days to arrange the collection from you. 

STEP 4:Once we have received your old ghd straightener, we will verify it & refund R1500* to the bank account used for the purchase. You will receive your refund within 3-5 working days. Discover more here. 

Introducing ghd's professional HD motion-responsive™ straightener, ghd chronos classic plate; 2x more responsive⁸ for 3x faster styling¹ that transforms your hair in one stroke with no extreme heat damage⁷, that's suitable for all hair types.

Experience a revolutionary transformation at your fingertips with the HD motion-responsive™ technology, continuously adapting to your styling movements to deliver unrivalled heat monitoring accuracy, maintaining the ideal styling temperature of 185˚C as indicated by the sensor light. Achieve instant and superior styles that last for 24 hours², with 3x more breakage protection⁴.

Our high-performance ceramic floating plates are coated with an ultra-gloss finish, resulting in 2x less frizz⁵, easy-glide styling and up to 85% more shine⁶.

ghd chronos straightener features a re-engineered wishbone hinge to meticulously keep the plates perfectly aligned, giving you the control and ease required to unleash your full creative potential.

Having an ultra-ergonomic sleek rounded design means you can effortlessly transition between perfectly straight styles, elegant curls and captivating waves with a simple tilt of your hand.

For extra peace of mind, ghd chronos hair straightener features an integrated sleep mode, meaning your hair straightener will automatically switch off after 10 minutes of inactivity, providing added safety and energy efficiency.  

 

*UPGRADE PROGRAMME: Offer runs from 1 May 10am SAST to 1st June 10am SAST 2026. Promo excludes limited-edition ghd chronos and chronos max straighteners in Jelly Mint and Sunkissed peach from the ghd Jelly collection. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout to be eligible for your partial refund of R1500. Terms and Conditions apply. View our full terms and conditions here. 

¹Vs ghd original. Results measured by shine on brunette hair compared to naturally dried, lab test.
²Consumer testing, Jan'21. 86% of 142 consumers agreed their hair lasted 24 hours after styling 
³Technical test in a lab on wavy hair, vs naturally dried hair
⁴Vs competitor styler working at 235°C
⁵Technical test in a lab on frizzy hair, vs naturally dried hair
⁶Technical test in a lab on brunette hair, measured vs. naturally dried hair
⁷Extreme 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”)

⁸Vs platinum+

⁹Vs ghd Gold.

UPGRADE TO GHD CHRONOS

Like all tech, we move with the times! Trade in your old ghd straightener (any model) and get R1500 cashback when you purchase ghd Chronos Classic or ghd Chronos Max. Find out more HERE

NO EXTREME HEAT DAMAGE

For 25 years, ghd ethos has always been to give the maximum styling performance and no extreme heat damage. With an average ideal plate temperature of 185°C, ghd Chronos ensures perfect styling with no extreme heat damageon all hair types, 3x faster¹ one stroke styling for HD results that last 24 hours³, 2x less frizz⁵, easy-glide styling and up to 85% more shine⁶.

DESIGNED AT OUR TECH-BEAUTY HUB

"ghd chronos is so special because it represents the pinnacle of over 22 years of understanding and mastering how to use heat to style hair" - Rob Milner, Chief Technology Officer

HD MOTION-RESPONSIVE™ TECHNOLOGY

2x more responsive⁸ for unparalleled heat monitoring accuracy to maintain the optimum styling temperature of 185°C for ultimate performance. 

STYLES THAT LAST 24hrs

3x faster styling¹ and up to 85% more shine⁶ due to the high-performance floating ceramic plates with ultra-gloss coating for easy-glide and one-stroke transformation that lasts 24hrs². 

HIGH-DEFINITION RESULTS

A re-engineered wishbone hinge & smooth rounded barrel to craft high-definition curls and waves with the tilt of the hand.

IN GHD WE TRUST

DISCOVER MORE about the power of ghd chronos, our most advanced smart straightener yet.

POWER COUPLE

Changing the game of heat styling protection, introducing our #1 bestseller ghd bodyguard, now available for all hair types or fine & thin hair making it the ultimate protection for the ultimate straightener.

TRIED & TESTED BY PROFESSIONALS

"I always thought it was not possible to improve on perfection, but then I tried ghd Chronos. Having the ability to create such beautiful definition on Curls, Waves and sleeker styles with the added benefit of speed is game changing when working as a professional. Additionally for consumers, you’ll be able to achieve more shape and shine than before…faster or with larger sections!!" - Dafydd Thomas - ghd Global Education Director 

NOW AVAILABLE AS A WIDE PLATE STRAIGHTENER

With 85% larger⁹ plates, ghd Chronos Max is the best tool for our long, thick and curly haired babes. Same great tech as ghd Chronos classic just with larger plates that will cut your styling time in half. Shop ghd Chronos Max Wide Plate straightener.

PERFECT PARTNER

Pair ghd bodyguard - heat protect spray for colour-treated hair with ghd chronos smart professional styler for the ultimate styling results tailored to your hair type.

HELP ME CHOOSE

Want to know why the ghd chronos hair straightener is the most advanced? Use our comparison tool here to find out more. 

AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS

With over 550 beauty awards won globally to date, ghd has championed innovation, performance and design for over 25 years, so you can enjoy a good hair day every day.

4.7/5

ghd Chronos Classic Plate Hair Straightener (26mm plate) Black rating review

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Fantastic

Verified Purchase
The best my hair has looked in years stays the same all day and looks shiny
5 / 5
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Eastbourne
5/5
Age: 55 to 64
Gender: Female
Hair length: Mid-Length
Hair type: Straight

First ever pair of GHDs!

Verified Purchase
I was super excited to treat myself to my first ever pair of GHD‘s. Whilst I am pleased with the product it does straighten my hair not only quicker than other straighteners that I’ve owned before but my hair stays straight throughout the day too. I’m disappointed that the tongs don’t open wider. I have to admit for my first pair of GHD’s I was slightly underwhelmed.
3 / 5
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Clobo
Kent
3/5
Age: 25 to 34
Gender: Female
Hair length: Long
Hair type: Thick, Straight

Great features.

They are amazing. I use to have another GHD straightener and I have upgrade, this Chronos is the best. Also I had a problem with my delivery and I contacted the Customer service support they are excellent, supportive! :)
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
Kosi
5/5
Age: 25 to 34
Hair type: Curly
This reviewer was incentivised (e.g. a free ghd product or entering into our ratings & reviews prize draw) in exchange for their honest review on ghdhair.com

Underwhelming

Verified Purchase
I bought these a couple of weeks ago, they’re my first GHD straighteners and I’m honestly kind of disappointed. I knew they only had one heat setting, I figured the temperature would be good enough but it really isn’t. It takes 2-3 passes to straighten a section of my hair, which is wavy in texture. It also doesn’t protect my hair from heat damage. I use a heat protector and make sure my hair is completely dry, but it still sizzles and sometimes looks crispy after straightening. Additionally, I don’t like that the metal plates make a noise when they’re on; it feels low quality. Honestly, my old straighteners, which were about £40, were better than these before they stopped working. Really regretting this purchase.
1 / 5
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2 / 5
alexa3029
Warwickshire
2/5
Age: 25 to 34
Gender: Female
Hair length: Mid-Length
Hair type: Oily, Wavy, Fine
ghd
Customer Service Team -
We’re sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with your recent purchase. Our stylers have been developed to operate at 185°C; the optimum styling temperature for achieving ultimate, long-lasting, professional looking results. A member of our customer service team will be in contact with you directly.

Excellent

Straight away I could feel the difference. So smooth and really get a good shine .
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
Lillylid
Wirral
5/5
Age: 55 to 64
Gender: Female
Hair length: Mid-Length
Hair type: Curly
This reviewer was incentivised (e.g. a free ghd product or entering into our ratings & reviews prize draw) in exchange for their honest review on ghdhair.com