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ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener with Box
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black
ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black

ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black

WIDE PLATES
  • 185°C average ideal plate temperature for perfect styling with no extreme heat damage⁶
  • Styling in half the time².
  • Ideal for straightening long, thick and curly hair
  • 80% more shine³
Colour: black

R3 700,00

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ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black

R3 700,00

WIDE PLATES

Discover ghd max - our wide plate professional hair straightener with dual-zone technology and 70% larger plates¹ for smooth and sleek results, with no extreme heat.

Fitted with wide 42mm styling plates harnessing two new generation heat sensors for consistent heat distribution, the ghd max hair straightener is ideal for styling long, thick, or curly hair types in half the time². Evenly maintaining the optimum styling temperature of 185°C from root to tip for premium results without compromising the condition of your hair, the ghd max delivers professional performance for quick, easy styling with flawless results.

The ghd max is engineered to maintain healthy tension and efficient heat transfer from the plates into the hair, to give 80% more shine³ and up to 2x less frizz⁴ for a long-lasting, salon-quality finish. With smooth, contoured plates that glide effortlessly through the hair and a sleek design with curved edges, create glass-like straight styles or loose natural-looking waves with the ghd max.

With a 30-second heat-up time and featuring an automatic sleep mode that shuts down after 30 minutes of non-use, you can style quickly and confidently with our best hair straightener for thick hair.

Style a superior sleek finish and high-shine, long-lasting results on long, thick, or curly hair with the ghd max wide plate hair straightener. For up to 3x less frizz⁴, pair ghd max hair straightener with the ghd straight on – straight & smooth spray.
 

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

⁵Heat-resistant bag should only be used with ghd products.

⁶Extreme 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”)

NO EXTREME HEAT DAMAGE

ghd is obsessed with understanding how plates create style, and how and when plate temperatures can cause damage. The science shows that 185°C is the optimal plate temperature for the average user to prevent extreme heat damage.

42mm Styling Plates

Perfect for long, thick or curly hair

With 70% larger plates¹ the ghd max is perfect for styling long, thick, or curly hair in half the time².

ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener

Versatile styling

The sleek rounded design and curved edges of the ghd max allow you to switch up your style with loose curls or a sleek straight style.

2.7m Swivel Cord

Optimum styling temperature 185ºC

Eliminate frizz and enjoy enhanced shine without compromising the condition of your hair.

Advanced Wide Plate Straightener

With 70% larger plates¹ and dual-zone technology to monitor the optimum styling temperature of 185ºC throughout use, the ghd max delivers sleek styling in half the time².

ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener with ghd straight on spray

Power couple

Get up to 3x less frizz⁴ when you partner the ghd max with our ghd straight on spray for a super sleek, professional finish. 

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Not sure which hair straightener is right for you? Discover our handy comparison tool here to help you decide. 

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4.6 / 5

ghd Max Wide Plate Hair Straightener (42mm plate) Black rating review

88%
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The Best,unmatched

Ive had other name brand straighteners and Ive also had my GHD since the age of 21,friends tried to convince me on other brands but NEVER will I ever change again GHD for life
5 / 5
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Sammy B
South africa East London
5 / 5
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Hair length:Long
Hair type:Thick
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Fabulous

I bought these hair straightener, had my last ones stop working, got the wide this time they are amazing and easier to do my hair which can be wavy and hard work, the brush is amazing and the heat spray.
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
Cath 49/50
Cwmbran
5 / 5
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Hair length:Mid-Length
Hair type:Wavy, Frizzy, Coloured, Thick
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Ghd max straightener

I so gald my hairdresser told me about this ghd max straightener I've been using the original ghd straightener for years this is so much quicker for my hair
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
Queenie.12
Hull
5 / 5
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Hair length:Mid-Length
Hair type:Straight
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I love the wide plate as it’s take less time

I love it first I use my friend Ghd straightener than I bought mine it done my hair in one go and my daughter have super curly and frizzy hair her hair done in 2-3 go am really happy with my purchase
5 / 5
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ramanjeet
West Bromwich Birmingham
5 / 5
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Hair length:Mid-Length
Hair type:Frizzy, Curly, Dry
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It burnt my hair

Verified Purchase
This was a bad choice. It burned my hair and made me choke. I’m shocked at the price and the product. I expected better.
1 / 5
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John7
Pretoria
1 / 5
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Hair length:Long
Hair type:Curly