ghd Duet Blowdry review: I'm a beauty editor and this new hair dryer brush is the BEST I've ever used - it's so good I've officially ditched my straighteners
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Blow-drying my flat hair at home has always been an adventure. Sure, I've mastered the whole round brush and dryer combo - though let's not talk about the times I got the brush stuck and ended up with a frizzy disaster.
Even on the rare occasions when I nailed the technique, it took forever, and my hair would lose its volume faster than I could say 'bad hair day.' That's why I couldn't wait to try the ghd Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hairdryer Brush, and after finally putting it to the test, I can confidently say it lives up to the hype.
Introducing the ghd Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hairdryer Brush: effortlessly dry and style your hair with its unique Heat-Air Xchange Technology™ that delivers 50 per cent more shine and lasting volume for 24 hours, without heat damage or frizz.
I've tried nearly every hot hair tool that claims to deliver a bouncy blow-dry in my ten years as a journalist, but the ghd Duet Blowdry really stands out
I've tried nearly every blow dry brush that claims to deliver a bouncy blow-dry in my ten years as a journalist, but the ghd Duet Blowdry really stands out.
It gives my hair a polished, put-together look in no time at all - honestly, it’s the closest I’ve ever gotten to that just-stepped-out-of-the-hairdressers look!
The styling tool, which comes with a luxury £379 price tag, promises to simplify your routine and deliver a salon-quality blow dry right at home with 50 per cent more shine compared to naturally dried hair.
Using Heat-Air Xchange Technology™, a 'unique aerodynamic system', the two-in-one Duet Blowdry uses air to heat the barrel and bristles, safely styling wet hair by constantly monitoring and adjusting the temperature 400 times per second for effective and heat-damage-free styling.
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After washing and towel-drying my hair with a microfiber towel - because it’s way gentler and reduces friction - I apply Sam McKnight’s Cool Girl Volume Blow Dry Foam.
Since my hair is long, I make sure to section it off to make the blow-drying process faster and more efficient. Then I start blow-drying using the ghd Duet Blowdry and let the magic happen!
I've got fine hair, but a lot of it, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the ghd Duet Blowdry got it dry, smooth, shiny and straight sans frizz and I loved the full-bodied bounce it gives to my ends.
Right off the bat, I noticed that, although this tool is chunkier and heavier compared to other blow-drying brushes I've tried, it's actually perfect for my hair.
I've got fine hair, but a lot of it, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the ghd Duet Blowdry got it dry, smooth, shiny and straight sans frizz and I loved the full-bodied bounce it gives to my ends
The wide teeth let air flow through easily, and the larger barrel means my long locks wrap around it effortlessly, allowing me to take larger sections - ideal for those with long hair.
With my Dyson Airwrap, I found that the volumising brush attachment couldn't handle my hair well - it felt like my hair was suffocating the barrel, and it just didn't create enough tension.
With the ghd Duet Blowdry, you can get a sleek, straight look in just minutes with smoothness that usually requires straighteners.
For something a bit bouncier, I like to pre-dry my hair until it's about 80 per cent dry. Then I roll and glide my hair around the barrel and pull it down. This technique gives me gorgeous, loose waves and added shape, although it does take me a little longer to achieve.
Building on the success of the Duet Style 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler, ghd's new innovation promises to simplify your routine and deliver a salon-quality blow dry right at home with 50 per cent more shine compared to naturally dried hair
The wide teeth let air flow through easily, and the larger barrel means my long locks wrap around it effortlessly, allowing me to take larger sections - ideal for those with long hair
I finish off with a quick spritz of hairspray, and I'm impressed by how well it holds up throughout the day. My hair looks healthier, shinier, and there's noticeably less frizz compared to when I use my regular hair dryer.
The best part? You know that light, airy feeling your hair has when you leave the hairdressers? That's exactly how the ghd Duet Blowdry leaves my hair feeling every time.
I've since left the round brush and hair dryer technique to the professionals and totally ditched my straighteners, not to mention my hair dryer is quickly becoming redundant, too.
Shop the ghd Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hairdryer Brush for a smooth yet speedy blowout online at ghdhair.com.
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