Good for thick hair or someone with lots of hair!

As with the other GHD products which lack the ‘Ultra-Zone Technology’ I find these slightly worse off for it. Again, it kind of depends on what you’re looking for though. These are a less extreme straighten and will require maybe two strokes for perfect flatness. With one swipe, you’ll get a natural straight look, similar to someone who has straight hair without the use of a flat iron.

Like the other GHD products they are also good quality, with great safety features and guarantees on a long life, as well as being talked up by celebrities and stylists alike. It somewhat comes down to personal preference and I still think that it’s worth the extra $50 to get the Platinum Plus (my personal favourite out of all the straighteners I tried), but this does a great straighten too, especially when compared to cheap brands or even mid-range ones.

I personally prefer a different design, I find the shiny parts make it look cheaper, but I’ve always been a matte fan. I do like the gold plates a lot and these glide comfortably like GHD always does. These plates are more of a chunky thickness, meaning you can do more hair in one go, so a good choice for those with really thick hair, or just a lot of hair.

I have a tendency to pinch my finger in the hinge at the end of this, so I do prefer the wishbone design offered by platinum plus, as well as the press button. This one has a slide button that I think looks cheap and flimsy, especially given the luxury price tag and reputation of the brand.

Overall, it’s another great straightener from GHD for those who want a natural straighten on their thick hair, but if you have an extra $50, I still fully recommend the GHD Platinum Plus line over this!