ghd curve creative curl wand
Temperature: 185C
Barrel size: 23mm – 28mm
Cord length: 2.7m
As the name suggests, this ghd wand is designed to give you creative freedom over your hair. From beach waves to Hollywood curls, it has a tapered design spanning from 28mm at the base of the barrel to 23mm at the tip to let you control the size of each ringlet.
When it comes to creating the curl, it works like any other wand. Hair wraps around the barrel and is held in place for a few seconds before letting go to reveal a perfect curl. The wider the barrel section you use, the bigger the curl. We recommend using the wider part of the barrel and bigger sections of hair for looser curls, and brushing through them to achieve a wavey look. Those with short hair will want to stick to the narrower end.
Curling wands can be tricky to master at first, but we found this easy to use. It heats up to its maximum temperature of 185C very quickly, dinging to let you know when it’s done. This heat is maintained throughout the whole barrel so is powerful enough to create your perfect curl on the first try. ghd claims that this is the ideal temperature for creating a long-lasting style. Put to the test, this is definitely the case. Even very loose curls lasted well into the next day.
While this is a lot of heat to expose your hair to, the temperature is monitored by technology that recognises the thickness of hair and adapts the styling temperature accordingly. There’s also a cool tip and it comes with a styling glove to protect your fingers.
Unlike the Dyson airwrap, you can only use the tool on dry hair, so it's vital to roughly blow dry your hair first. Those curling their hair on the regular couldn’t ask for a more solid tool – however, it definitely works better on longer styles as the barrel is quite lengthy.