It feels as though over the last few years, a new hair styling tool has come out every other week.
From the Dyson Airwrap and its many ‘dupes’, to heatless curl kits, rollers and blow-dry brushes, it all felt a little overwhelming – how are you supposed to work out which one is best for you?
So, I will admit, when the ghd Duet Blowdry first launched in Australia, it kind of blended in with everything else. However, it’s ended up taking the lead on my For You page – so I had to give it a try.
What is the ghd Duet Blowdry?
The ghd Duet Blowdry is a two-in-one hair dryer brush, advertised as being able to create salon perfect hair from the comfort of your home. It uses Heat-Air Xchange Technology to heat the barrel plate and bristles, enabling you to dry and style your hair at the same time, with no heat damage.
How does it work?
The ghd Duet Blowdry is simple to use.
Once switched on, it takes a few seconds to heat up. Keep in mind, it only has one heat setting, and although it’s safe to use on wet hair, it is hot to touch, so be sure to leave it on a heat resistant surface, and be careful when handling.
I like to use the tool on my hair when it’s around 70 per cent dry.
Taking smaller pieces, I will run the tool through my hair from root to end until fully dry. Then, you can take a little more time to style – lifting the hair at the root, and then rotating it a few times at the ends to create a voluminous curl.
I have curly, damaged hair, and I find that I can get my hair from wet to fully styled in less than half an hour with the Duet Blowdry.
Is it worth the money?
The ghd Duet Blowdry retails for $595. When you compare this to alternatives like the Shark SmoothStyle, Mermade Blow Dry Brush, or Bondi Boost Blowout Pro – which all sit between $100 and $200 – this one is definitely an investment piece.
But, is it worth it?
Having tried the Shark SmoothStyle previously (which I do love), I can say that the ghd definitely feels better quality. It’s a professional tool, and you can tell – it’s heavier, feels more durable, and comes with all the bells and whistles, like a heat-resistant bag, a cleaning brush, and a free Volume Forever Blow Dry Cream.
But, whether it’s worth spending the almost-$600 on a great tool really depends on the user. If you’re looking to create the perfect Rachel Green blow-out, you care about the health of your hair, and you’re going to use it regularly, I think it’s a great purchase. But, if you prefer the look of a wave or perfect curl, or you think you’d use it more sparingly, I’d consider other options.
Cassidy Pearce
Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022.