We Tested The New ghd Wet To Styled duet style On 3 Different Hair Types – Here’s The Verdict

Nicole Adolphe, Head of Style – Curly Hair With A Fringe

“As a girl with curly hair and a naturally frizzy texture that I’m not a fan of, I am always looking for easier ways to straighten my hair, so I was super keen to try out both the ghd sleek talker – the latest ghd prep product for smooth, soft hair without frizz post-heat styling – and the ghd duet style. 

“I absolutely loved it, and it has cut my hair-styling routine in half! The first step (taking my hair from wet to dry) got my hair almost straight, and then the shine shot feature worked like a hair straightener to really take away the frizz and give my hair that perfect straight texture and shiny look. 

“I will say that one of the major benefits was that when I walked outside (the usual scenario is that I spend ages blow drying and straightening my hair, and then I walk outside and it goes curly again right away) but with the combo of the ghd duet style and ghd sleek talker, my hair stayed straight right up to the next wash. 

“Since using the product, I’ve also stopped using my old hair straightener as the shine shot feature gives better results, so I am only using one tool now. Even just to touch up my hair when it’s dry, as I like my fringe to look perfect. One thing I didn’t do the first time I used the shine shot feature was… actually turn it on! So make sure you press the button and hold it down until it beeps, powers down and then beeps again.”

Sophie Howe, Beauty Editor – Colour Treated Hair With Extensions

“When ghd introduced me to this product a few months ago (unfortunately, I’ve had to stay tight-lipped until its launch date), I was excited. As someone who hates styling their own hair, the idea that one single tool could both dry and style my hair at the same time, saving me time in my admittedly lengthy beauty routine, was almost too good to be true. 

“My hair is colour treated, so the less time I’m spending using heat tools, the better. Plus, I have keratin bond extensions that hold onto water, so drying my hair is truly a time-consuming process – that I usually put off for as long as I can. After trialling the ghd duet style, this product truly will be a game-changer for anyone who is looking to streamline their routine. 

“After washing and prepping your hair with ghd sleek talker (which I highly recommend using with the duet style for a super smooth result that lasts), section your hair as you normally would before styling, and hold the product at the root for around three sections before gliding it through the lengths of your hair like you would with a normal straightener. I found I usually had to glide the product through each section around two to three times to get it properly dry. Once your hair is dry, you can pop the product into shine mode to go over the style for a glossy and sleek finish. As someone who likes to mix up their style throughout the week, a huge benefit of this product is that you can also use shine mode to create soft waves. 

“I love the versatility of this hair tool and that you can achieve a polished style in record time – without compromising hair health.”

Abbey Condon, Customer Service – Short And Fine Hair

“The ghd duet style provides the ultimate convenience of having a hair dryer and styler in one innovative, refined tool. My hair comes in last when it comes to my beauty routine, so having my drying time cut in half with the drying setting was a huge benefit for me. 

“Since I have short hair, I was concerned with the width of the product but was able to add volume and achieve a glossy, sleek bob by prepping my hair with the ghd sleek talker and using the shine shot setting with minimal effort – and without frizz! I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet the ghd duet style was when it was in drying mode, and I was even able to have a full conversation while completely drying my hair. 

“Finally, throughout the intense humidity, the 48-hour softness claim lived up to the hype, and my hair stayed smooth and shiny throughout the day. On day two, I woke up with zero bed hair! If effortless styling and time-saving is your goal, the ghd duet style is worth every penny.”