Just as cheaper rivals were starting to catch up on, and overtake, the power and performance of the original Air hair dryer, GHD has come out swinging with the Helios. A dryer that surpassed most of our, already high, expectations and one that we’ve found ourselves gravitating towards over every other hair dryer in our collection. Until the release of the GHD Helios, our go-to dryer was the Dyson Supersonic. This is now in second place. Drying time: The GHD Helios dries our hair from wet from the shower to dry in one minute and six seconds, on average. The Dyson Supersonic review dries our hair (on average) in 2 minutes and 6 seconds. The GHD Helios weighs 780g (without the plug and cable included in that weight), compared to the GHD Air’s hefty 1.54kg – so half the weight.

The new professional hairdryer from GHD has been launched . Style and dry your hair in no time thanks to the streamlined shape and shaped nozzle. The air and heat are optimally distributed on the scalp, for maximum control during drying. Suitable for professional hairdressers and hair stylists, but also for drying hair at home, for always perfect hair. Strengths and Advanced GHD Features of This Hair Dryer Engineered to streamline airflow for a powerful yet precise performance, take their breath away with 30% more shine** and smoother results, 9/10 agree**. Varying power and temperature controls ensure that no matter your desired style or natural texture, you can achieve a stunning blow dry and flawless finish. And for 24 hour volume hold*** pair the ghd helios™ with ghd body goals - total volume foam. Attachments: You get one concentrator nozzle as standard with the Helios. With the Supersonic you get a Smoothing nozzle, a Concentrator nozzle, a diffuser and a heat mat The GHD Helios was two and a half years in the making and the effort has paid off. It’s head and shoulders, excuse the pun, above the GHD Air. It almost toppled the Dyson Supersonic as our favourite hair dryer. We still switch between the two. Create gorgeous waves and enhance your natural curls with a diffuser or style a straight, sleek and smooth look with a concentrated nozzle. Adjustable heat and speed settings allow you to choose the perfect setting for your hair type and specific needs.

GHD Helios Hair Dryer for Styling

In just one minute and six seconds, our hair went from wet out of the shower to dry. This is a minute faster than the Supersonic, which itself is a minute faster than the competition. It was slightly slower at drying our hair after a swim – 1 minute and 50 seconds. By comparison, the GHD Air took a little under four minutes for the latter. What’s more, despite this test only rough drying our hair, we didn’t feel the need to use straighteners to complete the look and smooth flyaways. A rarity. Make every day a good hair day with the professional ghd hair dryer range. Employing the latest technology, our hair dryer range guarantees the best results in half the time and without the frizz/with reduced frizz. Each product in the collection is designed to achieve beautiful hairstyles that stand out, from straight, sleek and glossy, to beautiful, bouncing curls. On the subject of styling, the lighter weight of the Helios as it moves around the head during a blowdry is welcomed and we thought the GHD Air was well-balanced until we used the GHD Helios.

A game-changing innovation from ghd's leading physicists, engineers, and styling professionals, discover theghd helios™ hair dryer for ultimate styling control and 30% more shine*. The sacrifice you make for the GHD Helios’ increased speed, it seems, is in volume and bounce. Something that not a single dryer has been able to match when compared to the Revlon 2-in-1 The nozzle on the GHD Helios has been redesigned and it noticeably curves at the end – similar to wingtips on planes. This slight lip reduces air turbulence and creates a precise flow of air towards the hair. Having owned, and used, a GHD Air for at least five years we can categorically say that the GHD Helios is noticeably lighter from the first use. You can instantly tell it’s quieter, too, and its extra power becomes immediately clear as soon as you start using itThat said, we’ve never had a problem with extra weight on the GHD Air because the dryer is so well-balanced. The extra weight even gave the GHD Air dryer a reassuring heft that made it feel expensive. This is missing somewhat with the GHD Helios. The Helios, in terms of weight, feels like many other dryers on the market. Even though it costs up to 10 times as much. GHD has also seemingly solved the issue that plagued a number of GHD Airs we tested in that the nozzle fits tightly enough to not twist and move as you’re drying your hair. Everything else, including the placement of the two-speed and dual-temperature switches, the cold shot button and the branded grille are almost an exact copy and paste from the Air. Performance

The engineers have pushed the motor speed up from 2,100w on the Air to 2,200w on the Helios. Its concentrator nozzle is thinner and longer on the Helios compared to the somewhat stubby nozzle that ships with the Air. So does the dryer live up to these claims, and in the battle between the Dyson Supersonic and GHD Helios, which is best? Our updated GHD Helios review is below. By increasing the power and concentration of the airflow, it also reduces the need for more heat. This is better for the environment and your hair. Plus, the reduction in turbulence coupled with ionic technology is what reduces the amount of frizz and flyaways. The GHD Air is now 10 years old and in terms of performance, the signs of ageing were starting to show. Developed by ghd's leading engineers, physicists and styling professionals, the ghd helios™ delivers salon-smooth results and 30% more shine*. Featuring bespoke Aeroprecis™ technology, combining internal aerodynamics and a contoured nozzle to concentrate the powerful airflow, this professional ghd hair dryer delivers precise styling control. The longer-life, brushless DC motor creates a powerful airflow of 120kmph, while the unique acoustic technology system ensures low sound levels whilst styling.

Discover the latest hair dryer innovation for ultimate power and control – the new ghd helios professional hair dryer. Be empowered with faster drying and 30% more shine*, for the salon-quality blow dry you’ve always dreamed of. Featuring bespoke Aeroprecis™ technology, a combination of advanced internal aerodynamics, a longer-life brushless motor and a contoured precision nozzle, the ghd helios delivers a powerful, concentrated airflow for smoother results and precise control.

A beautiful blow dry by birth-right, harness the power of the new ghd helios™ - the latest innovation in styling control.Designed by ghd's leading engineers, physicists and styling professionals, the ghd helios™ provides a salon-worthy blow dry with 30% more shine* and 3x more hair alignment*. Unique Aeroprecis™ technology combines four advanced internal aerodynamic elements to deliver a precise and ultra-powerful 120kmh airflow. The highly concentrated airflow is channelled through a precision contoured nozzle to work in combination with ionic technology, to reduce frizz and flyaways. If you buy the pink version of this Helios, Platinum Plus or GHD Gold, GHD will donate part of the proceeds to breast cancer charities. Each Helios in the pink collection has the Take Control Now slogan embossed onto the side. Described by GHD as its “lightest, fastest professional hair dryer”, the Helios came eight years after the GHD Air. Set new hair goals with a show-stopping blow dry courtesy of the ghd helios™ professional hair dryer - the perfect combination of power and control.