Not every ghd tool does the same job: three options for straightening, dry touch-ups and waves

A straight look, a quick refresh between washes or a head of defined waves can require very different tools. This guide brings together three ghd options for styling at home without booking an appointment or spending too much time each morning.

The ghd Curve Creative Curl is aimed at anyone who wants to move beyond straight hair and create waves or curls at home. Its conical barrel is wider at the base and narrower at the tip, allowing the result to change depending on the section and area of hair being styled. It works at 185°C and maintains an even temperature for more controlled styling. The tip stays cool for safer handling, and the tool switches off automatically after 30 minutes.

The tapered design can create loose beach waves, natural curls, glamorous waves and movement at the ends of straight hair. The narrower part of the barrel also makes it easier to define curls in short hair. Alternating the thickness and direction of the sections changes the finish, while brushing the curls afterward can produce a softer, more polished look.

The ghd Glide+ is designed for hair that is clean but needs a quick touch-up before going out. Used on dry hair, the electric brush can smooth broad sections in one pass. That makes it more convenient than a flat iron when the goal is to reduce volume, organize the style or control frizz. Ceramic and ionic technology work at 185°C, and the brush shuts off automatically after 60 minutes.

The brush can create a natural straight look, revive second-day hair, turn the ends inward or outward, and tame loose hairs and frizz around the roots. The article’s central advice is simple: choose the tool according to the result and routine you actually want.