Hair tools

4 articles on Hair tools, written honestly and updated as things change.

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ghd Chronos Max Is £309. Here Is What UK Picks Do For Less

A ghd Chronos Max is £309. The Original is £149. The honest answer is that for most British shoppers, neither is necessary. Here is what to buy instead, with a focus on the UK indie brands that actually do the work on your hair.

By Dripscan·10 May 2026·6 min read

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Is The Dyson Airwrap Actually Worth The Hype?

£330 for a hairdryer. £480 for a styler. £400 for cordless straighteners. Dyson built a hair empire on engineering credibility and queues outside its Oxford Street demo store. Ten years in, is the price tag still earning its keep?

By Dripscan·10 May 2026·8 min read

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Dyson Tools Are £330 Plus. Here Is How To Get Salon Hair Without Them

A Dyson Airwrap is £480. A Supersonic is £330. The honest truth about hair tools is that you do not need either. Here is what to buy instead, with a focus on the UK indie brands that do the actual work on your hair.

By Dripscan·8 May 2026·7 min read

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Is ghd Actually Worth It Anymore?

£149 for the Original. £309 for the Chronos. £350 for the Duet. ghd was founded by three Yorkshire hairdressers in 2001 and genuinely changed how British women styled their hair at home. Twenty-five years on, with limited-edition pastels and consumer-survey science, is the brand still earning its keep?

By Dripscan·5 May 2026·8 min read