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ghd Unplugged: cordless, 20 minutes, cabin-bag friendly
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The ghd Unplugged is the brand's first cordless straightener, built for touch-ups away from a socket and for trips where luggage space is tight. It suits people who travel, commute or want to fix their hair at work or after the gym. The main appeal is freedom from the cable, with ghd stating up to 20 minutes of continuous styling per charge and a design it describes as cabin luggage friendly.
- Power
- Cordless, up to 20 minutes
- Voltage
- Universal
- Case or bag
- Heat-resistant carry case
- Auto shut-off
- After 3 minutes
In its favour
- Cordless use for up to 20 minutes means no hunting for a socket near a mirror.
- A heat-resistant carry case, USB-C cable and plug are included, and it charges within 2 hours.
- The listing says it is cabin luggage friendly and has universal voltage.
Good to know
- It cannot be used while charging, so a flat battery means waiting.
- Twenty minutes may not cover a full straighten on long or thick hair.
Our take
Battery and charging
ghd's hybrid co-lithium system combines its dual-zone heaters with lithium batteries to keep 185°C during use. The listing gives up to 20 minutes of styling, a 45-second heat up and a smart five-bar battery indicator. It charges through USB-C, with a plug included, within 2 hours according to ghd.
One important restriction: the straightener cannot be used while it is charging. ghd advises charging between each session to make the most of battery life.
Plates and finish
The plates are smooth and contoured with a high-gloss coating that the maker says gives snag-free versatile styling and 65% more shine. Being a smaller tool, it is better suited to fringes, ends and quick smoothing than to a full straighten on long, thick hair, where 20 minutes may run short.
Travel features
A heat-resistant carry case is included, along with the USB-C cable and plug. Universal voltage is listed. Sleep mode switches the Unplugged off after just 3 minutes of non-use, which protects the battery as well as your bag. ghd provides a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee. Amazon's listed weight of 966 g appears to include packaging and accessories.
Unplugged against corded travel options
The ghd Gold gift set lists universal voltage, a 2.7 m cable and a heat-resistant bag, so it handles a full straighten anywhere with a socket. The Faszin 42 mm offers a 100 to 240 V range and a hinge lock for packing. The ghd Max is a corded universal voltage option for long or thick hair.
Who will find it limiting
If you straighten a full head of long hair every day, the battery and charging wait make the Unplugged a second tool rather than your only one. It works best alongside a corded straightener at home.
Verdict
Buy the Unplugged if you want a cordless straightener for touch-ups, travel and bags, and you are happy to recharge between uses. For full styling sessions abroad, the ghd Gold gift set with universal voltage is more practical, and those with long, thick hair will find the ghd Max quicker.
Compared with alternatives in: Best straighteners for travel abroad, ghd straighteners compared: Gold, Platinum+, Chronos, Max and Unplugged
Amazon listing title: ghd Unplugged Cordless Travel Hair Straightener & Styler, 20-Min Battery