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ghd Duet Style: wet to dry hot air styler
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Within ghd's range, the Duet Style is the odd one out. Instead of plates for dry hair, it is a 2-in-1 hot air styler that takes hair from wet to styled. This black version suits people who already like ghd but are tired of the blow-dry that comes before straightening. The defining point is the routine change: one tool used straight after towel-drying, rather than a dryer followed by a plate straightener.
- Heat technology
- Air-fusion hot air
- Plates
- Not stated
- Power
- Corded
- Sleep mode
- Not stated
In its favour
- Dries and styles from wet in one tool, according to the maker.
- A shine shot mode for dry hair is listed, with 2x more shine claimed.
- The maker says it protects hair's natural moisture.
Good to know
- Plate details, settings and weight are not given in the listing.
- It works differently from ghd's plate models, so it suits a different routine.
Our take
How it fits a ghd routine
ghd calls it the first 2-in-1 hot air styler to transform hair from wet to styled with no damage. On dry hair, a shine shot mode gives instant frizz control, with ghd claiming twice the shine and 3.5 times more hair alignment. The maker also says it protects hair's natural moisture and gives softness for up to 48 hours.
ghd suggests pairing it with its Sleek Talker styling oil.
What is not on the page
This listing does not state the maximum temperature, heat or airflow settings, plate details, cable length or sleep mode. The listed weight of 0.1 g is an obvious error. Before buying, it is worth checking ghd's own specifications for weight and settings, since a wet to dry tool is usually heavier than a plate straightener.
Duet Style against ghd plate stylers
The ghd Chronos Pink edition and the ghd Gold set are both plate straighteners for dry hair, quicker for touch-ups and lighter to handle. The ghd Max covers long, thick hair with wide plates. The ghd Unplugged is a cordless touch-up tool. None of them dries hair, which is the Duet Style's whole purpose.
Who it suits and who it does not
Someone who washes and styles most days, and who currently spends time blow-drying before straightening, has the most to gain. Someone who air dries or styles second-day hair will get less from it beyond the shine shot.
A note on comparison with other brands
Outside ghd, the Dyson Airstrait and Shark SilkiPro also dry and straighten from wet. Their listings state more settings and weights, which can make a side-by-side choice easier.
Where the Duet Style stands apart is the brand: for anyone already loyal to ghd plate straighteners, it keeps the routine within one familiar range and adds the shine shot for days when the hair is already dry.
Verdict
Choose the black Duet Style if you want ghd's wet to dry tool to replace a dryer and straightener in your morning routine. If you mostly style dry hair, the ghd Chronos or the ghd Gold set will be quicker and lighter, and the ghd Unplugged covers cordless touch-ups.
Compared with alternatives in: ghd straighteners compared: Gold, Platinum+, Chronos, Max and Unplugged
Amazon listing title: Duet Style Wet to Dry Hair Straightener, 2-in-1 Styler, No Heat Damage