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ghd Chronos: wishbone hinge, HD one-stroke styling
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The white ghd Chronos is the standard-width version of ghd's flagship straightener. Although the listing is mostly about straight styles, it names curly, straight and wavy among the resulting hair types, and it is a capable choice for people who use a straightener to create bends and curls. The re-engineered wishbone hinge is the detail that matters most for that, because it keeps the plates aligned while you twist the tool.
- Body shape
- Standard width, wishbone hinge
- Plates
- Ceramic floating, ultra-gloss
- Heat
- 185°C, motion-responsive
- Weight
- 740 g
In its favour
- The re-engineered wishbone hinge keeps the plates aligned for control while you twist.
- Ultra-gloss coated floating plates are listed for easy glide, which helps hair slide through when curling.
- Sleep mode switches it off after 10 minutes without use.
Good to know
- The listing bullets focus on straightening and do not describe a curling technique.
- No adjustable temperature, and plate width is not stated.
Our take
The hinge and why it matters when curling
When you turn a straightener to make a curl, the plates are pulled in two directions. A loose hinge lets them shift, which can leave kinks or uneven curls. ghd says the Chronos hinge has been re-engineered to hold the plates in ideal alignment, giving more ease and control for creative styles.
The ceramic floating plates carry an ultra-gloss coating, which helps hair slide around the curve without snagging.
Heat and claimed results
The Chronos uses ghd's motion-responsive technology, described as twice as responsive and adaptive to your movements. Amazon lists the maximum temperature as 365°F, equivalent to the 185°C used across the ghd range. ghd claims one-stroke results lasting 24 hours, up to 85% more shine, twice less frizz and up to three times more breakage protection.
Practical details
This white version is listed at 740 g, and an automatic sleep function powers the styler down once it has sat idle for ten minutes. The listing does not give plate width, cable length or voltage, and it does not describe a curling technique, so new users may want to look up a tutorial before starting.
A useful habit when curling with any straightener is to work with small sections and let each curl cool before touching it. That gives the shape time to set, which makes the most of the one-pass heat that ghd promises.
Other options for straightener curls
The ghd Platinum+ has a deliberately rounder barrel aimed at snag-free waves, which some people find more forgiving when learning to curl. The ghd Gold Pink edition offers curved edges and a bag on an older, simpler heat system. For wide plates that still curl, the ghd Chronos Max covers long and thick hair.
Verdict
The white Chronos suits anyone who wants ghd's newest heating on a standard-width tool and plans to curl as well as straighten. If a rounder body matters more than the latest technology, the ghd Platinum+ is the alternative, and long, thick hair is better served by the ghd Chronos Max.
Compared with alternatives in: Best straighteners for curling and waving hair
Amazon listing title: ghd Chronos Hair Straightener & Styler, 3X Faster, One-Stroke Styling