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ghd Gold gift set: universal voltage, bag included
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This festive bundle packages the ghd Gold straightener with ghd's All-Rounder Paddle Brush and a heat-resistant bag. It works both as a gift and as a ready-made travel kit, since the listing confirms universal voltage and a protective plate guard. The appeal over buying the Gold alone is that the set listing spells out features the standalone page leaves vague, including a 2.7 m cable and a 30-minute sleep mode.
- Power
- Corded, 2.7 m cable
- Voltage
- Universal
- Case or bag
- Heat-resistant bag
- Auto shut-off
- After 30 minutes
In its favour
- Universal voltage is stated, so it works abroad with a plug adapter.
- The included heat-resistant bag and plate guard make packing easier.
- Sleep mode switches it off after 30 minutes of non-use.
Good to know
- Corded only, so you need a socket within reach of the mirror.
- The set's paddle brush adds bulk you may not want to pack.
Our take
The straightener inside
The ghd Gold uses dual-zone technology, which ghd says spreads heat consistently across both plates at its optimum 185°C. The ceramic floating plates carry a high-gloss coating for a frizz-free, shiny finish, which ghd puts at 65% more shine. A rounded body with curved edges makes it easy to switch from straight styles to curls and waves.
Amazon lists hair types from coarse and curly to normal and straight.
Brush, bag and guard
The All-Rounder Paddle Brush is useful for detangling and smoothing before you straighten. The heat-resistant bag lets you put the Gold away soon after use, and the plate guard protects the plates in a suitcase. The listed 1.4 kg reflects the whole set and packaging, not the straightener alone.
Travel and safety details
Universal voltage means only a plug adaptor is needed abroad. The 2.7 m cable is professional length, so it reaches from awkwardly placed hotel sockets. Sleep mode switches it off after 30 minutes of non-use, and ghd offers a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee. Heat is fixed, so there is no setting below 185°C.
Other gift and travel sets
The ghd Platinum+ gift set offers the same brush and bag with ghd's predictive heat and a rounder barrel. The ghd Unplugged is cordless with a carry case, but runs for up to 20 minutes per charge. The Cloud Nine Original Iron bundle with a 200 ml heat protection spray suits someone who wants adjustable heat.
Who should choose something else
If the recipient already owns a good paddle brush or never travels, the standalone Gold may be enough. People with fine or fragile hair who want lower heat should look at an adjustable iron instead.
Verdict
The Gold gift set is a strong choice for a present or a travel kit, with the key safety and voltage details confirmed. If you want predictive heat and a rounder barrel, the ghd Platinum+ gift set is the step up, and the ghd Unplugged suits those who need cordless touch-ups.
Compared with alternatives in: Best straighteners for travel abroad, Best hair straightener gift sets
Amazon listing title: ghd Gold Hair Straightener & Styler in Black - Professional Styling, for Sleek, Smooth Styles with More Shine - for All Hair Types (UK Plug)