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ghd Chronos gift set: styler, paddle brush and bag
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This festive set wraps ghd's flagship Chronos straightener with the All-Rounder Paddle Brush and a soft heat-resistant bag. ghd calls the Chronos its most awarded straightener, and as a present it suits someone who straightens most days and would notice the difference that faster, one-stroke styling makes. The point of buying the set over the tool alone is that the brush and bag complete the routine from detangling to storage.
- Main tool
- ghd Chronos straightener
- Also in the box
- All-Rounder Paddle Brush
- Temperature
- 185°C
- Bag or case
- Heat-resistant bag
In its favour
- The main tool is the Chronos, with HD motion-responsive technology that the maker says gives 3x faster styling.
- Includes the All-Rounder Paddle Brush, useful for detangling and smoothing before straightening.
- A soft heat-resistant bag lets the recipient store the styler while it cools.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the sleep mode timer for this edition.
- Fixed 185°C, so there is no lower setting for very fine hair.
Our take
The straightener at the centre
The Chronos uses HD motion-responsive technology, which ghd says is twice as responsive and adapts to every movement of your hand. Power is adjusted continuously to keep the plates at 185°C, and the maker claims styling three times faster with high-definition results that last 24 hours.
Ceramic floating plates with an ultra-gloss coating are designed for easy glide, smoothing and polishing hair while cutting frizz. The listing names coarse, curly, normal and straight hair among the types it is meant for.
Brush and bag in daily use
The All-Rounder Paddle Brush is a broad, flat brush for detangling and smoothing before straightening, which helps the Chronos deliver on its one-pass promise. The soft heat-resistant bag means the styler can go away while it cools, useful on busy mornings or when packing for a weekend.
What the listing leaves unclear
This set listing does not confirm the sleep mode timer, cable length or voltage, although the standalone Chronos listing states a 10-minute sleep mode. There is no adjustable temperature, so a recipient with very fine or fragile hair cannot drop below 185°C. The listed 1.29 kg covers the whole boxed set. ghd lists a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee.
Other sets to consider
The ghd Gold gift set offers the same brush and bag with ghd's simpler dual-zone heat, and its listing confirms universal voltage and a 2.7 m cable. The ghd Chronos Max gift set suits someone with long, thick hair. The Cloud Nine Original Iron bundle comes with a 200 ml heat protection spray and adjustable heat.
Choosing for someone else
Hair length and thickness are the main things to check before buying. The standard Chronos suits most lengths, while very long, thick hair may get through faster with the wide plate version.
Verdict
The Chronos gift set is a good choice for someone who straightens often and would value ghd's newest heating with a brush and bag included. For long, thick hair, the ghd Chronos Max gift set is the better match, and for a recipient with fine hair who needs low heat, the Cloud Nine Original Iron bundle is kinder.
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Amazon listing title: ghd Chronos Hair Straightener & Styler, 3X Faster, One-Stroke Styling