# ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer: specs and price

**Price (US):** $329 at ulta.com (Current MSRP at Ulta Beauty), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 20 hair dryers we track it is #15 cheapest of 20; category median $217.
**Brand:** ghd
**Released:** 2020
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 39/100, #12 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $329 |
| Brand | ghd |
| Released | 2020 |
| Wattage (W) | 1875 |
| Weight (g) | 544 |
| Heat settings | 3 |
| Speed settings | 3 |
| Ionic | Yes |
| Cool shot | Yes |
| Attachments included | Contoured concentrator nozzle (1); diffuser sold separately |
| Motor (rpm) | — |

## Where it stands

At $329, the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer is #16 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205. On the spec sheet, its speed settings of 3 is the highest of the 18, its wattage of 1875 W is above the median of the 20, and its weight of 544 g is below the median of the 11.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted reviewers both rate the ghd Helios among the best dryers they've tried: TechRadar timed it with a stopwatch and decibel meter, Real Homes tested it hands-on. Both praise fast drying (roughly a minute to go from wet to dry) and a smooth, frizz-free finish, and both flag the high £159 price as an investment rather than an impulse buy. TechRadar additionally notes the powerful airflow strips volume. (Based on 2 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2020-11-03–2021-07.)

Praised: Fast drying — took wet hair to dry in around a minute; Smooth, frizz-free finish; Well-built, attractive design with a premium silicone-feel shell.
Flagged: Expensive at £159 — an investment, not an impulse buy; Powerful airflow leaves hair lacking volume.
Disagreement: The two testers split on heft: TechRadar found the 780g body so light it 'feels just like many of the other cheaper hair dryers on the market,' while Real Homes found it 'a little heavier than what I was expecting on initial pick up.'
Sources: TechRadar (2021-07, techradar.com), Real Homes (2020-11-03, realhomes.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer?**

Two whitelisted reviewers both rate the ghd Helios among the best dryers they've tried: TechRadar timed it with a stopwatch and decibel meter, Real Homes tested it hands-on. Both praise fast drying (roughly a minute to go from wet to dry) and a smooth, frizz-free finish, and both flag the high £159 price as an investment rather than an impulse buy. TechRadar additionally notes the powerful airflow strips volume. Praised: Fast drying — took wet hair to dry in around a minute; Smooth, frizz-free finish; Well-built, attractive design with a premium silicone-feel shell. Flagged: Expensive at £159 — an investment, not an impulse buy; Powerful airflow leaves hair lacking volume. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer cost?**

The ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer has a US price of $329 (Current MSRP at Ulta Beauty), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer compare on price?**

At $329, the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer is #16 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205.

**When was the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer released?**

The ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer was released 2020.

**What are the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer's key specs?**

ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer (ghd): wattage w 1875, weight g 544, heat settings 3, speed settings 3, ionic Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.ulta.com/p/helios-1875w-advanced-professional-hair-dryer-pimprod2013512?sku=2561918 (ulta.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.target.com/p/ghd-helios-hair-dryer-1875w-professional-blow-dryer-black/-/A-1000997997 (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/hair-dryers/ghd-helios/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer price of record was $329 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/hair-dryers/ghd-helios/
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