ghd · Updated June 2026
ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron: price & specs
ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dermstore.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron is listed at $249 on dermstore.com as of 2026-06-27, #15 cheapest of 20 hair straighteners (median $162); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 22/100 pay-blind standing, #16 of 20 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest hair straighteners: Remington Shine Therapy 2" Flat Iron (S9531) — $39.99
Is the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron a good buy?
At $249, the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron is #15 cheapest of the 20 hair straighteners we track, where the median is $174. On the spec sheet, its plate width of 1 in is the lowest of the 20, its heat settings of 1 is the lowest of the 12, and its max temp f of 365 is below the median of the 20.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249 MSRP, Dermstore (often discounted, e.g. ~$185-209 on sale) |
|---|---|
| Brand | ghd |
| Released | — |
| Plate material | Ceramic-coated aluminum |
| Plate width (in) | 1 |
| Max temp f | 365 |
| Cordless | No |
| Dual voltage | Yes |
| Heat settings | 1 |
| Auto shutoff | Yes |
Source: dermstore.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by ghdhair.com. $249 confirmed at Dermstore (sale ~$185). Ceramic-coated aluminum plates, fixed 365°F single preset (dual-zone sensors hold one optimum temp, so heat_settings=1), 1-inch plates, dual voltage, and 30-min auto sleep confirmed at Dermstore/ghd. releaseDate CORRECTED 2016->null: no primary source confirms a specific launch year for the current dual-zone Gold (retailer copy varies; the line evolved ~2016-2018). A null beats a guess.
Is the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron worth it vs cheaper hair straighteners?
ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron against its closest cheaper and pricier hair straighteners on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Plate material | Plate width (in) | Max temp f | Cordless | Dual voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron this | $249 | Ceramic-coated aluminum | 1 | 365 | No | Yes |
| T3 Lucea ID | $235 | CeraGloss ceramic | 1 | 410 | No | Yes |
| Bio Ionic 10X Pro Styling Iron 1" | $262 | Volcanic mineral-infused BioCeramic | 1 | 450 | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron cost?
The ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron has a US price of $249 (MSRP, Dermstore (often discounted, e.g. ~$185-209 on sale)), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron compare on price?
At $249, the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron is #15 cheapest of the 20 hair straighteners we track, where the median is $174.
What are the ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron's key specs?
ghd Gold 1" Flat Iron (ghd): plate material Ceramic-coated aluminum, plate width in 1, max temp f 365, cordless No, dual voltage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $249 at dermstore.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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