However, it gets rid of frizz like no other styler before it.
It creates long-lasting styles and the addition of the Shine Shot mode means that its flaws are forgiven.
(In comparison, in ourDyson Airstrait review, we found this drier-straightener was a genuine time-saver.)
(L-R) GHD Unplugged, GHD Chronos and the GHD Duet Style
Even then, it takes multiple passes over each strand to truly dry it effectively.
It’s not going to be troubling ourbest hair dryerguide any time soon.
The latter has quickly become my favorite way to use the Duet Style.
(L-R) GHD Unplugged, GHD Chronos and the GHD Duet Style
The hot air reaches 300F / 150C, while the plates heat up to 360F / 180C.
Like all GHD stylers, there’s only one temperature setting.
I’m also not a huge fan of the Duet Style’s size and weight.
On the plus side, the large size does allow you to tackle bigger sections of hair at once.
All three regions sell the blue version with a leather storage case.
The hot plates each then measure 0.6 in / 1.7cm wide.
This makes it a bulky piece of kit and not the easiest of stylers to move around the head.
It also makes it a pain to store.
There are then two thin air vents built into the arms of the Duet Style.
These are used to dry the hair above and below the styler as it moves through the hair.
A small but welcome, and smart, addition.
Its minimal, easy-to-use controls are then found on the top of the styler’s arm.
These controls consist of a power switch surrounded by a white LED ring, above a Shine Shot button.
The Shine Shot button controls the hot plates and should only be used on dry hair.
Both controls are accompanied by a short beep that signals that the styler is ready for use.
GHD stylers only ever offer one temperature setting.
GHD recommends using a soft toothbrush to keep this filter clear.
GHD Duet Style review: performance
The GHD Duet Style takes a bit of getting used to.
My favorite way to use the Duet Style is on second-day hair.
If you have long, thick or coily hair, this could exceed 30 minutes or more.
These lengthy times are largely because you have to section the hair, and dry each section in turn.
It then takes multiple, slow passes over each strand of hair to dry it effectively.
Thankfully, the Duet Style’s Shine Shot came to the rescue.
Press the button, wait 20 seconds and the Duet Style becomes a flat iron styler.
You then run it over your hair to knock out any remaining frizz and add shine.
This was noticeably improved while using the Duet Style.
It isn’t the cure for frizz, but it’s close.
This does come at the sacrifice of body and movement though.
What’s more, there’s not much it’s possible for you to do about this.
Helping to counteract the long styling times.
Should I buy the GHD Duet Style?
You want long-lasting styles
The styles created using the GHD Duet Style last noticeably longer than traditional blow drying.
Even on frizzy, curly hair that hates any form of humidity.
First reviewed: April 2024
