GHD Models
GHD have made a number of different versions of hair straighteners over the years. Here is our best efforts at a list, most recent models first.
GHD S7N151 Mini - Partly Repairable
New for June 2024. At £150.
GHD Chronos S8M261 - Partly Repairable
New for 2024. At £289. We have a tear down with images of the insides. We can repair this model using our dedicated Chronos Repair Service
GHD Duet Style S10201- Partly Repairable
This is the first styler/hairdryer and was released in January 2023. The cost? An eye watering £379.
We've got a tear down with photos of the insides.
We can replace the cable on this model using our Duet Style Cable replacement service.
GHD Original S4C242 - Repairable.
This a is a brand new model released in 2022 at £119.
They look like the world famous original MK4.2 irons but have the most up to date GHD internals.
See our GHD S4C242 Original Tear Down
Or see our GHD S4C242 Original Repair Service
GHD UnPlugged S9U221 - Not repairable.
This is a brand new cordless model launched in 2021.
We have one that has been filmed and stripped for spares. See our GHD UnPlugged teardown.
GHD MAX S7N421 - Can be repaired.
This model was launched in 2021. It is a wide plate version of the GHD Gold S7N261 shown below.
Instead of GHD Gold printed on the arm it will have GHD MAX printed on the non switch side arm.
It is repairable using our GHD Gold & Max Repair Service
GHD S7N261 Gold - Can be repaired
This is a recent model and is repairable using our GHD Gold & Max Repair Service
See our GHD Gold S7N261 Repair Guide.
Platinum S8T261 - Not repairable
This model can not be repaired. There is more info about the model on the Platinum page. If a pair breaks under warranty GHD just dispose of them and send out a new pair. For details of why see our FAQ page on the subject.
We can however supply replacement cables for DIY fitting.
Platinum + S8T262 Can be repaired
Eclipse - Not repairable
This model can not be repaired. If a pair breaks under warranty GHD just throw them away and send out a new pair. For details of why see our FAQ page on the subject.
Therefore please bear in mind that once out of warranty, they cannot be repaired if/when they break. For more information about the Eclipse model, see the Eclipse page.
We can however supply replacement cables for DIY fitting.
GHD 5.0 / Mk5 / MkV - Can be repaired
The Mk5 (V) version of GHDs are marked with the model 5.0 (normal 1" wide), SS5.0 (2" wide), MS5.0 (0.5" wide) etc. The new SC5 Contour is, other than the ceramic plates, the same as the SS5 and can be repaired.
This model can be repaired using this repair service.
They are sometimes called the Mk5 gold, but do come in other colours as well. For more details, please have a look at the GHD 5.0 page.
GHD 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 / Mk4 / Mk IV - Can be repaired
The Mk4 (IV) version GHDs are all clearly marked with the model number on the label opposite the power switch. They also have a different style hinge to all previous models.
All these models can be repaired using this repair service.
There are many different variations of this model in different colours (purple, white, black, pink etc) including.... click the links for more details!
- GHD 4.0B
- GHD 4.0 (Pink)
- GHD 4.1B
- GHD 4.2P
- GHD 4.2B
- GHD 4.2B Black and Silver
- GHD 4.2B Purple
- GHD 4.3
- GHD SS 4.0 (2" wide plate version)
- GHD MS 4.0 (0.5" narrow plate version)
GHD 3.1B - Can be Repaired
This is the second generation of Mk3 iron. They are clearly marked with the model number on the label opposite the power switch.
All these models can be repaired using this repair service.
The following models are based upon this model.... click the links for more details!
- GHD 3.1B
- GHD 3.1 (Baby Pink)
- GHD 3.2 - US version
- GHD 3.3 - A very rare hot pink version
- GHD SS2 - wide plate version
GHD 3 - Can be repaired
This model is normally marked with the model number on the label opposite the power switch on the inside of the arm. This model is very similar to the GHD3.1B, apart from it has two small screws which attach the mains switch cover:
All these models can be repaired using this repair service.
Older Model - Can be repaired
Pre Mk 3
These are quite old now and frequently do not have any model number marking as they do not have a label. It's easy to tell if you have this model, as they have a "square" end like this:
Fake Irons - Not repairable
There were once lot of fake GHDs on the market. These were mainly copies of Mk4 GHDs, however there are some fake 3.1B/P's and MK5 around.
GHD Air & Helios Hairdryers - Repairable
GHD Air 1.0 Repair Service HERE
GHD Air 2.0 Extremely rare and unrepairable due to the way it has been put together. It is impossible to take apart and repair without causing cosmetic damage and the process can take an hour or longer.
GHD Helios HE001 Repair Service HERE
We've got a teardown of a GHD Air 1.0 hair dryer on our GHD Air page.
And a teardown video of a GHD Helios HE001 HERE
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