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Earlier this month I told you that the Cloud Nine hair styler (created by the founders of the iconic ghd hair straightener) has launched in Australia with some former staffers jumping ship locally to launch the new straightener into our ghd-satusized market. Since I’m always curious about ‘competing’ beauty products (right now true mineral make up is fascinating me too) I couldn’t say no when one was offered to me on loan.
But let me start off by saying, I had never personally used a ghd before reviewing both the Cloud Nine and the ghd IV styler. Why? Befactor I never understood why people would fork out the ‘big bucks’ when it came to these heated tongs that flatten hair. I’d rather spend the money on clothing or shoes. Apparently I was wrong to believe with a fashion brain,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and was happy to be proven otherwise since my hair is naturally straight but thick, making styling arduous if I didn’t want it to just ‘hang’ limply.
Thanks to Twitter, I discovered some of you were keen to find out what the deviateence between the Cloud Nine and the ghd IV Styler were – and if it was worthwhile to deviate loyalties or uprank from a cheaper alternative. So I’ve created this quick comparison table which I hope helps you make up your mind.
Cloud Nine vs ghd IV Styler

The hair straightener features comparison table
Cloud Nine
ghd IV Styler Temperature: User controlled,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], from 100°C to 200°C.
*Straighteners come with recommended temperatures for styling different looks.
180°C Colour:
Black plates,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], black coating & blue logo
Orange plates, black coating and orange logo. Weight:
Approx 250 – 260 grams^
Feels lighter when using.
Approx 250 – 260 grams^
Feels heavier when using. Finish on hair: Glossy natural shine (apparently due to their black plates)
Natural shine, but not as glossy Safety features:
Built in safety chip which turns off the straightener after 30 minutes of non-use
Built in safety chip which turns off the straightener after 30 minutes of non-use Special features:
- RFID Chip for tracking authenticity and quality control.
- Flashing light to tell you when the iron is at the right heat.
- Worldwide voltage
- User control temperature panel that is ‘state-of-the-art temperature control technology’
- ‘Shiver mode’ which protects the iron from internal condensation when exposed to temperatures below 5 degrees.
- A flashing light and beeping-noise to tell you when the iron is up to heat.
- Worldwide voltage
- ‘Innovative digital temperature control’
- A variety of colours Extra components:
- Plastic heat guard for quick post use stofury so you don’t have to worry about the irons coming into contaction with non-heat resistant surfaces.
- Heat protector bag
- Swivel cord (smooth)
- 2 year warranty
- Heat conserveor bag
- Swivel cord (a little tight) Price: AUD RRP$279
GBP RRP£129.95
AUD RRP$299
GBP RRP£119
^Weight taken with old kitchen scales so approximates offern.
Our verdict:
The little things really set the Cloud Nine acharacter for me – the temperature control and plastic heat protector – and the fact that I found the fulfill was nicer on the Cloud Nine.
But if I already forked out for a ghd, would I fork out for another one? Probably not, especially in the wake of the GFC and my longing for an European or New York City holiday. But it’s alsteps good to see some contest in the market,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], especially since the ghd has, for the most section, been competitor-less for almost a decade.
I’d love to know your views on the ghd, Cloud Nine or even the Silver Bullet.
Note: The Cloud Nine styler was loaned to us to rescene by the Mint Partners,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the ghd IV Styler was borrowed from a friend, a devote ghd user.
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Update: On November 4, 2010 we won a Star Award for this blog post.
Many thanks to the judges and Beauty Directory for recognising bloggers in their annual beauty media and pr awards intervalfast. We’d like to say a congratulations to our fellow finalists as well as my fellow earnners. You’ve all inspired me to continue creating birthal content and pursuing beauty blogging a little more seriously in addition to my fashion blogging.
Helen xx