Style on the Go: ghd Unplugged

Jul 8th, 2021

ghd Unplugged

Courtesy of ghd

A new compact and cordless styler has been released by ghd. (July 2021)

ghd Unplugged is light, portable and powerful, allowing you to touch up your style on the go without compromising on performance.

Unplugged features:

45-second heat-up time
Up to 20 minutes of continuous styling
Conveniently charge at home or on the go using the USB-C charging cable
Heat-resistant carrying case
Optimum styling temperature of 365°F across both plates

"The ghd unplugged tool is a game changer for stylists!" says Justine Marjan, ghd North America ambassador. "This tool fits in my bag and is perfect for on-the-job quick touch-ups. I love how lightweight it is and how quickly it heats up so I can truly polish any look, anywhere. Sometimes I'm in such a rush in the morning that I don't have time to style a full look on myself, so I love that I can grab the unplugged tool and do my hair literally anywhere."

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