A HISTORY OF GHD
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WHERE IT ALL STARTED
20013 hairdressers bring a new and innovative straightening iron from Korea to the UK.
Rapidly becomes the must- have styling tool. Sold through salons, fan base quickly develops through the recommendation of stylists.
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International Phenomenon
2003 - 2007ghd goes international, entering Australia, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Germany and France.
ghdhair.com launches, bringing the brand online.
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Unique R&D Facility
2010ghd opens a research and development lab dedicated to the thermal manipulation of hair - a world first. ghd now holds 117 patents, 37 granted and 80 pending.
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Building a premium powerful beauty brand
2012Expansion into premium retail gives proximity to luxury beauty brands such as Chanel, Dior and Lancôme.
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Innovative Styling Portfolio
2015 - 2021ghd launches into new categories: hairdryers in 2012 with ghd air®, followed by curling in 2014 with ghd curve®.
Our core styler technology performance is enhanced via Ultra-zone™ technology, ultimately creating our most premium styler, ghd platinum+.
New dual-zone™ technology introduced and our ghd gold® and max wide plate styler reimagined, delivering smoother, sleeker and healthier looking hair.
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From International to Global
TO THE FUTURERapid growth in USA, Asia, Middle East and beyond. With more exciting NPD launches and innovations to come.