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ghd Helios review

No. 7 of 10 in our hair dryers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The ghd Helios ranks 7th of the 10 hair dryers we compare, with 8.5 out of 10.

ghd Helios

8.5/10

The ghd Helios is a salon-style corded hair dryer with a brushless motor, a 3m cable and a contoured nozzle. It suits people who want fast, smooth, shiny drying and don't need a diffuser.

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Why it's here

  • Brushless motor and 2200W for fast drying
  • Long 3m cable reaches without an extension
  • Wide nozzle gives a focused, smooth airflow for straightening
  • Two-year guarantee

Keep in mind

  • Heavier than the travel and DC-motor models, around 780g
  • Some owners find it lacks root volume
  • Premium money for a dryer with no diffuser in the box

Why the ghd Helios scores 8.5

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 hair dryers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are7th of 10
  • How many rated it8th of 10
  • How new it is4th of 10

Why it sits behind the BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W Hair Dryer 5781U

The BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W Hair Dryer 5781U (8.7) beats the ghd Helios (8.5) because it leaves owners a little happier.

About the ghd Helios

The Helios is a corded dryer built around a brushless motor. ghd describes the airflow as a consistent 75mph. The cable is 3m long and ends in a UK three-pin plug, so it reaches a mirror without an extension lead.

Controls are variable power and temperature settings plus a cool shot to set the style. John Lewis lists ionic technology and ghd's Aeroprecis nozzle design, and Expert Reviews describes a ceramic and ionic heating element. ghd says a built-in acoustic system keeps noise down. Expert Reviews found it clearly quieter than ghd's Air dryer.

In the box there is the dryer and one detachable, contoured nozzle. A diffuser is not included and is sold separately. It comes with a two-year warranty.

What owners report about the ghd Helios

We found very little owner feedback written about this exact model on the UK pages we could open, so this section is short.

The independent review we read, from Expert Reviews, found the Helios dried quickly and left hair smooth and shiny with little frizz. It also found hair looked flatter than expected, with less volume and movement. The cool shot button was slow to make a difference, and its position on the handle made the reviewer's hands ache.

Who the ghd Helios suits

The Helios suits people with long or thick hair who want quick drying, a smooth finish and a long cable, and who mainly straighten or blow-dry sleek. Lower noise is a further plus.

Look elsewhere if you want volume or curls, since you would need to buy a diffuser separately. The Remington Shine Therapy D5216 includes a diffuser and concentrator for far less money. The ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer is the better pick if you travel often, and Dyson Supersonic Origin if you want a high-speed digital motor.

Questions about the ghd Helios

Is the ghd Helios a good hair dryer?

Yes, for speed and finish. Expert Reviews found it dried hair fast and left it smooth and shiny, but the hair looked flatter than expected. It is expensive.

Does the ghd Helios come with a diffuser?

No. John Lewis lists no accessories, and ghd's retail listing shows just one contoured nozzle. A diffuser is sold separately.

Is the ghd Helios ionic?

Yes. John Lewis lists ionic technology, and Expert Reviews describes a ceramic and ionic heating element.

How long is the ghd Helios cable?

3m, with a UK three-pin plug, according to ghd's product copy on Cult Beauty. John Lewis lists 250cm, so check the listing if length matters.

Is the ghd Helios quieter than the ghd Air?

Yes. Expert Reviews found it noticeably quieter than the Air, at roughly Dyson levels.

Other hair dryer picks

The other badge winners in our hair dryers ranking.

All 10 hair dryers, compared

  1. 1 Remington PROluxe AC9140Best Choice 9.1 Check Price
  2. 2 BaByliss Power Smooth 2400W Hair Dryer 5736CU 9.0 Check Price
  3. 3 Remington Shine Therapy D5216 9.0 Check Price
  4. 4 BaByliss Super Power 2400W Hair Dryer 5240U 8.9 Check Price
  5. 5 Remington Power Dry D3010Value for Money 8.9 Check Price
  6. 6 BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W Hair Dryer 5781U 8.7 Check Price
  7. 7 ghd HeliosThis review 8.5 Check Price
  8. 8 Wahl Power Shine ZY151Best Budget 8.4 Check Price
  9. 9 Dyson Supersonic Origin 8.3 Check Price
  10. 10 ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer 8.3 Check Price
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ghd Helios

The ghd Helios is a salon-style corded hair dryer with a brushless motor, a 3m cable and a contoured nozzle. 8.5 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover hair dryers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.

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