--- title: "ghd Helios review" description: "ghd Helios review: the brushless-motor dryer with a 3m cable and one nozzle, its key specs, what owners report, who suits it and answers to common questions." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/ghd-helios/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-05 score: 8.5 --- # ghd Helios review > **Our verdict:** The ghd Helios ranks 7th of the 10 hair dryers we compare, with 8.5 out of 10. No. 7 of 10 in our [hair dryers ranking](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.5 out of 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. 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 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084GM29DF) ## Why the ghd Helios scores 8.5 - How happy owners are: 7th of 10 - How many rated it: 8th of 10 - How new it is: 4th 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. ### Key specs - Motor: Brushless - Airflow: About 75mph (brand figure) - Cable: 3m, UK three-pin plug - Settings: Variable power and temperature, plus cool shot - Technology: Ionic, Aeroprecis nozzle design - Nozzle: One contoured nozzle - Diffuser: Not included - Warranty: 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. ## All 10 hair dryers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Remington PROluxe AC9140](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/remington-proluxe-ac9140/) | 9.1 | Best Choice | | 2 | [BaByliss Power Smooth 2400W Hair Dryer 5736CU](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/babyliss-power-smooth-2400/) | 9.0 | | | 3 | [Remington Shine Therapy D5216](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/remington-shine-therapy-d5216/) | 9.0 | | | 4 | [BaByliss Super Power 2400W Hair Dryer 5240U](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/babyliss-super-power-2400-5240u/) | 8.9 | | | 5 | [Remington Power Dry D3010](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/remington-power-dry-d3010/) | 8.9 | Value for Money | | 6 | [BaByliss Midnight Luxe 2300W Hair Dryer 5781U](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/babyliss-midnight-luxe-2300/) | 8.7 | | | 7 | **ghd Helios** (this review) | 8.5 | | | 8 | [Wahl Power Shine ZY151](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/wahl-power-shine-zy151/) | 8.4 | Best Budget | | 9 | [Dyson Supersonic Origin](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/dyson-supersonic-origin/) | 8.3 | | | 10 | [ghd Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer](https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/ghd-flight-plus-travel-hair-dryer/) | 8.3 | | ## 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. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Expert Reviews: ghd Helios hair dryer review](https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/health-beauty/1411605/ghd-helios-hair-dryer-review) - [John Lewis: ghd Helios Hair Dryer, Black](https://www.johnlewis.com/ghd-helios-hair-dryer/black/p4894280) - [Cult Beauty: ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer, Black](https://cultbeauty.co.uk/p/ghd-helios-professional-hair-dryer-black/12398782) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/hair-dryers/ghd-helios/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md