ghd Speed
Hair Dryers

Speed

ghd

Released Feb 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Sep 28, 2026

This lightweight hair dryer offers fast, powerful airflow and a large diffuser for effortless styling. The ghd Speed scores 83/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the hair dryers category. Coverage includes reviews from Cosmopolitan, Stylist, Pedestrian, and TechRadar.

Critic Score

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83

based on 4 expert reviews

CosmopolitanStylistPedestrianTechRadar

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 76 (TechRadar) to 88 (Cosmopolitan). Cosmopolitan tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Easy to use(3)
  • Fast drying time(3)
  • Lightweight design(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(5)
  • High price(3)

4 Publication Reviews

88
Independent publication02/2026

AI summary of this review

The ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer is highly praised for its exceptional drying speed and smoothing capabilities, though it comes with a premium price tag.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication02/2024

AI summary of this review

The Ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer is highly praised for its impressive drying speed, lightweight build, and ability to leave hair smooth and soft without overheating the device.

Score estimated from the review text

78
Independent publication05/2026

AI summary of this review

The ghd Speed is a high-performing, expensive hair dryer that meaningfully reduces drying time for curly hair, though it is heavier than some rivals and requires a separate purchase for the diffuser.

Score estimated from the review text

76
Major publication02/2026

AI summary of this review

The GHD Speed is a powerful and user-friendly hair dryer with excellent control options, though it is held back by its bulk, high price, and a questionable 'halo' airflow feature.

Score estimated from the review text