ghd Oracle Review

A brand which has long held its position as one of the leading names in the hair styling business, it was inevitable that at some point ghd would come out with a curling tool that’s both as effective and as efficient as its iconic straighteners.

With new releases largely dictated by market demand, and with natural waves and curly hair now as popular as the style of dead-straight hair was ten years ago, the branch into hair curlers has ensured that ghd remains front of mind when selecting the best hair styling products. In this blog, we’re taking a look at one of ghd’s most coveted releases from a few years back, the ghd Oracle – considering how easy it is to use, how effective it is, and whether it’s worth the investment.

What is the ghd Oracle and how does it work?

The ghd Oracle is a revolutionary hair curler which replaces the traditional curling tong with two plates, constructed with a U-shaped bend in the middle. With the plate heating to 185 degrees Celsius in just 30 seconds, the design and construction of the Oracle is such that it creates versatile curls with different angles and approaches – all while protecting the hair from the kind of heat damage experienced when you wrap hair around a curling tong.

Not only that, but because you run hair through the plates rather than wrapping them around a heated tool, the end result is curls which are smooth and glossy – creating a perfect finish for users with all different types of hair.

The user experience: how easy is the ghd Oracle to use?

The ghd Oracle is unarguably effective once you get the hang of it – however, it is worth noting that it can take some time, testing, and patience to really get to grips with how the tool works.

And actually, when it comes to the user experience, it is not the complexity of the tool that makes it difficult to get to grips with – rather, it is how easy the Oracle actually is to use. With so many hair styling tools available on the market, many of which require complex angling and twisting of the hair as it sits between the heated plates, using a product which simply requires you to tilt and pull seems far too good to be true. But it works – and the results are picture perfect every time.

Because that’s literally all it takes. You simply take a section of hair, clamp it between the heated plates, tilt the tool, and pull it through your hair – with the speed of the pull impacting how tight and ringleted your curls will be.

It really is that simple.

How does it compare to other curlers and to ghd’s iconic straighteners?

Let’s be honest for a minute, ghd straighteners are pretty effective when it comes to achieving perfect curls and waves – with most users finding that once they have mastered the skill of wrapping hair around the barrel and gradually running the heated plates through the hair, they are left with decent ringlets and waves. So, is there really a consumer need for the Oracle curlers?

In short, yes – for a couple of different reasons.

Firstly, the ghd Oracle is far superior to other curlers on the market because it protects hair from heat damage thanks to its innovative system and design.

Secondly, the Oracle may take some time to get the hang of but once you learn how to use it, the results you can achieve using your Oracle tool are incredibly versatile. From soft waves to ringlet curls, the Oracle makes all of this possible depending on the way that you angle the tool during use and the speed at which you run the heated plates over your hair.

Finally, the ghd Oracle works on all different hair types, from long hair to short – enabling users to create all sorts of different finishes to suit their preference and end goal.

Is the ghd Oracle worth the hype?

Price at the top end of the market, there is no disputing that the ghd Oracle is an investment – however, upon testing and after having used and discussed the tool with many of our clients, here at Boilerhouse we believe that the price is one worth investing in for the versatility and quality you get.

The ghd Oracle is designed with the ease of straighteners in mind, but produces curls which range from uniform to more rustic for Boho vibes – making it a tool designed for an excellent user experience (once you’ve got the hang of it, that is!)

If the ghd Oracle is a tool that you’re keen to try, we stock this and other ghd products in our salon and online shop. Get in touch or browse the website for more detail.