Rank #4 in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree
ghd Curve Curl Tongs, 32mm Barrel, 185°C
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ghd Curve Curl Tongs are corded curling tongs with a 32 mm barrel, a fixed 185°C styling temperature and a protective cool tip, listed at £159.00. They sit at number 4 in this guide, with 4.4 out of 5 from 1,338 ratings and a Best Sellers Rank of 41 in Curling Tongs.
The finding on this ficha is that, unlike most of the listings in this category, its numbers agree with each other. The 185°C in the title is the 185°C in the bullets and the 185°C in the Maximum Temperature Setting field. The bullet's 32 mm barrel is the Size field's 32 millimetres. The 363 g in Item Weight is the same figure the guide's introduction uses when it contrasts this tong with the 820 g Chronos Curve. Two things do not line up neatly: the spec sheet's Model Name calls it a "Soft Curl Tong" where the title says "Curl Tongs", and the Country Of Origin is given as Germany with no further explanation. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands — we have not tested these tongs.
How those 1,338 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £159.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,338 ratings |
| Barrel size | 32 mm — the bullet says 32 mm and the Size field says 32 millimetres |
| Maximum temperature | 185 °C — the same figure in the title, the bullets and the spec sheet |
| Item weight | 363 g |
| Model number | CLT322 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 41 in Curling Tongs, 18,419 in Beauty |
| Model name (as listed) | ghd Curve Soft Curl Tong - Hair Curling Tongs (Black) — the title calls it Curl Tongs |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Purchased after my old ghd tongs went to hair tool heaven. I tried a cheaper brand first hoping they would be as good and to save money. However they didn't live upto my GHD ones so I had a look for any deals, and hey presto I got these ones at significantly lower price than they were selling on other sites. The quality is amazing and they don't dry out my hair like other curlers. Instead they heat up fast, provide long lasting curls that shine and they don't feel heavy to use. Excellent purchase”
Verified purchase“Tried every curling iron but nothing compares to this!! good to style on hair, easy to use, worth the money - but heats up super quick so need to be careful. Super happy with the product!!!!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree.
Questions people ask
What temperature do the ghd Curve Curl Tongs run at?
185°C. The listing calls this the optimum styling temperature, and the same figure appears in the title, in the bullets and in the Maximum Temperature Setting field.
How big is the barrel?
32 mm. The bullets describe a large 32 mm barrel for consistent curls, and the Size field lists 32 millimetres.
Do they turn themselves off?
Yes. The listing states an automatic sleep mode after 30 minutes of non-use.
Are they corded or cordless?
Corded electric. The listing gives a swivel cord for comfortable styling and an input voltage of 240 volts AC.
What comes in the box?
The listing mentions a styling glove, and states a 2 year ghd manufacturer's guarantee.
How heavy are the tongs?
363 g according to the Item Weight field. The listing gives no second weight figure to compare it with.
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