# ghd Helios

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ghd-helios
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/hair-dryers
- Placement: #7 of 16 in Hair Dryers, C tier
- Brand: ghd
- LP on this board: 467
- Last researched: 2026-09-03T21:26:40.924Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

The Helios is built with a high-quality ceramic motor that resists wear, and its ionic technology has been shown to last well beyond the typical 3-year warranty period. It’s praised for consistent performance over years of use.

## For

- Ceramic motor
- Ionic tech longevity
- Lightweight
- Professional AC motor built for salon duty cycles
- Simple and powerful with nothing smart to fail

## Against

- Heavier than the brushless premium options
- Nozzle fit is a common minor complaint

## Evidence

Consolidated from 23 cited sources across 20 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Telegraph | telegraph.co.uk | B | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/beauty-style/best-hair-dryers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Allure | Lily Wohlner | B | https://www.allure.com/gallery/best-hair-dryers | fetched and confirmed |
| Who What Wear UK | whowhatwear.com | B | https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/best-hair-dryers | fetched and confirmed |
| Darcey Maria Hair | Darcey Maria Hair | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A2dawfBk7o | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJLs_gmfYuA | fetched and confirmed |
| AlyMew | AlyMew | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TjHwy0nOp4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Tj9CEhHH0 | fetched and confirmed |
| TheMommaThatDoesItAll | TheMommaThatDoesItAll | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YLfIAOR1LU | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68JkOA_1qNM | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOJ_yzOpsU | fetched and confirmed |
| BeautyBytes | BeautyBytes | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbACs7dKLOk | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZpHRUForns | fetched and confirmed |
| Filipina Polish Family in UK | Filipina Polish Family in UK | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vNgWirghp4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Product Reviews For Everyday | Product Reviews For Everyday | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFT21cN5z1Q | fetched and confirmed |
| MitGreen TV | MitGreen TV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chu_ZcHRvoQ | fetched and confirmed |
| 幸せな生活 | 幸せな生活 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiuGjmz4exI | fetched and confirmed |
| Jake Technos | Jake Technos | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDwhWM2SuXw | fetched and confirmed |
| The Independent | Lucy Smith | B | https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/hair/best-hair-dryer-b2101880.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Byrdie | byrdie.com | B | https://www.byrdie.com/ionic-hair-dryers | fetched and confirmed |
| Woman & Home | womanandhome.com | B | https://www.womanandhome.com/beauty/hair/best-hair-dryers-for-fine-hair/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Daily Mail | Erin Deborah Waks | B | https://www.dailymail.com/lifestyle/article-15520791/GHD-Helios-hair-dryer-review-tested-OG-professional-hair-dryer-heres-better-newer-models.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Adorebeauty | adorebeauty.com.au | B | https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/hair/electricals/hairdryers/ionic-vs-ceramic-hairdryer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Grazia | Beauty Experts Fashion | B | https://graziadaily.co.uk/beauty-hair/hair/best-hairdryer/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Dyson Supersonic | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/dyson-supersonic |
| 3 | Shark SpeedStyle Rapid Gloss | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/shark-speedstyle |
| 4 | Rusk W8less Professional 2000 Watt Dryer | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/rusk-w8less-professional-2000-watt-dryer |
| 5 | Laifen Swift Special | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/laifen-swift-special |
| 6 | T3 AireLuxe | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/t3-aireluxe |
| 8 | BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Dryer | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/babylisspro-nano-titanium-dryer |
| 9 | Dyson Airwrap i.d. | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/dyson-airwrap-i-d |
| 10 | Dyson Supersonic r | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/dyson-supersonic-r |
| 11 | Shark FlexStyle | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/shark-flexstyle |
| 12 | L'Oréal Professionnel AirLight Pro | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/l-or-al-professionnel-airlight-pro |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/hair-dryers.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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