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We guarantee all our products GENUINE or your money back!

Spotting Fake GHD Straighteners & Fake GHD Websites

All customers should show extra caution when purchasing ghd straighteners, as a lot of people are trying to pass off the fake ghd straighteners as genuine ghd straighteners. There is sometimes very little to differentiate in appearance, genuine ghd straighteners to ghd fakes. The fake ghd straighteners can include authentic looking ghd packaging and a ghd hologram that are visible on the appliance.

I have a straightener, so how do I tell if it’s genuine?

Many of the fake ghd websites offer their straighteners at a substantial price reduction compared to the genuine ghd websites.

Price - If your straightener has been purchased for below $220 (AUD) then the chances are very high that you have bought a fake ghd.

Materials - You will also notice that fake ghd hair straighteners are poorly made using low grade materials, these straighteners can not only damage your hair but they can also be dangerous to surfaces and break easily.

Delivery – If your ghd is being shipped from abroad then the chances are that you have bought a fake ghd. Many websites in china offer these low prices so keep an eye out for dispatch addresses and be aware that fake ghds coming from abroad usually take weeks to get delivered. Only buy from genuine Australian retailers that are based in Australia and offer either next day delivery or delivery in 2 to 3 days.

Fake ghd websites – These are often easy to spot and the above three points are the best ways to spot a fake ghd website. Look at the selling price, the delivery methods and expected time of delivery and also check the website for contact details and addresses. Many fake ghd websites don’t publish their address details which is a key sign that they are selling counterfeit goods.

Verify - To check if your ghd straightener is genuine smake sure you register it on the official ghd website using the ghd hologram verification. Genuine ghd straighteners also carry a 24 month manufacturer’s guarantee.

I am looking on ebay and want to get my ghd straightener from there, how can I see if it’s from genuine ghd retailers?

A large proportion of fake and counterfeit straighteners (such as the Mark 4) are sold through fake ghd websites and online auction sites like eBay. If you feel that the price is very good and less than the general market price then it is likely to be a fake ghd hair straightener and an indication of a poor quality straightener.

People trying to sell these fake ghd hair straighteners will try and hook you in by saying that the products has its holograms and security seals, but this alone does not mean that it is a genuine ghd straightener.

Also look at who you are buying from, if you are buying from someone based in Hong Kong that is shipping from there then that is also likely to be a fake ghd.

The best way to be sure that you are getting a genuine ghd straightener is to look on the official ghd site and buy from the ghd genuine retailers, of which we only compare on this site!

What do I do? I have just bought a mark 4 straightener on eBay and it seems fake?

There are a number of steps you should immediately concentrate on such as:

Email the eBay seller and demand a refund

Let eBay know about the item you have bought and that you believe it is a fake ghd straightener. Selling fake products is illegal

If you have paid for your item through PayPal, see if they will aid you in getting the money back you paid for the fake ghd.

You should also subsequently notify ghd here of this forgery and they will take action against the eBay seller.

The bad news is that the ghd straightener you have is not under any kind of guarantee as it is not a genuine product.

Don't always believe what you read!

Remember that the sellers of fake goods will try to deceive you. Statements in the seller's auction of 'genuine product', 'holograms and security seals' do not guarantee the authenticity of the item.

Can you contact them?

Remember that most businesses that use a free email account such as hotmail or gmail are suspect. Why hide behind a free email account? If your not sure about a site email them. If they are genuine they will give you details as to where on the ghd website thier business is listed as an authorised salon. In most cases they won't even email you back!

 How low can they go?

Websites like us that are also an authorised salon sell GHD's at heavily discounted prices already. Yet some "sites" (fake) are selling them at $200, $150 even $80 !! If it seems to good to be true it DEFINTELTY IS! Look carefully at the price it usually is a reflection of the product's poor quality.

 Website Mis-Conceptions

Websites that claim to be Australian or have.AU in them are not always AUSTRALIAN. Anyone can buy that web address. Another attempt at fooling the public.

 Who are the biggest scam sites??

We can now name sites that are listed on the GHD FAKE WEBSITE database. This list has been compiled by GHD themselve and passed on to us for our customers. CLICK HERE to view the list. If you have come across a site not on this list feel free to ask us via email, or send us a link and we can inform you. This is a free service we are offering so you can buy confidently.

 Official press Release from GHD

We urge all our customers to be aware of fake styling irons which are being passed off to the unsuspecting buyer as genuine ghd stylers.

Often very similar in appearance to genuine ghd stylers (including holograms and packaging), tests have shown that these fakes are made from poor quality materials. Those buying counterfeit ghd stylers risk serious injury such as electrocution due to poor quality construction and lack of safety checks on the products.

Ghd continues to invest significant resources to prevent the illegal sale of fake styling irons. "

A word from Leon Brant...

The rate of counterfeit ghd straightener websites are on the rise. Each day countless amount of innocent online shoppers are being tricked into buying inferior products. These fake ghd straighteners are made from very cheap materials which do not last very long, they do not use the same advanced technology as genuine ghd parts therefore not gaining the same result as a genuine GHD. These sites will advertise a warranty with the product, these warranties are also fake. GHD will not service nor repair a fake iron. Do not be fooled. You get what you pay for. Only buy from reputable GHD online stockists. Before you hand over your money or credit card details to these websites remember you are giving your details to decievers and thieves.