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ghd Chronos Flat Iron (1 inch plate) White
- HD motion-responsive™ technology - Reacting to your styling motion with 2x more responsiveness and intelligence to deliver ultra fast performance
- ghd's latest generation ceramic heater - Ensures the optimum delivery of heat energy into the styling glides to guarantee optimum results
- Rapid heat styling plates with ultra gloss coating - Provides the smoothest glide to deliver one stroke styling with up to 85% more shine
- 8.8 ft swivel cord for convenient styling - Professional length, 360º cord for comfortable styling wherever you are
- 365ºF temperature for optimum styling - Any hotter damages the hair, any cooler and the result is compromised
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Introducing ghd's professional HD motion-responsive styler, ghd chronos; extra responsive for ultra-fast personalized styling that transforms your hair in one stroke, that's suitable for all hair types.
Experience a revolutionary transformation at your fingertips with the HD motion-responsive technology, continuously adapting to your styling movements to deliver unrivaled heat monitoring accuracy, maintaining the ideal styling temperature of 365F as indicated by the sensor light. Achieve instant and superior styles.
High-performance ceramic floating plates are coated with an ultra-gloss finish, resulting in easier styling and more shine.
ghd chronos features a re-engineered wishbone hinge to meticulously keep the plates perfectly aligned, giving you the control and ease required to unleash your full creative potential.
Having an ultra-ergonomic sleek rounded design means you can effortlessly transition between perfectly straight styles, elegant curls and captivating waves with a simple tilt of your hand.
For extra peace of mind, ghd chronos features an integrated sleep mode meaning your styler with automatically switch off after 10 minutes of inactivity, providing added safety and energy efficiency.
3X faster HD Motion-Responsive Styler: 2x more responsive for ultra-fast personalized styling, continuously adapts to your styling movements, adjusting the power for unparalleled heat monitoring accuracy at the optimum styling temperature of 365°F, indicated by the sensor light.
One stroke high-definition results that last: For instant and superior styles.
HD Results: more shine, less frizz and more breakage protection.
High-performance ceramic floating plates: coated with ultra-gloss for frizz-free, easy-glide styling.
Re-engineered wishbone hinge: holds the plates in perfect alignment, giving you the ease and control you need to unleash your full creative versatility.
Ultra-ergonomic sleek rounded design: allows you to switch your style from perfect straight looks to curls, flicks and waves at the easiest tilt of a hand.
Sleep mode: switches off if not used for 10 minutes.
Universal voltage. Protective plate guard. Professional length 9ft cord.
Experience a revolutionary transformation at your fingertips with the HD motion-responsive technology, continuously adapting to your styling movements to deliver unrivaled heat monitoring accuracy, maintaining the ideal styling temperature of 365F as indicated by the sensor light. Achieve instant and superior styles.
High-performance ceramic floating plates are coated with an ultra-gloss finish, resulting in easier styling and more shine.
ghd chronos features a re-engineered wishbone hinge to meticulously keep the plates perfectly aligned, giving you the control and ease required to unleash your full creative potential.
Having an ultra-ergonomic sleek rounded design means you can effortlessly transition between perfectly straight styles, elegant curls and captivating waves with a simple tilt of your hand.
For extra peace of mind, ghd chronos features an integrated sleep mode meaning your styler with automatically switch off after 10 minutes of inactivity, providing added safety and energy efficiency.
3X faster HD Motion-Responsive Styler: 2x more responsive for ultra-fast personalized styling, continuously adapts to your styling movements, adjusting the power for unparalleled heat monitoring accuracy at the optimum styling temperature of 365°F, indicated by the sensor light.
One stroke high-definition results that last: For instant and superior styles.
HD Results: more shine, less frizz and more breakage protection.
High-performance ceramic floating plates: coated with ultra-gloss for frizz-free, easy-glide styling.
Re-engineered wishbone hinge: holds the plates in perfect alignment, giving you the ease and control you need to unleash your full creative versatility.
Ultra-ergonomic sleek rounded design: allows you to switch your style from perfect straight looks to curls, flicks and waves at the easiest tilt of a hand.
Sleep mode: switches off if not used for 10 minutes.
Universal voltage. Protective plate guard. Professional length 9ft cord.
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Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's 30-Day Return Policy.
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The ghd Chronos is a 1-inch ceramic flat iron for people who want fast, smooth styling with a glossy finish; its motion-responsive technology and coated plates are designed to support one-stroke styling.
Recommended For
- People who straighten or smooth their hair before work and want a styler designed for quick, one-pass styling; TechRadar found the Chronos fast and smooth in use.
- People who use one flat iron for both straight styles and curls or waves; reviewers found the Chronos’s rounded shape and hinge helpful for creating curls.
- People who prioritize a smooth, glossy finish and want a ceramic flat iron for regular dry-hair styling; the review found the plates glided easily through hair.
- People replacing an older straightener who want faster styling and are willing to pay for a premium model; TechRadar found the Chronos fast and smooth, though the upgrade may feel modest for existing Platinum+ owners.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When thick, wavy, curly, or frizz-prone hair needs a sleeker finish, the Chronos can smooth it into a straighter style; a review found the result looked sleek and shiny after a 10-minute session.
- When you want loose waves or curls without switching to a separate curling tool, the rounded edges let you turn the flat iron as you style; reviewers reported creating waves and curls without noticeable kinks or catching.
- When styling long or thick hair before going out, the Chronos can make a full straightening or wave-styling session feel more manageable; one reviewer found it quick to use on long, thick hair and comfortable to hold.
- When you want a polished straight style that holds up through a busy day, the Chronos is designed for sleek results, and one user with thick, wavy, frizz-prone hair reported that the style stayed smooth for two days without touch-ups.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Straightening dry hair across all hair types for a straight finish |
| Styling Technology And Heat | HD motion-responsive styling technology with a ceramic heating surface and a maximum temperature setting of 365°F |
| Power And Cord | 250 W corded-electric operation with an 8.8 ft cable |
| Color And Finish | White |
| Model Identifiers | Chronos 1-Inch model; model number Chronos |
Reference Q&A
Q: Is the ghd Chronos worth choosing over the Platinum+?
A: Choose the Chronos if you want ghd’s newer motion-responsive technology and a slightly more curved design for straightening and creating curls or waves. In TechRadar’s side-by-side test, the styling results were similar, with the Chronos slightly faster; the Platinum+ may be the better value if you find it for less and do not need those updates.
Q: Should I get the Chronos or the wider-plate Chronos Max?
A: Choose this 1-inch Chronos for versatile styling, including curls and waves, or if you prefer narrower plates. The 2-inch Chronos Max is designed for long, thick, or curly hair, where its wider plates can cover larger sections; choose it if straightening coverage is your priority.
Q: Should I choose the ghd Chronos or the Dyson Airstrait?
A: Choose the Chronos if your hair is already dry and you want a conventional heated-plate flat iron for straightening or creating waves and curls. Choose the Dyson Airstrait if you want to straighten hair from wet to dry with airflow; it has a different styling process and is not a like-for-like flat iron.
Q: Is the ghd Chronos a worthwhile upgrade from the ghd Original?
A: Choose the Chronos if you want motion-responsive styling technology and ghd’s newer design. The Original is a simpler 1-inch flat iron and may suit you if you mainly want basic straightening and prefer a lower-priced option. Both are designed for styling at 365°F; the Chronos is the more feature-focused choice.
Q: Can I use the ghd Chronos when traveling internationally?
A: Yes. ghd says the Chronos has universal voltage and can adapt to local voltage abroad. You may need a plug adapter for your destination; the product is not intended for use with a voltage converter.
Q: Is the ghd Chronos suitable for different hair types?
A: ghd describes the Chronos as suitable for all hair types. It operates at 365°F, and the provided product information does not list adjustable temperature settings, so it may be less suitable for shoppers who want to select different heat levels.
Q: Can the ghd Chronos create waves or curls as well as straighten hair?
A: Yes. ghd says the Chronos can create sleek straight styles, waves, and curls, so it can serve for more than straightening. Its 1-inch plates are the size specified for this model.
Q: Does the ghd Chronos turn off automatically if I leave it on?
A: Yes. ghd says the Chronos switches itself off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Q: Is the ghd Chronos worth buying over the Platinum+?
A: It may suit buyers who value faster styling or the Chronos’s styling differences, but the discussion suggests results can be similar and may not justify the higher price for everyone. Compare current prices and consider whether those differences matter for your hair and routine.
Q: Can you adjust the Chronos’s temperature?
A: No temperature adjustment is indicated in the product information: it lists a fixed 365°F setting. Reddit comparisons also describe the Chronos and Platinum+ as lacking user temperature control, so it may not suit someone who specifically wants adjustable heat.
Q: Is the 1-inch Chronos a good fit for thick, curly, or frizz-prone hair?
A: User reports are mixed: some people with thick, wavy, or frizz-prone hair describe smooth results, while others say the Chronos did not straighten their hair effectively. A 1-inch plate may require smaller sections or more passes depending on your hair; the fixed 365°F setting also limits heat customization.
Q: Can the Chronos make curls or waves as well as straighten hair?
A: Yes, users and a stylist comparison discuss using the Chronos to curl or wave hair as well as straighten it. The comparison describes its curls as more defined than the Platinum+’s, but results will depend on technique and hair.