An honest assessment of why your current straightener is stuck in 2015 – and why the Cherry Chic ghd tools are the festive, fashion-forward upgrade your hair has been begging for
If you’ve been clinging to the same heat tool since the days of Tumblr and King Kylie, this is an intervention: out with the old and in with the new. And honestly? ghd’s new Cherry Chic limited-edition collection is the only excuse you need.
Every year, when ghd drops a new colour-way, the beauty world does a collective gasp – a sharp intake of breath usually followed by frantic group chats and a quiet, shameful look at your own beat-up styler. This year’s Cherry Chic drop is the definition of festive glam: a deep, glossy cherry-plum finish, luxe vanity cases, and accessories that make your bathroom shelf look like it belongs to someone who definitely has her life together.
It’s the same elite technology ghd is worshipped for… just wearing a far more fabulous outfit. And yes, it’s designed to be displayed – consider it décor.
Meet the Cherry Chic Lineup
All the icons are here, now dipped in the richest jewel-toned shade imaginable:
These are the ride-or-die tools you already trust for smoothness, longevity, and “I didn’t even try” shine – but now they look like limited-edition collectibles you’ll want to gift and keep for yourself. Holiday hair, but make it heirloom.
And with a summer full of weddings, long lunches, winery days, and office soirées, glossy, effortless, just-walked-out-of-a-blow-dry-bar hair is basically a seasonal requirement.
Trend 1: The Glossy, Sculpted Blowout
Created with the ghd duet blowdry in Cherry Chic
The blowout is back – and not in a chaotic ‘90s “big hair, bigger hairspray” way. This version is sleeker, high-gloss, and ridiculously healthy-looking. Think smooth roots, softly curved ends, and the kind of shine that screams expensive.
How to get it:
ghd ANZ Educator Michael Mendel recommends prepping with ghd’s new rehab dry hair nourisher, then using downward airflow with the duet blowdry to seal the cuticle (AKA the secret to a style that lasts all night). Add a gentle curve at the ends for that modern, sculpted finish.
“Cherry Chic feels special – the same performance, just beautifully dressed for the season,” Mendel says.
Trend 2: The Ribbon-Ready Sleek Pony
Created with the ghd chronos + ghd helios
If summer had an official hairstyle, it would be the sleek ponytail. It looks chic for events, survives humidity, loves a metallic ribbon moment, and pairs perfectly with a glossy lip and a tan line.
How to get it:
Prep the hair with ghd rehab damaged hair repairer spray, then smooth the roots with the helios (because a sleek pony starts at the scalp). Glide the chronos through the lengths for that glassy, reflective finish, then top with sleek talker styling oil.
“Cherry Chic tools deliver the luminosity needed to make a simple style feel elevated and luxe,” Mendel explains.
The Perfect Summer Gift (Including for Yourself)
Whether it’s under the tree, part of Secret Santa diplomacy, or a well-earned “I survived 2025” treat, the Cherry Chic collection checks every box:
- Luxe vanity cases
- Collector-worthy colour-way
- ghd’s best-in-class performance
- Tools you’ll use every single week (if not every day)
Beautiful tools. Beautiful colour. Beautiful hair – all season.
Available now in premium salons and at ghdhair.com
And seriously… toss the ancient straightener. It’s had a good run. This is the cherry-on-top upgrade your holiday hair routine deserves.
