GHD Oracle Review With Demonstration

[@haleykelly3393]

I've just bought it & certainly wish I had of kept my money. Anyone thinking of buying I would read reviews & certainly think about it. Thanks for demonstrating this.

[@huanita]

Thanks for all the insights, the best video I've seen so far 🙂

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic, that is very encouraging thank you.

[@milagroslloyd709]

Thank you for this review. After seeing this, i will not waste my money for this.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad I saved you some money

[@meganjohanna117]

It’s for the public who can’t get curling with the straightener. I’m a hairdresser and I struggled but my clients love it.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

yes i just think even if that's the case they aren't much easier to use than a straightener and you get a better curl just my opinion ✌🏻

[@meganjohanna117]

The Life Of Hair I hate the inconsistency of the curl also.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Megan Johanna I know hey 😩

[@meganjohanna117]

The Life Of Hair the crazy thing is... I’m in Australia and we had to do so much and be “chosen” to stock this product. Now we’ve sold out and can’t get any as GHD has decided the rest of the world needs it first. This company is crazy. I’m a massive fan of the Glide brush, such a great tool. And they limit drop it. Grrrr frustration plus

[@Daniel.boiXSS]

Thank you for the demo as you are totally right as I have given up after two goes and thinking to return it now!!!😩

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome May, yer it’s not the product I was hoping for.

[@rebeccaelias9237]

I have one and can't praise enough!!! Once you learn the different curls it's quicker than (curling) a straightener and can give you so many more looks than a curling want. It does take some practice but it's well worth it. I also find I don't have to blow dry my hair before using it (I can let my curly hair air dry and then use it). Honestly has saved me 20mins in a hair routine and now my hair always looks like I've walked straight out of a salon.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

That fantastic I am super pleased you have got it working for you, I have hear mixed reports for clients and comments on KZbin 😁✌🏻

[@PrincessM888]

Thank you for honest review. I also agree it’s heavily overpriced for what it does. I think that GHD has got better products in better prices.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

your welcome, yes i think ghd missed the mark with this product👍🏻

[@jakibotham5600]

I wish I’d watched your video before I purchased the oracle 😩

[@silverstargirl20]

Best video on GHD oracle. I need to buy a XL 2 inch hair straightener, Could you plzz guide me which one should I get ? If its for professional use then I m sure it would be great . So need your advice/ suggestion on this.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Well personally I would have the 2 inch XL straighteners if You are looking for a very soft curl, I would go for the 1 inch straighteners if you are looking for a more beachy waves or a curl that you could brush out into a soft wave alternatively to that you could obviously have a tong or a wand. I think the Oracle is just one of those things that easily creates a very uninspiring Curl but with practice you can make something more interesting and there are various different techniques that can be created with it I just don’t think it’s very easy you would still have to learn how to use it and if you’re going to learn how to use it then you may as well use a normal GHD straightener and learn to curl with that instead. Hope that helps 😁✌🏻

[@silverstargirl20]

The Life Of Hair thank you so much for the reply, Actually I need to get an XL 2 inch hair straightener for straightening my long frizzy hair, which one would you recommend / suggest me for this purpose specifically? I know all the professionals usually do use 2 inch hair straightener for straightening long frizzy hair at their salons

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Okay perfect so 2 inch straighteners I love my GHD 2 inch trainers I have used other ones Cloudnine, Babyliss they’re all very good I don’t really see the need to upgrade my GHD ones to another brand as the GHD ones do a perfect job of straightening thick, course, frizzy hair 😁👌🏻

[@silverstargirl20]

The Life Of Hair so you found the GHD 2 inch hair straightener the best among cloud nine , babyliss and other brands ? Is this the one you r talking abt ? www.ghdhair.com/max/ghd-max-styler

[@joycet1162]

This is the best review video I have seen so far on hair tool products! Straight to the point, honest and fair view. I was about to click on buying the Oracle but now decided against it.

[@hinamalik6416]

Hi how are you? Can you tell me which straightener is best for bonding services.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Good thank you hope you are well too? Do you mean a keratin Brazilian blowdry treatment?

[@hinamalik6416]

@@TheLifeOfHair yes I do lots of Rebounding keratin.yes exactly I mean Brazilian blow dry like Felps and keune keratin, keune Rebounding.

[@Georgeharris99]

I think this product is for the consumer because it's suppose to make curling more easier

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes that’s who I thought it was for but to be honest it’s no easier than using a straightener 😕

[@rebeccaelias9237]

@@TheLifeOfHair as a curly hair girl I have to blow dry my hair then curl with the straightener. Now with the oracle, I can air dry and go straight in. So for me it saves me blow dry time and I also find this much faster than curling on a ghd straightener. Now I only use my straightener for straightening my hair! My Oracle does everything else! Also, handy tip I do my fringe with it and it gives me great volume.

[@adelaciurea556]

Very very useful review! I was thinking about buying this product just because the name ghd itself stands for quality and this is supposed to be their best product for curls. I have watched their videos for this product but now, after seeing your video, I realise it was like watching ice skating ⛸. On tv it looks so easy like anyone could do it, but in reality... 😁 oh well, that’s a different story. So I think I will go for the ghd curve classic wave wand.

[@adelaciurea556]

Or do you think “ghd curve creative curl wand” would suit me better? I mention that my hair is thin and it looses the curls extremely fast. But what I want is more waves than curls.... So what would be the better product?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes it’s not one of GHD‘s best products I have to say. The GHD creative wand is a good option if your hair is fine textured however the wave might be a touch too soft is my only thing. I would say maybe a 1 inch tongue would be better for your hair texture to get a bit more curl into it especially if your hair texture is fine and curl drops out easily. Hope that helps

[@adelaciurea556]

The Life Of Hair thank you very much for your reply. I didn’t quite understand though. Which do you recommend for me? The creative wand (the thiner one) or the classic wand (the thicker one)?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Adela Ciurea The creative one, if you’re going to use one, but if you want a bit more curl because you said your hair is fine and dropped out easily I would go with a 1 inch Tongue it gives a slightly stronger curl. That will late longer.

[@adelaciurea556]

The Life Of Hair I don‘t know what do you mean with 1 inch tongue . You mean the classic wand?

[@missprincegirl]

Great video thank you. Look forward to the follow up video

[@TheLifeOfHair]

missprincegirl thank you 🙏🏻 I am enjoying making is I hope you enjoy it 😁👍🏻

[@traceyharden6078]

Excellent video 👏 I’ve been debating whether to buy a pair of oracles but thought they were a little expensive so I bought a pair secondhand I’ve just tried them and my hair wouldn’t curl 😮 watched your video and was relieved to know that I was doing it wrong I do wish I’d watched it before I bought them as my hair is very fine And I don’t think that I’m going to get on with them they are far too difficult I was expecting to run them through my hair and have a head full of curls 🙄

[@michellelewis8591]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻I have this Oracle, its my favorite tool, however i do agree with you whom its marketed for, i have owned it now for over 2 months, it does take alot of practice but have found many different types of curl, it differs what angle you place it, and also what angle when pulling down the hair, im not sure whether it will stay in production for long. I do enjoy using it and have had lots of comments. I own several ghd appliances, but that's just my opinion .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you for that fantastic comment, I glad you are enjoying it I have continued to used it and I am going to make a follow up video to give my final thoughts very soon 😁✌🏻

[@silverstargirl20]

Michelle lewis where did you get this from in UK ? Can you plz share

[@tovahromanov7414]

Where can I buy one! I’m in 🇨🇦

[@silviam.9224]

What do you apply before and after the curls for holding them more?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

So I used ghd curl hold spray amzn.to/31fegsg before and my favourite hair spray amzn.to/2qaIy2w hope that helps 👍🏻👍🏻

[@fridavillegas8368]

What brand you recomend for a beginner? :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Frida what brand of what sorry do you mean straightener colour waiver what do you mean sorry???

[@tine5163]

What camera are you using for your video?🙂

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Canon eos R and Canon M50 and pov shots and a GoPro 👍🏻

[@rubypreston2013]

Would you recommend it for short hair? I have a bob and love a glamorous curl

[@TheLifeOfHair]

One of the things I would say about doing this on the Bob especially above that is above the shoulders is going to make your hair feel very short if you’ve got a Lob Bob/ pat shoulder bob then you could use it but I would recommend trying it before you buy lots of GHD retailers are making sure that the clients are satisfied with the product before they actually buy so if you go to a Salon and say please could you try on my hair and see what you think of the results that might be the best thing to do it will make your hair jump up quite a lot. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@rubypreston2013]

Thank you for replying, that’s really helpful advice I’ll have a look for my nearest salon retailing or using it💗

[@TheLifeOfHair]

rubypreston2013 you are very welcome 🙏🏻

[@Amarapaku]

Did the demonstrator show you how to use it properly? I know that changing the pitch of the Oracle gives you different types of curls :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes they did I’m not saying you can’t make other curls with it I’m saying it’s not easy they are saying it’s easy to create different curls different curls with it, I don’t think it’s any easier than using a straightener and at that price it’s too expensive for it’s limited application.👍🏻

[@Amarapaku]

@@TheLifeOfHair I think you're right, they're quite an expensive unit. Here in Australia you can only buy it from selected salons and you have to go to a training session before buying it. That on its own says a lot. I'll stick to my straightener, didn't have to get trained for that LOL

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I won’t be converting to using them full-time any time soon And I’m am Soon enough I won’t use them at all 👍🏻

[@ZiababiNailsmakeup]

Thank you for this review i have frizzy hair and i love Waves ... in my city it costs 239€ so i’m not sure to buy oracle or not 🤔! Greatings from Italy ❤️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Ziababi You’re very welcome, I think if you have frizzy hair is quite a good tool because it, clamped the hair quite hard and smooth out freeze quite well however you probably will need to Smoove it a little bit if you’ve got curly hair for the best results. Keep an eye out for my follow-up review and I will explain exactly what I think about the pricing. 😁👍🏻

[@ZiababiNailsmakeup]

The Life Of Hair thank you ☺️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Your welcome 👍🏻😁

[@AlexMorales-tl4iv]

Love this iron! You need to turn/rotate the iron more and the curl will be way more defined. Awesome look.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

i am sure some people will love it but i think that the style of wave it creates and the cost of it doesn't make it a compelling purchase for most in my opinion. 😀✌🏻

[@amandarobbins2530]

Yeah I don't get it. Professional hairdressers are all comfortable curling with either a curling iron or a straightener, and if this product takes so much education to use as some others here are commenting then I don't see how it would be of any interest to professionals or clients !

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Exactly Amanda thanks for the comment. 😁👍🏻

[@ddiaz81]

After seeing Guy Tang's "Burning color off hair", this seems dangerous to me. Have you seen that one?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes Daniel I have see that video it’s a great video demonstration of how heat affects hair, I will say how ever that GHD’s will not heat about 185 degrees, GHD did a lot of research into the optimum temperature for the least amount of damage to the hair and the colour and etc I think the straighteners that they were using in that demonstration were more like 200 to 220 degrees I thought the guy tang video was interesting However it was a slightly unrealistic you scenario in the sense that it’s not very often that you are clamp one piece of hair like that for that length of time I appreciate that people will straighten over and over the same sections but clamping it like that is Definitely a A different thing, Thanks for the comment Daniel keep them coming. 😁✌🏻

[@alexiatarabotti2617]

The Life Of Hair this is a really well reasoned and interesting response, thanks.

[@darthclone7]

He had that at 450 setting

[@elaine6705]

I am really battling with this thing, I am good with my own hair. Curling tongs work better

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes it’s tricky to use for sure Elaine

[@clairesweeper1529]

Have you tried the Babyliss cordless? Its supposed to be as good as a ghd but it's £250 so an honest independent review like this would be great!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

No I haven’t yet I will try and get my hands on one. 😁✌🏻

[@Lucylastic178]

I know this vid is old, but the GHD symbol is supposed to be facing forward.

[@NSW333]

I’m a normal every day person and have failed every time I’ve attempted to do it at home. Honestly such a waste of money. I risk damaging my hair even attempting to have a successful experience/outcome. Don’t waste your money

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you for that inside Natalie

[@sonargalc]

Totally agree! So regret buying it, not worth the money.

[@thelittlefish5016]

Doesnt seem to make life easier in any way

[@TheLifeOfHair]

No it definitely doesn’t the little fish

[@SaraH-gi4pm]

I see they use it different than u do .. please chk there insta account

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Sarah, I have watched every video that GHD has made I have attended ghd training I have been using the Oracle now for well over a month and no matter how I hold it I don’t like the curl it makes, I’m just about to release follow-up video on Wednesday about this item. Check it out 😁👍🏻

[@GG7055-v6s]

For amateur beginners I would say

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes there is definitely a market for it but I’m not sure who it’s for if I’m perfectly honest somebody who wants to master it in its own right

[@vashtisookdeo5577]

We don't have that in Trinidad and i honestly will not purchase it while i can use my flat iron or curling iron to create curls

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely not all that go with the irons

[@yowza20]

So do the curls last all day? With my regular ghd straightener, my curls last for days (doing the curling technique) But if I use a normal curling wand, my curls don’t even last for 2 hours

[@TheLifeOfHair]

No not in my experience the curls have not lasted all day I have found them to be very short lived and get better results from my straightens like you say 👍🏻😁

[@yowza20]

The Life Of Hair Thanks for the reply 🙂 okay great 👍🏽

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Michael Gary Scott your welcome 👍🏻😁

[@buddy77587]

Hmnnnnn interesting

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes not all that. 😁👍🏻

[@tracymclean3450]

Hi you really should get some training on this product before giving a review to the general public. As a salon stockist we won’t be selling them without a demo and try out session for our clients. It’s a fantastic styler for clients who can’t curl there hair.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Tracy as with all reviews they’re just my opinion, And I did say in the video if you want a glamorous curl then run out and buy one straightaway. I did get some training on this product and I wasn’t overly impressed with the curls that were produced by the trainer. I think it’s wonderful that you are making the clients and consumers of the product try the products before they buy it however the vast majority of sales of this product are going to be without this sort of guidance, And therefore I think it’s important that that people understand it is not a product that you can just pick up and use straight out the box.

[@retropee229]

Who is it for )you so right I cnt get it to curl anything u professional and u struggling what of me😭😭🤯my money

[@lynseywhite8667]

Too hard! Surely anyone willing to commit to this learning curve can learn to use a regular straightener or curler and save hundreds. Thanks for the review

[@mikamouse73]

As a professional we shouldn’t have to spend hours trying to get a tool to work for us. Thanks for the insight, definitely not a tool for me.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I am pleased could of help your decision making. 😁👌🏻

[@laurenbroad4994]

Thank you for this video! I'd much prefer to use a hair curler. Alot of money for some average rubbish curls. It's probably a product for people who have money to burn and can't use a hair curler or straightner 😂

[@TheLifeOfHair]

it's my pleasure, yes a lot of money for something that its very exciting and very average in result. ✌🏻

[@kd8423]

You're doing it wrong... you hold a section, close the hair in the curling instrument then open it, move down the section and so in till you get to the ends. It makes a Lovely "body wave" like curl. Try it-!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you K D For the advice I have tried this instrument in every single way it does make a body wave you’re absolutely right but my main concern with it is it it doesn’t do what it is advertised to do and it only makes one type of ways easily and that is a body wave as you say. Obviously you can make other ways with it but it’s not easy and therefore I feel like he may as well just use straighteners 😁✌🏻

[@kd8423]

@@TheLifeOfHair :) yes, it's like a fat "crimper" do you remember that awful thing, lol-! I didn't mean to sound harsh was sleep watching and those tight curls at the ends were driving me batty ;) I was going to buy one if these but for the price and it's only one use I didn't make the investment. Love your videos-!!!

[@andibobbob]

I know i'm late replying to your video, just seen some comments where people have given up with using them. I would recommend going back to the salon you purchased from and ask for a demonstration on how to use. I have sold so many of these in my salon, i always book a demonstration on how to use them, and always welcome clients back if they are stuck, the key to using it is once you have clamped the hair you must tilt and pull. The hair MUST touch the cool zone. the silver plate on the side other wise it wont work. If you pull slowly you will get a tighter curl. So as soon as you put the hair in the section and clamp it down, tilt and pull all the way out.