How to spot a fake GHD

If you are considering buying a GHD hair straightener online then this article will help you make sure you don't get ripped off and end up buying a fake.

Fake GHDs and other flat irons are everywhere on the internet at the moment. Mostly built in China, they are sophisticated copies that look identical to the original, come in the same packaging, have the product DVDs, even the authentic hologram on the cable.

The big difference of course is they are made with sub standard materials, low grade ceramic plates, or sometimes not even ceramic plates, cheap electrical components and heating elements that will end up damaging your hair in the long run.

Here's some things you need to remember when buying a GHD online...

1. Authentic GHDs are sold by GHD and registered salons and agents. If the price advertised seems extremely low, then you can bet it's a fake copied iron made in China.

2. Try not to buy from websites that are not affiliated directly with GHD. If you are unsure you can email them and ask some questions. You will usually find that the fake retailers will ignore your email.

3. Try buy through a site that offers buyer protection on sales like eBay. When buying through eBay and Paypal you are protected up to $20,000 normally and can file a dispute very easily, making it easy to reverse your payment. Also the advantage of buying through eBay is the use of the seller reputation score and feedback. You can be confident that if a seller has a 100% positive feedback and a high seller score they have been doing business for a while and any any unhappy customers would have made their point known. This is an excellent resource for peace of mind.

Make no mistake there are plenty of fake GHDs being advertised on eBay and other auction sites. The benefit of buying through these sites as opposed to regular sites is the buyer protection. Don't be afraid to email the eBay seller, ask questions, check their feedback from other buyers. Any reputable seller will be happy to answer your questions and offer serial numbers etc to check.

Follow this simple advice and you can get yourself a great deal.