The Hair Tool That Became a Family Favourite
As a beauty journalist with access to countless hair styling innovations, I've tested everything from advanced multi-stylers to classic straightening irons. Yet only one tool captured my mother's attention so completely that she repeatedly borrowed it from my dressing table.
A Perfect Mother's Day Gift Solution
This Christmas, I solved the borrowing problem by purchasing my own mother her personal GHD Rise Hot Brush. Now, perfectly timed for Mother's Day celebrations, this versatile styling tool has received a significant 25% discount at LookFantastic. The current promotion brings the price below what I originally paid during Black Friday sales.
The GHD Rise originally retailed at £179 but now costs just £134.25 as part of LookFantastic's Beauty Treats of the Week promotion. During previous Black Friday events, the device was only reduced to £139 directly from GHD.
Revolutionary Styling Performance
When the GHD Rise first launched in 2020, it promised salon-quality volume without requiring a full blow-dry routine. As someone who approaches viral beauty claims with healthy skepticism, I remained intrigued by this particular gadget.
One year later, this tool has completely replaced both my curling wand and straighteners, earning a permanent place in my daily routine. The 32mm barrel combined with sleek nylon bristles creates that soft, voluminous, brushed-out blow-dry finish that many strive to achieve.
My mother, with her shorter hairstyle, particularly appreciated the root lift it provided and its dual capability to either smooth or curl hair. She would enthusiastically praise the device after every use, eventually making it clear that purchasing her own unit would be simpler than constantly retrieving mine.
User-Friendly Design and Operation
What makes the Rise particularly successful is its straightforward operation. Unlike many complex styling tools, this device features no fiddly attachments, no noisy motor, and no complicated settings to adjust. Users simply turn it on and begin styling.
Compared to alternatives like the Dyson Airwrap, which I still enjoy for special occasions, the Rise offers significant advantages: lightweight construction, approximately 25-second warm-up time, and completely silent operation.
The tool employs GHD's signature 185°C optimal styling temperature, engineered to balance effective styling with minimal heat damage. While I primarily use mine to create curls and waves on freshly washed hair, my mother prefers using it on second-day hair to revive flat roots and smooth ends without requiring complete rewashing and restyling.
Customer Feedback and Alternatives
Customer reviews generally praise the GHD Rise for creating "salon-worthy blow dry effects" with soft, bouncy results. One satisfied user noted: "I have now fully stopped using my straighteners as I love the bouncy blow dry look I can achieve with this tool."
However, some users with very fine hair reported requiring practice to master the technique, and the device doesn't include a luxurious storage case like some premium stylers. For those seeking alternatives, Boots offers the Clara Anti Frizz Ionic Slim Hot Brush at £150 with three heat settings, while the Beauty Works x Molly-Mae Hot Brush provides options under £100 with temperature settings ranging from 80°C to 220°C.
Despite some mixed feedback regarding specific hair types, the GHD Rise Hot Brush continues to impress users with its convenience, speed, and ability to deliver professional-looking results at home. For Mother's Day shoppers seeking a practical yet luxurious gift, this discounted styling tool presents an excellent opportunity.
