GHD chronos curve max Wand

With its 38mm diameter heating barrel – the largest ever designed by ghd – this large diameter curling iron makes curling hair easy. Thanks to its 46% thicker and 13% longer² heating barrel, it offers express styling for sublime and on-trend results. The result: smooth, airy waves, while respecting the length of your hair.

Equipped with curl-responsive technology, the ghd Max Wand intelligently detects how you use the curler in real time and adapts the heat distribution to maintain an optimal temperature of 185°C from roots to ends, to achieve waves quickly⁷. Whether you want a toned or more relaxed result, you will achieve a flawless hairstyle, 2x faster¹ , as pleasant to the touch as it is to the eye.

With its anodized coating, the ghd Max Wand ensures total styling control, while delivering high-definition, frizz-free waves³, with results that are up to 50% more manageable⁸ and hair that is up to 50% shinier⁶ . These waves hold their shape for 24 hours⁴ , giving you a salon-quality finish that lasts from day to night.

This large-bore curling wand has been designed with your comfort and safety in mind. It features an automatic sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity, an insulated nozzle for safe styling, a built-in safety rest, and a 2.7m professional cable. The ghd Max Wand curling wand offers effortless styling with exceptional results. The included styling glove and universal voltage allow you to achieve perfect waves, wherever you are.

With the ghd Chronos Curve Max Wand - large diameter curling wand, every movement becomes more intuitive. This large curling wand is ideal for both beginners and advanced hairstylists. Thanks to its 38mm diameter, you can vary your looks: natural waves, glamorous hairstyles, or a soft, salon-quality blow-dry.

To enhance your hair and maximize the effect of the ghd Chronos Max Wand large curling iron, choose styling products that suit your needs. ghd Curls Gone Wild curl texturizing spray is the perfect companion to your curling iron. This 2-in-1 spray, designed as both a prep and finishing product, offers heat protection, essential when using a curling iron or large-bore curling iron. It provides adjustable volume, a light texture, and guarantees long-lasting hold for your soft waves, even on long hair.

If you're looking for defined curls, opt for the ghd Curly Ever After Hold Spray. This product is specially formulated to protect the hair fiber from the high heat of professional straighteners and curling irons like the ghd Max Wand 38mm. Applied before styling, it strengthens the hold of your curls while enhancing their shine.

Paired with the ghd Max Wand large barrel curler, these styling products allow you to fully exploit the potential of your large barrel curler.

How to use a large diameter curling iron?

Using a large-bore curling wand, like the ghd Max Wand, is simple and effective, especially for creating soft, natural waves. Start by brushing your hair and applying a heat-protecting spray: ghd Curly Ever After Hold Spray for defined, soft waves or Curls Gone Wild Spray for textured, soft waves.
Then, turn on the ghd Max Wand, which automatically heats to the optimal temperature of 185°C. Wrap a section of hair around the 38mm barrel, starting from the base of the iron and ending with the tip. Hold for a few seconds, release, and let cool before styling. Thanks to its ceramic coating and wider shape, this type of curling iron allows for quick, frizz-free styling, perfect for long hair.

What hair types are large curling irons suitable for?

Large curling irons are particularly recommended for long to very long hair, but are also suitable for medium-length hair that wants soft, natural waves. Thanks to its 38mm diameter, this large-diameter curling iron allows you to structure your style without weighing down fine hair and adds volume to thick hair. Its intelligent curl-responsive technology guarantees even heat distribution, for light, long-lasting curls, whatever your hair type.

What are the best uses for the ghd Max Wand curler?

The ghd Max Wand is ideal for creating endless styles: soft waves, loose blowouts, or a glamorous look with relaxed XXL curls. This large curling wand is perfect for everyday use or special occasions. It offers 2x faster styling¹ and even styling, with up to 24h hold⁴, while respecting the health of your hair. Its curl-responsive technology and high-performance coating make this 38mm curling wand an essential tool for professional results at home.

What kind of curls does the ghd Max Wand curler make?

The ghd Max Wand creates wide, loose, and airy waves with a natural, flowing finish. Its large 38mm diameter means it creates soft waves rather than tight curls. It's the perfect large curler for adding movement to long hair, with 50% shinier hair⁶ and 24-hour hold⁴.

Which curling iron should I choose between the ghd Max Wand and the ghd Conical Wand?

Choosing between the ghd Conical Wand and the ghd Max Wand curler mainly depends on the type of curls you want to achieve, your hair length, and your preferred hairstyle.

If you're looking for big, defined, and super-smooth waves, the ghd Max Wand large curling wand is for you. With its large 38mm barrel, this large-bore curling wand is ideal for medium to very long hair, creating soft, shiny waves with natural volume. Featuring curl-responsive technology and a ceramic coating, this 38mm curling wand guarantees 2x faster styling¹, even styling, and no damage from extreme heat⁵. It's the perfect tool for long-lasting, salon-quality glamour.

On the other hand, if you're looking for natural, beachy curls, the Conical Wand is ideal. Its 28-23mm conical diameter allows you to create imperfect, soft, and textured waves with freer movement. It's a perfect tool if you like casual looks, bohemian hairstyles, or if you have medium-length to long hair. Its conical shape offers numerous styling options, with a more flexible finish.

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¹Compared to a competing curling iron heated to 190°C. Laboratory test measuring the time taken to form the same length of curls.
²Vs ghd classic tong.
³Consumer test January-February 24: on average, 73% of the 921 consumers surveyed recognized that ghd chronos curve allows you to achieve frizz-free curls and waves.
⁴Using ghd hold spray. Technical test measuring curl elasticity in a humid chamber with 50% relative humidity.
⁵Extreme heat damage is a fractional reduction in wet tensile strength per cycle greater than 0.005, measured over at least 100 cycles on Caucasian brown hair (a “strength reduction”).
⁶Technical laboratory test on brown hair, compared to naturally dried hair.
⁷On average, 72% of the 102 consumers surveyed agreed that ghd chronos Max Wand allows you to achieve curls and waves quickly.
⁸Technical laboratory test on frizzy hair, measuring the reduction of frizz after styling, compared to naturally dried hair as a measure of the hair's smoothness.