ghd Max Flat Iron - 2-Inch Plates and 365°F Heat

ghd Max Flat Iron (2 inch plate) Black is a wide-plate ceramic hair straightener built around a fixed 365°F styling temperature. Its 2-inch plates and dual-zone technology give long, thick, and curly hair a larger styling surface in each pass.

Wide Plates For Dense Hair

The US model uses 2-inch plates and two heat sensors to distribute temperature across the styling area. ghd says the plates are 70% larger than those on the ghd Original, with the tool designed for long, thick, and curly hair types.The official US specification lists the plate size, technology, and intended hair types.

The temperature is preset rather than adjustable. At 365°F, the Max follows ghd's stated optimum styling temperature, while its 30-second heat-up keeps the preparation step short.

What Comes In The Box

The package includes the ghd Max styler and a protective plate guard. The guard covers the plates for storage, while the tool's automatic sleep mode switches it off after 30 minutes of inactivity.

A 2.7-meter swivel cord provides the reach listed for the model, and the rounded plate edges support straight styles as well as loose waves. The broad format is less suited to tighter curls than a narrower flat iron, because its larger plates cover more hair at once.

Price And Warranty

The US ghd listing shows a regular price of $299.00 and a displayed sale price of $239.00 as of 09/22/2026. The same listing gives a 21-day return period and a 2-year warranty.The US product listing documents the displayed price, return period, and warranty

The newer ghd Chronos Max is the direct wide-plate alternative. It lists 85% larger ceramic floating plates, a 365°F temperature, a 10-minute sleep mode, and a displayed US price of $303.00 as of 09/22/2026.The newer model's US page documents its plate size, sleep mode, temperature, and price

Best Fit For Long Hair

Independent testing recorded a 30-second warm-up and a 35-minute styling session on long, loosely curly hair. The tester also found that the wide plates reduced the time required compared with standard-size tools, while noting that sections required at least two passes for a fully straight finish.Woman and Home reports the test timing, plate width, and styling limitations

That combination gives the Max a defined role: it is a 2-inch flat iron for covering substantial sections of long, thick, or curly hair. Short hair, fine hair, and tighter curl work favor a narrower tool, while the Max's fixed heat and wide plates prioritize speed and coverage over temperature control.

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