"When does ghd go on sale in New Zealand?" is the most-asked question we get about hot tools, and the honest answer annoys people: ghd is on sale somewhere in NZ almost all the time. The discount is not the rare event the banner makes it look like.
What actually happens
Large chains buy ghd in volume on terms a salon cannot match. That lets them run 25-30% off as a more-or-less permanent state, punctuated by deeper one-night promos. When you see "SALE ENDS TONIGHT" on a ghd styler, it very often does not - the same price returns the following week under a different banner.
So what should you actually pay?
Here is the honest range, checked across ghd NZ, Vivo, Shaver Shop, Farmers and Haircare Market on 13 July 2026.
| Model | RRP | Good price | Ours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghd original | $319 | under $260 | $263.42 |
| ghd gold | $389 | under $300 | $298.75 |
| ghd platinum+ | $469 | under $390 | $381.56 |
| ghd chronos | $509 | under $400 | $386.75 |
| ghd Sculpt | $629 | RRP - nobody discounts it yet | $594.00 |
The one exception
Brand-new ghd releases do not get discounted. ghd Sculpt launched at $629 and every NZ stockist is holding that price - there is no sale to wait for. If you want it, the price today is the price.
Should you wait for a sale?
If you want a ghd original or gold, and you are not in a hurry - yes, waiting will save you money eventually. If you want the current flagship, waiting achieves nothing.
Everything we sell ships free anywhere in New Zealand with the full two-year ghd warranty. Crew Stylists, Queenstown - authorised ghd stockist.