Long-term reliability with no problems even after a year or several years of regular use
High overall satisfaction, with owners describing themselves as 'in love' with the dryer and praising its build quality
Owners complain about
Underwhelming for curly hair despite the curly-hair marketing — limited heat zones, a diffuser low-speed setting that's still too strong for even diffusing, and frizz or a waxy 'coating' feeling on curls
✓People with thick or long hair wanting fast drying
✓Anyone chasing a smooth, frizz-free salon result
✓Buyers wanting salon-grade power for less than a Dyson
Skip it if
People with fine or fragile hair the power can damage
Those sensitive to weight and arm fatigue
Get the Laifen Swift Special if
✓Straight or wavy hair owners wanting fast drying and reduced frizz
✓Buyers who value build quality and long-term reliability over years of use
✓Anyone prioritizing speed and looks over specialized curly-hair diffusing
Skip it if
Curly-haired users expecting true diffuser-level control (limited heat zones, high low-speed)
Noise-sensitive users bothered by the dryer's high-pitched sound
What ghd Helios owners say
“My favourite thing I've bought recently is probably my GHD helios hair dryer. It was expensive but compared to my previous revlon hair dryer it is significantly, noticeably better and has way more control.”
“I have a GHD Helios and it's now too strong for my thin hair, it was causing tugs ans snapping. I've had to swap to the one we use to blow dry the dog”
ghd Helios vs Laifen Swift Special: frequently asked questions
Is the ghd Helios or the Laifen Swift Special better?
Real owners lean toward the ghd Helios: 83% of 54 owners recommend it, vs 58% of 12 for the Laifen Swift Special.
Who should get the ghd Helios?
Owners point the ghd Helios at people with thick or long hair wanting fast drying, and anyone chasing a smooth, frizz-free salon result.
Who should get the Laifen Swift Special?
Owners point the Laifen Swift Special at straight or wavy hair owners wanting fast drying and reduced frizz, and buyers who value build quality and long-term reliability over years of use.
What do owners complain about?
The most-cited downside of the ghd Helios is feels heavy to some hands. For the Laifen Swift Special, it's underwhelming for curly hair despite the curly-hair marketing — limited heat zones, a diffuser low-speed setting that's still too strong for even diffusing, and frizz or a waxy 'coating' feeling on curls.