From citizens of ancient civilizations rubbing clay powder into their hair to the first commercially available dry shampoo hitting the market in the 1940s, people have spent their entire lives trying to bridge the gap between dirty hair and busy lifestyles. I remember vividly my mom using baby powder in …
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So, you’ve got the plane routine down. (Or not: My colleague Nena Farrell says, “I get on the plane ugly, get off the plane ugly, and do my makeup routine in the airport bathroom”—a practice shared by many of our colleagues, including myself.) But what about outside the airport? Keep …
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Every night for three months, I strapped a futuristic-looking device onto my face—something like a Stormtrooper mask designed by a spa technician from the year 3000. Depending on my mood, I toggled through the vibration therapy settings. Some nights I meditated; most nights I just lay there, scrolling through TikTok …
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Blow-drying my hair feels like flossing: necessary, tedious, and something I do only because I know I’ll regret it if I don’t. I don’t daydream about blow-drying my hair. I don’t look forward to aiming a hot contraption at my scalp for 15 minutes or so, while my comfort podcast …
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Another thing that impressed me was how well the app worked in conjunction with the device. As a product reviewer, I’ve had a few bad experiences with companion apps (as have many of my coworkers). The BoldHue app and device work well together. The device is quick to respond to …
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Honorable Mentions Photograph: Nena Farrell Beachwaver Co. Blow-Drying Hair Brush for $189: This cute blow-dry brush has a set of attachments that includes a diffuser. It’s a solid choice if you want both a blow-dry brush and a diffuser, but there are cheaper options if you don’t want the blow-dry …
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Blow-dry brushes have changed my life. That’s a little extreme to say, I’m sure, but it’s solved a quest I’ve been on since I was a teenager. I’ve struggled to get my fine hair under control for more years than I care to name, and while my hair is naturally …
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