I’ve spent six weeks testing eight heated eyelash curlers on my stubbornly straight lashes, and the results surprised me. After 45 days of daily use, three models held a visible curl past the 18-hour mark while two others barely made it to lunch. If you’ve been frustrated by mechanical curlers that pinch, crimp, or simply … Read more
I never thought a water flosser would change my morning routine, but after three months of testing ten different models on my own bathroom vanity, I am convinced. The right cordless water flosser eliminates the mess of string floss, fits neatly beside your toothbrush, and actually makes you want to floss every day. Finding the … Read more
I spent six weeks testing heated brushes on my own hair and three friends’ hair, ranging from pin-straight fine to thick 3A curls. After hundreds of swipes, dozens of split ends, and more than a few burnt fingertips, I landed on the six best heated hair brushes for straightening in . The right thermal brush … Read more
I have been chasing the dream of polished hair without a full-size flat iron for years. Between business trips, weekend getaways, and 7 a.m. conference calls, dragging a regular straightener around stopped making sense about three carry-ons ago. That is exactly why our team put together this guide to the best mini travel straightening brushes … Read more
My first trip to Paris ended with a fried flat iron and frizzy hair for the entire week. I learned the hard way that plugging a 110V American hair tool into a 220V European outlet is the fastest way to ruin both your styling routine and your wallet. After that disaster, I promised myself I … Read more
I lost count of how many times I tried to blow-dry my hair only to end up fighting falling clips and dent marks across my crown. After years of testing every brand in our salon and our home kits at Mercer Street Salon, I finally built a reliable shortlist. These are the best hair sectioning … Read more
I burned a mark into my bathroom vanity two years ago, and that brown scorch still haunts me every morning. The flat iron was sitting on the counter for less than 30 seconds when it happened. That was the day I started researching silicone heat-resistant styling mats and pouches seriously. A silicone heat-resistant styling mat … Read more
I still remember the morning my daughter asked for “princess hair” before preschool, and I had to admit I had no idea how to braid. After an hour of YouTube tutorials, two hair-tie casualties, and one near-tantrum, I went searching for a better solution. That search led me deep into the world of automatic hair … Read more
I burned my thumb three times in one week while learning to curl my hair with a traditional iron. That is when I started hunting for a cool-touch curling wand, and after testing dozens, I can tell you exactly which models deserve your money. A cool-touch curling wand is a hair styling tool with an … Read more
Waking up with bouncy, frizz-free curls on long hair is no longer wishful thinking. The best heatless overnight curling kits for long hair now do what hot tools used to do, only without the heat damage that slowly chips away at length you have spent years growing out. I have tested eight of the most … Read more