I tried TikTok’s most viral hair hacks —what’s actually worth it

Not all hair hacks are created equal so I’ve tested dozens to work out which are worth trying, or worth avoiding

The Dreame AirStyle Era is the Airwrap alternative that nearly has it all

I tested Dreame’s most ambitious multi-styler yet, and while the curls impressed, a few familiar frustrations refused to budge.

The Laifen P3 Pro is a fantastic travel shaver with great battery life, but not suitable for more beardy users

A compact travel shaver with great battery life that performs as advertised — though a trimmer attachment would’ve been nice for beard-havers.

Shark’s SilkiPro Straight made my curly hair shine bright –I just wish it was easier to use

The Shark SilkiPro Straight costs less than its rivals, includes more in the box, and delivers impressive results, albeit with a few caveats.

Dyson’s new travel dryer looks awesome — but these 5 alternative mini dryers are also fab, and cost less than half the price

Including a cool, compact dryer that boasts ‘powerful airflow, scalp-friendly modes and a dinky design’.

The T3 Aire 360 is the closest I’ve got to Dyson Airwrap-style results without paying Dyson prices

The next-generation T3 Aire 360 delivers impressive results at a price that undercuts its closest rivals

Forget wheezy hotel hair dryers — the Dyson Supersonic Travel is small enough to fit in your carry-on bag

The Dyson Supersonic Travel will give you a break from wheezy hotel hair dryers, and adapts to suit the voltage in your vacation destination.

The Revamp Tri-Care is heavy and awkward, but I can’t fault how well it dries and protects my hair

If you’re willing to live with the handling quirks, this dryer’s results speak for themselves.