After 12 years in the beauty industry, as a reporter, facialist, consultant and head of beauty purchases in London, I see the industry from every angle. I’ve tested thousands of products, negotiated with global brands, and spent years figuring out what’s worth hype (and not what’s not). Now, I’m happy to bring this perspective to the British in the new monthly column, and I’m going to share my thoughts on the beauty products I really rate, especially those who fly under the radar.
Honestly: Beauty is supersaturated. There will always be a new launch, a viral trend and a “must-use” ingredient to grab your attention. But what about actually worth your time, money and the place on the top shelf? That’s what I’m telling you here.
For more than a decade, I have witnessed first-hand how the right beauty product can change everything in consultation with Global Brand Consulting Products and Leadership Purchase Strategy in Free London. right Moisturizing cream Can change your skin. right Lipstick Can lift your whole mood. and rights Hairstyle Tools? It can make you feel even more together immediately, even on a day when everything else feels a little uncomfortable.
But I will be honest: I often feel that hair styling tools are not made for people like me. I’m a natural mixed-race woman curls. My hair is good, but I have one a lot of Among them, the response to styling tools is the same as that of looser or thinner hair types. many Hot brush On the market, using hot hair technology for dry hair is a big taboo. They slide through the roots without really touching or trying to create enough tension to create a polished look.
but, GHD rising hot brush (£179) has been touring on Tiktok, which has caught my attention. Ceramic hair styling, which is smooth, cylindrical, is designed to impart root rise and volume. I’m interested, but is it long, already smooth hair? Continue reading my honest comment.
GHD Rise Review
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advantage
- Create flexible, blowout styles
- Spread across different hair textures
- Create volume and root boosts
shortcoming
- Buy an investment, but you can save money if you book a regular bragging
I’m not an exaggeration when I say it’s one of the best hair styling tools I have. Let’s start with the obvious: it works. Really good. The barrel is 32mm wide, large enough to increase bounce, but small enough to grab shorter parts and go straight into the roots or stripes.
Nylon bristles don’t drag or get hindered, and unlike many thermal tools, it won’t flatten or fry the hair. It’s in GHD disconnector—185°C – This is the best location for the brand to provide results without excessive damage. good Thermal protector Still very recommended!
But what really surprised me was its versatility. You can use it to increase the volume of the roots, add bends and movements at the ends, or smooth any creases or overnight creases or bedside heads. It is ideal for refreshing day two or three hair, and once you are gone, it can be easily done. It’s not a plugin tool, it took me a few times to try the right angles – but once the rhythm is found, I can stym the entire head in 15 minutes.
result? Thinking still has the smooth, spinning, salon five hair of life and movement. It lifts my hair up on the crown and softens my end layer And make everything look more intentional. Importantly, it works just as well on my natural hair as it does in my extensions-no grabs, no frizz, no weird puffiness at the roots. I also tested it in London heatwave to really get through its paces. Few hair tools work on hair textures, but this really impressed me.
For research purposes, I used it on several friends with different hair types: My best friend, with lighter shoulders, long hair likes it to give her root lift edge. Another friend with thick wavy hair found it helps smooth her ends and adds volume without losing shape. This is one of those rare tools that won’t try to force everyone to one, which allows you to decide to complete.
While I won’t say it replaces professional blow drying (some things are sacred), I would say it’s the perfect introduction tool. In the current economic environment, it is very important. We all pay more attention to our expenses and have some empowerment to be able to create a smooth facial frame style from the comfort of our own home.
Because it’s the fact: tools like GHD Rise are more than just aesthetics. They give you time. They save you money. They remind you that yes, you can do it yourself. In my experience, when finances get closer, sales of hair tools actually go up. Why? Because many of us would rather invest in something that would bring us the results of salon stickers than spending over £50 per week on a blowout. The brush reflects this transformation. Yes, it’s £179, but when you compare it to five salon visits or a luxury hair appointment, it suddenly feels like a reasonable (or even savvy) spending.
How to use it
After the initial help of the Tiktok tutorial, I tried a lot of techniques that all produced different results. I can touch the end Blow dry Look or create more volume, such as a springy blowout.
My hair is naturally curly and I currently have several rows of extensions, which is a smoother texture. I either start with clean, fresh blow-dried hair or the next day or three hairs, which I find will make the results last longer. I split my hair into sections and brush each part thoroughly to avoid tangles – it’s important to brush my teeth!
For root lift, I turned the brush upside down and slide my hair down with a slight tension. For smoother ends, I use slow down thunder. Heating protector is a must, I’ve been finishing a little bit hair oil and light hair for extra grip strength. I like the finishing is not too “finished”; it makes my hair shape and smooth look unstiff or styling.
judgment
GHD rise earned a permanent position in my beauty spin. It’s fast, easy to use, and most importantly, it works. Whether you want to expand the salon blow dry, refresh your style mid-week, or just want to feel more polished in five minutes, this is the tool I recommend. This is not a head, not just Fine hair Any one. It’s the kind of under-radar hero that quietly changes your daily activities, which is the best, isn’t it?
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