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When our great-great-grandparents envisioned the year 2023, they likely predicted flying cars and teleportation.
Little did they know we would have something even better: fancy beauty devices.
A hair vacuum can blow out your 4C curls in 45 minutes or less.
you’ve got the option to zap your pubes into oblivion.
The opportunities are endless.
But heres the thing: Theyre also pretty effective.
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The cold treatment was amazing in the morning, calming any puffiness under my eyes.
And the percussive attachment really helped relieve some TMJ pain I was having.
Its so versatile; I love it!
And if you were wondering about the price, testers say its absolutely worth it.
One tester said:Holy shit: This works SO WELL.
I started by using it with products I already know and love.
I also just genuinely looked forward to using it.
Ive been raving about this gear for the past two months and recommending it to everyone.
(And I bought another Medicube gadget because I love this one so much!)
10s, 10s, 10s across the board!
One tester said: I feel so passionate about this dermaplane razor, holy cow.
Second, it did a phenomenal job at exfoliating, which I can tell based on what wipes off.
My skin was certainly brighter and smoother afterwardsIm very much into this.
Usually, IPL is performed in-office over several weeks for a lasting effect.
Six weeks in, I only have to shave once a week, if that.
And even when my hair does start to grow back in, its a supersoft and light peach fuzz.
Some things to note: Its pretty easy to use and looks more intimidating than it is.
It comes with a straightforward manual that helped me figure out how it works.
The gadget does flash brightly with each zap, so I tend to look away.
One tester said:This is an awesome hair dryer.
Ive also used it on my nails after a DIY manicure!
With three heat and two speed controls, its really catered towards people looking to hot-style without going overboard.
One tester said:If you are looking for THE blow-dryer for natural hair care, this is it!
you might feel the quality the second you bring up the packaging, which is absolutely beautiful.
It gives my curls a voluminous look while simultaneously limiting heat and keeping my locks as healthy as possible.
The diffuser attachment is extremely efficient, and lessened my dry time.
Highly recommend this for your natural hair collection!
GHD helios professional hair dryer
The GHD Helios Professional dryer is expensive, but it works.
But…it can, according to our testers.
It might just take a small investment.
Its sleek and fits perfectly and comfortably in my hand and doesnt feel as heavy as others do.
The hot setting doesnt burn or fry my hair but is plenty warm enough to dry everything quickly.
It has a good airflow output and tames flyaways, too, leaving my hair feeling smooth and shiny.
REVAIR Reverse-Air Dryer
Picture this: A vacuum for your hair.
But its painless, efficient, and straightens strandseven coilsin record time.
One tester said:The hype around this is real!
Its also easy to set up and use.
This increased coverage brought testers a faster, smoother, and silkier look.
Plus the rounded barrel allows you to create curly and wavy styles too.
One tester said:The product is incredibly aesthetic.
(I also appreciated that I could use it on a lower heat setting and still see results).
My hair remained tame, polished, and shiny for days afterward.
!and created this three-in-one version.
When you look at the price point its even better, considering the range of styles you might achieve.
I also love that each attachment has a cool tip, so you dont burn your fingers.
One tester said:What a fun iron!
My personal favorite is the wand attachment, which consistently gave me dent-free curls.
The barrels also lock into the holder, so you dont have to worry about anything popping off.
