I tried a £9.99 neck fan from Amazon and it's a must buy
You've probably seen them around but if you've not yet made the purchase, here's what I thought when I ordered one for £9.99 on Amazon.
The neck fan cooled me down in minutes and is now a summer essential for me (Image: Newsquest)
I tried an Amazon neck fan and I don't know why I've not bought one sooner
I ordered the Bladeless Neck Cooler from LYMYBETY for a bargain price and to be honest, I wasn't expecting much since it really didn't break the bank.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when trying it out as it even cooled me down quickly after a very hot and sweaty netball match – what a result!
The design is sturdy, but the fan fits around my neck and is quite comfortable to wear while it cools me down.
You can choose from black and white, but I went for black as I didn't want the white one to get marked, as it could be more noticeable.
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The fan itself fits around your neck like a pair of headphones so you can go about your day wearing it.
Within minutes, I noticed a difference in how I was feeling – the fan really did cool me down, and with it being around my neck, it seemed to target the right areas to make me feel better.
The fan came with a good amount of charge already in it, but you get a charging lead so you can power it up for your next use.
You have to make sure the fan part is facing upwards to feel any cool air, but apart from that, it's easy to pick up and go.
It has three speed settings so you can have the air flowing faster or slower depending on how cool you want to feel with just a click of a button.
The fan is a bargain and does the job (Image: Newsquest)
Is the neck fan worth it?
Overall, I think this gadget is one I'll use time and time again, especially when I want to cool myself down quickly or keep myself at a cool temperature.
I like that it's a gadget that I could pick up and know how to use straight away, it was so simple to get it working.
One thing I need to get used to is the slight vibration on the higher speed setting.
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The neck fan can be a little noisy, especially as it progresses to the higher setting but I don't think it would cause too much of an issue when out and about.
So far, my long hair hasn't been caught in the fan and since it's bladeless, I'm hoping this will never be a problem.
Future uses that spring to mind are while on flights or as I'm stepping off the plane into humid air, during hot summer days when I'm sat at my desk working and after many a netball match.
For £9.99, I'm impressed with its performance so far and hope it lasts well as I keep using it.
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I make £15k a MONTH doing a job most think they're too good for, you don't need qualifications & I choose my hours
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Not only has she grown into an incredibly inspiring female boss, but she's also the powerhouse behind Maidstone's fastest-growing eco-cleaning brand, Cleaning With Meaning, a company that uses handmade, refillable and planet-safe products. She's expanded from having just one client to now over 50, proving you can build a business that's kind to people and the planet. In the midst of it all, she's dealt with single motherhood, sobriety and a relentless drive for purpose over profit and here, Kelly reveals all to Fabulous, for our exclusive series, Bossing It. Mega earnings Discussing her life before launching her business, Kelly tells us: 'I did management courses but I was still on a really c**p wage. I started off at £15,000 and I worked my way up to about £17,000 a what I was earning before in a month, I can earn in a day." 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