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News.com.au
17 minutes ago
- News.com.au
ghd chronos curve review on different hair types and lengths
Don't fret – we put ghd's new curling wands and tongs to the test on four different hair types and lengths. These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more When it comes to hardworking hair tools, ghd is always top of mind. Globally renowned for being the experts in hair styling – from straighteners to curling wands, tongs, and blow dryers - the iconic brand is now launching its latest innovation: the chronos curve curlers range. This new collection features four brand new professional-grade wands and tongs, all powered by ghd's advanced Chronos technology. The result? Three times faster results for easy, frizz-free curls that last all day. Each tool maintains the optimum temperature of 185 degrees Celsius across the whole barrel, helping to reduce extreme heat damage while also increasing shine. The checkout team - all with different hair types and lengths - put the new ghd chronos curve range to the test. And the verdict? 'Amazing'. The range of curling wands and tongs have quickly become our 'new favourite', and thankfully our 'flat hair days are over'. ghd chronos curve max wand (38mm barrel), $320 at ghd Creates: Loose waves Best for: Medium to long hair Marina's hair type: Long and thick, frizzy texture, struggles to hold a curl Tried and Tested by Marina Tatas, Senior Shopping Writer Being obsessed with all things beauty, I've always been drawn to make up and skincare but when it comes to my hair, things take a back seat. Especially when it comes to curling my hair, it's something I've always struggled with – so much so that I only learnt how to properly curl my hair with a straightener last year. In fact it was with the ghd chronos hair straightener I was lucky enough to review last year. Now I got the chance to review the new chronos curve max wand, and this is designed with ghd's largest barrel yet – 38mm – and OMG, it's quickly become my new favourite! Because of the massive barrel, this hair tool offers big, bouncy curls that are actually easy to create. Something that really impressed me is the way it makes you hair look and feel, and that's thanks to ghd's chronos technology. This really helps to control my naturally frizzy hair, making it look more smooth and shiny – and who doesn't want that? Other notable features include an automatic sleep mode after 20 minutes, a heat-protestant glove which is super handy, cool tip, built-in safety stand and an extra long cable for effortless styling. And because my hair really struggles to hold a curl, I've also been using it with ghd's new Curly Ever After Hold Spray – and this is an absolute game changer. Best for: All hair lengths Claudia's hair type: Dense with super fine strands, naturally wavy/frizzy texture Tried and Tested by Claudia Coy, Social Media Producer When Kylie Jenner's hair stylist recently dropped the bombshell about mixing different tong sizes for that coveted 'I woke up like this' hair, I suddenly became obsessed with finding the perfect small-barrel curler. Cue the ghd chronos curve. I have naturally wavy/frizzy hair and while I have a lot of it, it's also super fine – which means it knots instantly, especially with curls. So while I love the look of effortlessly tousled hair, I'll usually just blow dry it straight and run a flat iron through it to keep it under control. My first impression? The chronos classic tong glides through your hair like silk – no yanking, no sacrificial hair strands left behind in the clamp (we've all been there, right?). Better yet, the curls not only lasted the whole day, they even survived the pillow test and were salvageable for day two. My favourite feature has to be the 20-minute sleep mode, which will automatically turn your curler off when it's not in use. Creates: Beach curls Kara's hair type: Lots of fine hair that's naturally straight Tried and Tested by Kara Byers, eCommerce Content Lead My hair is bolt straight. It'll hold a curl when it's not too clean and with a generous amount of hairspray, but most of the time I can't master a bend or wave with my iron. It takes ages and the right side is always wrong. I've got a side part (sorry, Gen Z), so there's less hair on one side – maybe that's the issue? Cue my excitement to try something that could finally give this flat-as-a-pancake barnet some shape. I'm a ghd fan. My straighteners have lasted nearly 20 years and I love the last product I tested – Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush – I find the brand's tools are always reliable and easy to use. This time, I tried the new ghd chronos curve conical wand (28–23mm barrel), which promises 'fast curling for high-definition beach curls that last 24 hours'. It heats up fast, feels light in hand and comes with a heat-resistant glove to save your fingers from its 185 degrees Celsius heat. With this wand, both sides of my hair curled easily and the conical shape grabbed shorter strands. The glove? A game-changer – I felt the tool's warmth as a warning, without the burn. I also found holding each curl for a few seconds before releasing made them last longer. I need more practice and a bit more length for full waves, but my hair finally has some bend. For me, that's a win and maybe a sign my flat hair days are over. Best for: Medium-longer hair lengths Susannah's hair type: Long and thick with a natural, frizzy wave Tried and Tested by Susannah Hardy, Partnerships Writer I have long and very thick hair with a natural wave, but if I don't style it properly it looks like a mess. Plus, living in humid Sydney, it gets frizzy in a matter of seconds. I've tried all sorts of ways to create luscious curls but as a busy working mum, there's little time for elaborate hair routines. Plus my hair is quite dry so I'm always careful not to overdo the heat factor. So when I got the chance to test out the new ghd chronos curve grand tong, I was super excited. Could this be the answer to well defined, non frizzy waves? After a month of trialling, I can safely say it is. I have tested the curler in a variety of ways but found the best time to use it is after I've washed and dried my hair. Normally at this point, my hair looks fairly straight and dull so in desperate need of some texture and movement. I find the ghd chronos curve grand tong extremely functional and easy to use. It heats up almost instantly and is so comfortable to hold. It doesn't take long to turn a lifeless lock into a bouncy curl, and it certainly doesn't feel like my hair is overheating. Usually with a curler or straightener, I see smoke rising from my hair, but not with his one. I also find the curls stay in place longer than those created by other curlers I've tried. Even so, with my thick hair, I find a touch of hair spray or finishing spray gives that extra bit of hold. And I love that if you forget to turn it off (like I always do) it has an auto sleep mode after 20 minutes. The ghd chronos curve grand tong doesn't just make curls either. It allows you to create clearly defined waves which is probably what I like best. If I'm short on time, I can quickly give my hair some oomf before I run out the door to work or head out for the night. I can spruce up the top layers and the ones around my face, and it helps keep the frizz at bay and make my hair look a little more styled. Overall I have been thrilled with this hair tool. To be honest I didn't think I'd be able to achieve results, nor did I expect it to be so versatile. You can make your hair super curly, you can simply inject some waves, or even just smooth it over. Amazing! HOW TO DECIDE WHICH GHD CHRONOS CURLER IS RIGHT FOR YOU? So you've read our team's review but are still feeling stuck on what curler will work best for your hair length and type? It also comes down to what kind of curls you want to achieve – maybe you prefer tight curlers or something a little looser. Thankfully, ghd have thought of everything and brilliantly created a quiz of six questions to help you find the answer – plus, it takes just under a minute to complete. Sign up to our weekly shopping newsletter to get the best deals, shopping tips and guides delivered straight to your inbox.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Woman who grew up with monkeys shares her life experience, 'They talk to each other in a language…'
In a world filled with unimaginable childhood stories, Marina Chapman's account of survival stands apart for one reason– it's real. No fiction, no folklore. Just a girl, left alone in the Colombian rainforest at the age of four, who survived by observing and imitating a group of wild monkeys. Her story, now widely discussed after resurfacing in recent interviews, is not framed by drama or exaggeration. It's a stark and honest recollection of what it meant to grow up completely disconnected from human society– and how instinct, silence, and the company of animals helped her endure. Now in her later years, Marina is speaking more openly about her past, not to shock or entertain, but to share what survival looked like when her only teachers were capuchin monkeys. A childhood cut short by abduction Marina's early life in Colombia took a traumatic turn when she was abducted from her village around the age of four, according to a report by UNILAD. The reasons behind the kidnapping remain unclear, but she was eventually abandoned in dense forest territory– alone, frightened, and unsure of what to do next. With no one to call for help and no knowledge of the jungle, she found herself surrounded by a troop of monkeys. Slowly, they became her silent guides. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pensioners Can Buy These Electric Cars in Malaysia - See Prices Here! Electric Cars | Search Ads Search Now Undo Observing monkeys became her survival strategy In an interview with UNILAD, Marina explained that as the days passed in isolation, she realised that the only way to survive was by following the creatures around her. With no knowledge of edible plants or safe water sources, she began closely observing the monkeys' behaviour. "I didn't know what to eat except the water. And I noticed the monkeys used to eat things. They kept eating something, and I kept watching where they were getting this food, and it took me days to find out where they were getting the food," she told UNILAD. One monkey, she recalls, played an unexpected role in helping her find food by quietly stealing fruit from sleeping humans nearby. "Except one of them was a very good one. He used to go when some Indian people had fallen asleep, and they used to hear the sound of people falling asleep. And he went into their room, very quiet, and he got a lot of food out of these rooms with huge amounts of fruit. And it used to carry so much that he dropped it. And that was the first time I came out and found a banana or other things." This small moment would teach her how to find scattered food– and how to grab it fast. "And I pick it up quickly, but you better move quickly because if you don't, they take it away quickly. So I learned to eat as fast as I could, always." Adapting to the sounds of the forest Jungle life meant staying alert at all times. With no human interaction, Marina learned to understand the meaning behind different monkey sounds– many of which signalled food, threats, or movement. "I had to learn to recognise the sounds. The screechy one, you have to really be careful, you have to hide away. Many sounds mean something. The 'danger' one is the louder one, and then the whistle one is the 'food' one. And each sound means different things, but it took me a while to get used to it. I just learned from watching what they were doing every time I heard the sound." For Marina, these sounds became the difference between staying safe and getting hurt. There was no safety net, only observation and reaction. Found by hunters, but not freed According to the UNILAD report, at around age ten, after nearly six years in the forest, Marina was discovered by hunters. But rescue didn't mean relief. Instead, she was taken away and reportedly sold into a brothel. Her years of jungle survival were followed by fresh trauma in urban society. Eventually, she managed to escape and survive on the streets of Columbia for a period. Her journey from there continued through more difficulties, eventually leading to a new life. Her full story was first detailed in her book The Girl With No Name, published in 2013. Thumb image: Generated by Canva AI (only for representative purposes)
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Might Surprise You: 7 Hollywood Movies That Were Filmed In Asia
Hollywood productions have increasingly utilised diverse Asian locations as settings for major films. In these movies, you'll see Asia's authentic backdrops—ranging from historical temples to vibrant urban centers—with recognisable landmarks and landscapes appearing throughout. So, grab your popcorn, and see if you can spot the scenes shot in Asia! 1. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - Hello, Cambodia! Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, exploring the mystical, vine-covered ruins of Angkor Wat? ICONIC. This movie basically put Cambodia's ancient wonders on everyone's travel bucket list. Those sprawling temples, especially Ta Prohm with its trees growing through the stones, were pure cinematic gold. 2. The Beach (2000) - Thailand's Secret Paradise (Before It Became So Famous!) Leonardo DiCaprio searching for paradise, only to find a hidden, idyllic beach in Thailand? We've all dreamt of it! While the movie's "secret" Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi Leh definitely got a little too famous after this film, you can't deny the sheer beauty that Danny Boyle captured. Thailand's turquoise waters and dramatic limestone cliffs were basically another character in this cult classic. 3. Kong: Skull Island (2017) - Vietnam, You Lookin' Good! The fantastical, mist-shrouded landscapes of Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh's Trang An complex were the PERFECT, otherworldly home for King Kong. Seriously, those towering karsts and lush greenery looked like they were made for giant monster battles. Pure epicness! 4. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - Singapore, You Slayed! This movie wasn't just a rom-com sensation, it was a love letter to Singapore! From the glittering Marina Bay Sands infinity pool to the breathtaking Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay and the vibrant hawker centers, Crazy Rich Asians showed the world just how glamorous and delicious this little red dot truly is. 5. The Dark Knight (2008) - Hong Kong's Urban Jungle Christopher Nolan bringing Batman to Hong Kong? YES, PLEASE! The iconic verticality and neon glow of Hong Kong provided the most incredible, gritty backdrop for some serious superhero action. Remember that epic scene where Batman glides from a skyscraper? That was Hong Kong, baby! 6. Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - Krabi's Wild Stonescapes While the original Jurassic Park didn't use Vietnam or Indonesia, the latest installment in the Jurassic World saga, Rebirth, actually filmed in the stunning landscapes of Thailand. Imagine towering limestone karsts, lush rainforests, and crystal-clear waters providing the perfect, prehistoric backdrop for some serious dinosaur action! This movie truly embraces the natural beauty of Thailand, making its national parks and islands (like Khao Phanom Bencha National Park and Ko Kradan) look like the ultimate lost worlds. 7. Thunderbolts* (2025) - Defying Gravity Florence Pugh actually brought her superhero prowess to Kuala Lumpur for some epic scenes in Marvel's upcoming Thunderbolts*. Yep, the iconic Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building, was apparently a major backdrop for some thrilling stunts, with Pugh herself reportedly jumping off the skyscraper as Yelena Belova. Beyond the heart-pounding action, Florence was also totally won over by Malaysia's food scene, even expressing a desire to learn some local dishes for her "Cooking with Flo" series.
NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Weekend essay: An expat's daydream for a perfect Napier day
I'm here right now, and it's pretty nice, I have to say. Balmy evenings, endless, benign sunshine (no ozone hole), Marina's new album blasting on my speaker on the banks of the Danube, Aperol spritzes till I'm sick of the fake-orange sight of 'em. And even so – must be a grass-is-always-greener kind of thing – I'd rather be in Napier. I can't help it: I have this thing about that little city. It's a love affair, and I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I grew up in Havelock North, and Napier being 'my' town still feels new. I can't get enough of her; she drives me crazy; I can't get her out of my head. The stunning Napier Hill from Westshore Beach. Photo / Daisy Coles Even sitting here on a terrace dotted with geraniums and oleanders, with a tiny bitter coffee on a red-checked table cloth beside me, sweating in a caftan and gold sandals, I miss the hell out of her. And so, I daydream. And I'm indulging my obsession, imagining my perfect Napier day. I close my eyes, tune out the Hungarians around me discussing the football and their doomed politics, and I'm there ... I drive in to town early, and my first stop is Uncle, where I chat to Ryan about school because our kids are in the same class, and he makes me a perfect little flat white. I take it with me as I drive through Ahuriri – hello, sleepy little village – and over the hill on Shakespeare Rd, where I'm lucky enough to find a free park on the town side (this is a daydream, remember). I walk down through the old telephone exchange and past the cathedral. Everything in this wee quarter seems somehow too big for its boots, in the most endearing way ('You call it a 'cathedral'? Really?" the Europeans would laugh). I dump my stuff at my desk. But this is my dream – I'm not going to work today. I just wanted to say hi to the Folkl team and the gang of likeminded souls who share their co-working space. I pat Juno, listen to Henry rant about one social issue with a hot take that's impossible to argue with, stay to the end of one of Will's carefully selected tracks, and I'm off. I go to Georgia, and Ella yells out my name before I'm even through the door. Georgia's flat whites. Benny makes me an even more perfect little flat white. It's a heart, its borders ever-expanding, and it seems to me to be a picture of my own heart, ever-expanding too, from this point in Tennyson Street at the centre to Waipātiki Beach at the edges. Benny's wearing his red beanie, so I know it's going to be a good day. I sit in the sun with my coffee. Mark Sweet, the best writer I ever worked with, is here, so I have to stay until he's definitively set the world to rights for me plus given me some advice on how to organise my love life. Then I'm off down Tennyson St towards Wardini. I like the traffic lights at this intersection because while you wait, you can cast a surreptitious glance into Tennyson Gallery to see what Lizzie is wearing today, and it's always amazing. Whatever colour it is, it somehow always goes with her hair, her lipstick and her shoes. God, she's fabulous. Daisy Coles might live in Hungary at present, but she yearns for Napier's delights. In the bookshop, I spend some luxurious time browsing, after I've done the obligatory rifling-through of books that I know have my name in them ('Thank you to my editor ... '). Not only can Ro tell me the plot of every single book I'm interested in, she also gives a pithy, reliable summary of each one, because she's some sort of walking, talking book wiki with crazy shoes and a cute dog. I buy the latest Catherine Chidgey. I head to the library next, where I check out the second-latest Catherine Chidgey and three semi-current Vogues. Libraries are the best. (Napier deserves better than this pokey, temporary one, but it's charming all the same, with its Narnia feel of walking from one wardrobe into the next and its reliable cast of friendly librarians. There's even a hot one – the mark of a good library is a hot librarian, right?) Back down the road to my favourite block again; I pop into Chantal. Because this is my dream, all the organic produce I like best is in season and luscious; I buy heirloom tomatoes and those glorious Japanese grapes and as many blueberries as I can carry. I continue on to Vinci's for lunch because where else would I go? The special is somehow always delicious even though it's an insane combination of foods. It's, like, venison sausage, roasted kūmara puree, watercress pesto, crushed-up Hands Down tortillas and Japanese mayo with Vinci's famous hot honey. (I'm making this up. But it could work?) Always get the special. Everyone who works here is 57 times cooler than me and the miracle of it is that, unlike the cool folks in a place like Wellington, or Budapest, they're nice. Vinci's is ingeniously designed so that one slice isn't quite enough, but instead of buying a second I dip back through Chantal and into Hāpi, where I get the berry version of those raw cheesecake slices that used to have a gluey-mouth feel but seem to have had their recipe refined recently, so that they're now perfect: like something the fairies would stir up together on a girls' night in. On Hastings Street, as I head back towards Shakespeare Rd for my car, I spot Freeman White, art god of Havelock North High School in the nineties, who has somehow since become even more famous. I act like he remembers who I am and say a warm hello; he's polite enough to nod and smile back. It's time to indulge in my favourite Napier hobby (after café-hopping). The joys of op-shopping in Westshore. I hit the Carlyle Street op-shop strip first. In Vinnies, my man gives me a huge smile (he once told me I look like Leona Lewis; I love him). In the Sallies, my favourite lady is working too. A while back, she sold me a pair of cowboy boots that had an $80 price tag on them for $30. Perhaps I looked like a down-and-out? But I prefer to believe it's because she recognised in me the rightful, predestined owner of those boots. My favourite op shops for true vintage dresses and fill-a-bag deals are Knox Church and Westshore respectively, and the atmosphere in those two is superior and just how an op shop should be. Dusty and dim, with the smell of Yardley in the air, the radio tuned to Magic but quietly enough that you can hear every word of the op-shop ladies' chat. Dee and Karen at Westshore know me by name because they were teacher aides in my kids' classes, and they've always got personal recommendations for me. I'm full of good food, good coffee and good cheer, and my car is full of books, organic produce and op-shop treasure. It's time to head home to the sleepy, green Waipātiki Valley. This has been such a perfect day, and I'm glad I spent it with you, as Lou Reed would say. We can say we spent it together, because it exists only in my head and on your screen: our collective imagination. But you, reader, are lucky, lucky, lucky: because you're there, you have the luxury of walking these paths, going to these places, talking to these precious, lovely Napier characters in your real life. Go! Now! Say hi to them for me! And I'll see them, and you, in the spring – I'm counting down the days already.
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Listen: Marina releases 'I'm Not Hungry Anymore' for 'Froot' anniversary
July 25 (UPI) -- Welsh singer-songwriter Marina celebrated the 10th anniversary of her album Froot by releasing the previously-unreleased track "I'm Not Hungry Anymore." The song dates from the era of the Froot recordings, but never saw official release until hitting digital platforms Friday to coincide with its inclusion on the "10 Year Anniversary Version" of the album, which also released Friday. "Originally released in 2015, Froot was a turning point in Marina's career, showcasing her songwriting and artistic independence," Marina's website states. The album was released under the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, which the singer has since dropped in favor of simply Marina. Marina's latest album, Princess of Power, released June 6.
