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New York Times
20 hours ago
- General
- New York Times
If Your Blow Dryer Brush Isn't Working, You Probably Need to Clean It
My blow dryer brush is one of my most prized possessions. When I started using one to transform my limp, wavy hair into pert, bouncy curls, I was so flushed with compliments that I barely knew how to act. Suddenly, I was that girl — the one people asked, 'Wait, how did you get your hair so perfect?' So the day that my blow dryer brush, a Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, refused to start and an indicator light blinked red, I went through the five stages of grief in rapid succession. Fortunately, there was an easy fix. According to the product manual, a flashing red indicator light means that the filter needs cleaning. I opened the filter cover at the bottom of the appliance, and sure enough, it was crammed full of dust and debris. I did a quick scrape of the filter with my fingers over the trash can, put the cover back on, and plugged in the brush. And I was astonished by how powerful it was once again. Only after I cleaned it did I realize that even before it blinked red, it was operating at significantly reduced capacity. But this experience taught me that I have to be more diligent in caring for my beloved blow dryer brush, and now I make it a priority to deep-clean my FlexStyle every two months or so. Depending on how often you use yours, you might need to get in there more frequently, but a good rule of thumb is to clean it when you notice hair tangled in the bristles, product buildup on the handle, and dust in the filter. Different blow dryer brushes have different components, so we recommend checking your model's manual before cleaning it, but the following cleaning method applies to a range of popular models, including the Dyson Airwrap and Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus, as well. One more thing: Always unplug your blow dryer brush and let it cool before cleaning it.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I tested three bonding treatments at all price points – one will leave your hair feeling better than ever
MY hairdresser Paula has changed my mind about a product I've avoided for years – hair bonding treatments. They are now firmly back on my radar. This week, I've put three to the test. BUDGET Palmer's amino bonding complex bonding hair gloss, £10.99 for 118ml, Boots Having heard this is an Olaplex dupe, I had to try it for myself. The liquid is much thinner than I expected and, although the spray makes it slightly easier to apply, the bottle needs to be upright to dispense which is a pain, especially when you have long hair. It would be worth buying a cheap continuous mister and decanting it. With four different types of oil – coconut, avocado, sunflower and jojoba, I found it made my hair greasy quicker than normal but I can't deny it added shine and made it easier to brush when wet. MID-RANGE Epres bond repair treatment, £46 for 30ml, I have to be honest, this is the product that changed my mind. Paula applied it to my hair before rinsing it when she took out some of my foils before the rest, and the brush was going through my wet hair like butter (if you've got fine hair, you'll know how knotty it usually gets when it's wet and freshly bleached) so I wanted to know what shampoo and conditioner she'd use. Turns out, she hadn't used any, only this clever spray. It immediately conditions hair but is super-lightweight so doesn't leave any residue behind and the continuous mister makes it mess-free to apply.I've been using it weekly since and my hair feels better than ever. I work at Superdrug and there's the viral hair products that are actually worth your money - including the £3 bargain buy that encourages hair growth LUXURY The application is slightly more long-winded than the Epres but I like that you apply it on towel-dried hair and can skip conditioner so it doesn't make my routine any longer. It took a while to work out how much product to apply – 1.5 pumps is the sweet spot for me – which meant I had a few bad hair days where I had to wash sooner than usual to get rid of the texture. It leaves hair instantly softer and mine feels stronger after a few weeks of use too.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively shrugs off major blow in Justin Baldoni legal battle with head-turning new video
Blake Lively shrugged off the latest bruising setback in her Justin Baldoni legal battle with a blithe new Instagram video this week. In the clip, which she posted on Friday to kick off the weekend, she could be seen treating her hair with a battery of products from her own beauty line, teamed with L'Oreal spray and BaByliss hot rollers. The 37-year-old actress gave the appearance of relaxation as she offered a 'peak [sic] into how I usually style my hair when I'm going out' for her followers. 'I'm an old school devotee to hot rollers and mousse like my mama,' said Lively, who was recently accused of an 'obvious PR move' when she gave a speech amid the Baldoni drama saying her mother was once assaulted by a colleague. She proceeded to write a lengthy caption saying she and her team spent seven years coming up with the suite of products that would help buyers get 'professional level results & volume' in a 'CLEAN' way that 'smelled amazing.' Her video showed her applying her products to her own hair, as she assured fans in the caption that the process 'doesn't take much time. And lasts for days.' The post came on the heels of news that she wants to limit her deposition in her ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni to a single session. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the deposition, which was supposed to take place Thursday, has now been rescheduled for July 31, as per TMZ. Insiders shared the postponement was a mutual decision. And the actress reportedly wants the proceedings to last no more than seven-hours, according to Matthew Russell Lee from Inner City Press. Though federal rules already limit depositions to seven hours per day, complex cases sometimes require multiple sessions. The star's demand was revealed after she suffered a setback when one of her claims was tossed out. The deposition was postponed after a federal judge dismissed Lively's claims against social media PR expert Jed Wallace. The judge added that Lively — who was recently branded a 'toxic diva' — can either refile her claims against Wallace in another jurisdiction or amend her existing complaint. has reached out to Lively's and Baldoni's representatives for comment. Wallace's lawyer indicated that if Wallace is brought back into the case, he would demand another deposition. But Lively's lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, reportedly argued that the Gossip Girl star should only sit for one deposition, limited to seven hours. Both sides needed time to review the amended complaint, which might affect the deposition, so they postponed it. Lively had alleged Wallace was involved in a negative campaign against her as she accused Baldoni, 41, of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. Judge Lewis Liman cited a lack of jurisdiction, as Wallace and his company, Street Relations, are based in Texas, not New York where the lawsuit was filed. The judge explained that the 'alleged negative publicity campaign against Lively largely took place outside of New York. The few alleged actions targeting New York were taken by others, and there are no allegations suggesting [Wallace was] aware of them. Therefore, [Wallace] cannot be forced to defend this lawsuit in New York.' A spokesperson for Lively told TMZ that Blake respects the court's decision to dismiss Wallace from the lawsuit due to jurisdictional reasons. They added that it 'has nothing to do with the merits of her allegations about Mr. Wallace's role in the smear campaign and relates solely to the procedural question of whether he is subject to jurisdiction in New York or elsewhere.' Her team added they are considering their 'numerous options for holding Mr. Wallace accountable.' Lively is suing Baldoni, his publicity team, and other defendants, alleging that they retaliated against her after she made sexual harassment allegations. She claims Wallace was hired because he engages in 'untraceable' campaigns across social media platforms, and could 'weaponize a digital army' to 'create, seed, manipulate and advance disparaging content.' He was described in her civil rights complaint acting as a 'hired gun' for Baldoni. Wallace filed a defamation lawsuit against the actress earlier this year. Lively's deposition in her sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni will be held at a location of her choosing. She was granted the request to pick the location of her deposition by a judge on Monday, according to Variety, after her lawyers argued that Baldoni's attorneys were trying to turn the proceeding into a media spectacle. Baldoni's side requested for the deposition to be held at the Park Avenue offices of Meister Seelig & Fein, one of the firms handling his case. However, Lively's team objected to the location in a motion last week, claiming they feared a media ambush and Lively being swarmed by paparazzi on her way in and out of the building. Baldoni pushed back on her claim by accusing her of trying to use her 'celebrity status' to gain an upper hand in the proceedings. Lively's team also raised concerns that Baldoni would invite social media influencers to be present at the deposition, which is intended to be confidential. On Monday, Judge Lewis Liman approved for the deposition to be held at a different location, which has been redacted in the public version of the motion. Lively's lawyers also asked for Baldoni's side to provide a list of everyone who will be attending. Liman granted the request, with Baldoni's team instructed that they need to provide the list by noon on Tuesday. The judge also instructed Lively's team to provide printing and copying facilities for Baldoni's lawyers. In a moment of snark, Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman previously told TMZ that Lively's deposition should be live-streamed to an audience at Madison Square Garden. Freedman's suggestion, which Lively's attorney shot down at the time as a publicity-seeking distraction, would be to sell tickets to the event and donate the proceeds to domestic violence victims. Lively's team argued that Freedman's remarks demonstrated he couldn't be trusted to keep things professional if the deposition occurred at the place of his choosing. Mitchell Schuster, one of Baldoni's lawyers, dismissed the concern as unfounded, adding that holding the deposition somewhere else would be inconvenient for his team. Baldoni pushed back on her claim by accusing her of trying to use her 'celebrity status' to gain an upper hand in the proceedings; He is pictured 2024 The two sides are preparing to face off in court after they clashed while filming It Ends With Us last year. After Lively claimed that Baldoni's side would try to make the deposition into a 'public spectacle ', the filmmaker hit back by arguing, via his lawyer, that Blake has not supported her claim with evidence. According to TMZ, Baldoni's defense team believes holding the deposition at Lively's lawyer's office puts them at a disadvantage. Justin's lawyer cited the potential need to consult with his hundreds of pages of notes and to use a conference room to speak in private. Baldoni's side wrote in the filing, 'Although Lively's foot-stomping and use of her celebrity status may have enabled her to seize control of the film, which is the crux of this dispute, her counsel's tantrum has no place in this Court. Lively is bound by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure like every litigant.' The parties have currently agreed to conduct the deposition on July 17, though recent legal filings indicate that the two sides have been in conflict over discovery requirements. In emails between Lively and Baldoni's attorneys that were entered into the record, Lively's lawyers accused Baldoni's team of failing to mail hard drives of evidence to them in a timely manner, which would make it difficult for the Gossip Girl star and her team to examine any documents or videos the defendants may refer to when questioning her. Her legal team also expressed concern in the new filings that Baldoni may hope to have her paraded in front of paparazzi and gawkers if the deposition is held in a less-private location. In a statement to TMZ, Lively's representative said: 'Ms. Lively is looking forward to her deposition next week, and it should follow the same rules as every other witness in this case. 'Justin Baldoni's lawyer has tried to make this matter a public spectacle at every turn, even proposing to sell tickets to a televised deposition at Madison Square Garden,' they continued. 'This is a serious matter of sexual harassment and retaliation and it deserves to be treated as such.' Lively, who along with husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, was dismissed from Baldoni's $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit nearly a month ago, is tentatively slated to take the stand when the trial begins in New York City in March 2026. Insiders close to Lively told the outlet that she was prepared to face a series of difficult inquiries at her deposition, and that Reynolds isn't expected to attend. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment in a lawsuit; while Baldoni accused Lively, her husband Ryan and publicist Leslie Sloane of defamation and extortion in a $400 million suit - the latter of which was dismissed. Baldoni has denied the allegations brought about by Lively, while Lively, Reynolds and Sloane have denied the accusations made in litigation by Baldoni. In June, Lively suffered a setback in the case when a judge denied her attorneys' application for a protective order seeking to block her text messages with Taylor Swift from being entered as evidence. Baldoni's team subpoenaed Lively for text messages, emails and any other messages between her and Swift. His lawyers have subsequently been allowed to pore through the text trail, with all communications related to It Ends With Us set for scrutiny. In one embarrassing text exchange, Lively appeared to refer to herself as the Game of Thrones character Khaleesi, and to Swift as one of her 'dragons.' Elsewhere in Baldoni's filing is the claim that Swift was present at a meeting convened by Lively at her New York penthouse to discuss It Ends With Us script changes. Sources close to Swift insisted the singer had no knowledge of the meeting and simply arrived to find it underway. The situation reportedly left Swift — who is godmother to Lively's three daughters — feeling 'exploited' by her friend of ten years.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lidl's brand new hair styling tool is £55 cheaper than Beauty Works & will give you beachy waves loved by Molly-Mae
WANT gorgeous mermaid locks this summer but don't want to fork out a fortune to make it happen? Lidl have got you covered with their brand new styling tool which you can use for stunning beachy waves without breaking the bank. 3 3 Priced at just £14.99, the Silvercrest Personal Care Hair Waver is perfect for achieving that glamourous look loved by the likes of Molly Mae. In store from the 20th of July, the curler is just like the Beauty Works Waver, but for a fraction of the price. In fact, you'll save yourself a whopping £55 by bagging the hair must have from Lidl instead. Unlike the curling wands and tongs, the Hair Waver has three sections to give your hair that effortlessly tussled look. Molly Mae is one of the many celebs who are fans of similar tools, making it a great buy if you want to recreate her look. In fact, the Love Island star even collaborated with Beauty Works on her own mermaid hair waver. In fact, back in 2023 the reality starlet have fans some tips and tricks to get her signature hair style. In the YouTube video, she explained how she uses the hair tool "the straight way," with the temperature controls facing outwards. Then, she slipped the tool backwards and used it in the exact same way, which created a more glamorous look, compared to the un-done beachy style. The hair tool isn't the only reason to dash to Lidl this month though. Lidl Air Fryer Recall, TOFS Closing Down Sales, and Jolly's Department Store Revival – Money News Today The discount supermarket sent shoppers into a frenzy after launching their very own fake tan just in time for summer - and compared to cult favourites, Lidl's Marbella Glow is significantly cheaper. While other viral brands retail around the £10 mark, the German store's version costs just £4.49. Thrifty beauty buffs can choose the vegan-friendly tan in three shades - Medium, Extra Dark and Ultra Dark. Bargain-mad TikToker, only known as @ kittsandpieces on the platform, went for the latter option, and shared her honest thoughts online. Raving about the wallet-friendly buy, she said in the video: ''No sticky feeling going to bed and no bad tan smell either.'' The following morning, the TikToker hopped into the shower, rinsed off the tan and was amazed by the results. Sporting a gorgeous glow which made her look like as if she's just returned from a sunny holiday, the student said: ''10/10 for me.'' The best part? According to the shopper, the sun-kissed glow lasts almost a week too. ''I find I get a solid 4/5 days out of it with showers and all, it's even survived my swimming.'' Where does Lidl want to open new stores? LIDL has published a new list of desired locations for potential new stores. The list includes, amongst many others, the following towns and cities: Bristol Derby Liverpool London Manchester Nottingham Oxford Southampton Swansea Birmingham Sheffield Cambridge Edinburgh To see the full list, click here.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Redken Launches New Artistic Ambassador Network with Sabrina Carpenter's Hairstylist Evanie Frausto and More
Redken's network of talent is expanding across the gamut of professional hairstyling. In a new initiative named the Artistic Ambassador Network, the hair care brand, owned by the L'Oréal Group, has assembled a unique collective of 20 esteemed celebrity stylists, colorists, and educators to elevate their unparalleled expertise and knowledge within the beauty industry. 'Redken has always been about inspiring and empowering stylists behind the chair. As a brand rooted in innovation and artistry with so many talented artists relying on the brand everyday, we made it our mission to leverage the most influential voices and amplify them to build community and connection,' said Guillaume Duez, Redken's general manager, via statement. 'By formalizing this network of inspiring artists, we're creating a platform where artistry and brand advocacy meet to shape the future of hair from the latest trends on social to satisfying clients everyday behind the chair.' More from WWD The Estée Lauder Cos. Names Aude Gandon Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Typebea Is Scaling Its Hair Care Range and Business Alexandra Daddario Joins the Viral Bob Trend, Debuting a Chin-length Cut As part of the program, ambassadors will serve as representatives of the brand, all of whom are required to create digital content, work on Redken's team during award show season and lead hands-on seminars for educational purposes. On top of all that, Sarah Barr Battle, Redken's SVP and head of marketing and digital, said: 'They'll collaborate with our internal teams to help develop new techniques, color trends, and product innovations while focusing on inspiring and sharing real-world expertise to fellow professionals.' As of now, the list of ambassadors includes Sabrina Carpenter and Bella Hadid's stylist Evanie Frausto, Hailey Bieber's collaborator Ryan Pearl, Johnny Ramirez, Stassi Schroeder's hair artist Bradley Leake, luxury colorist Maggie Hancock, existing Redken partner Philip Foresto and more. Most of the professionals have worked as partners of the brand for some time now; eight, however, are new. 'It was easy to pick the new ambassadors because all of them have loyally used Redken color their entire careers, and vouch that Shades EQ is the most versatile, predictable and must-have haircolor that they've ever worked with,' Battle explained. 'The partnerships are seamless and rooted in love for the industry, the best products to achieve the best results, and giving back to aspiring professionals.' Redken plans on adding more professionals to its network in the future. 'As it evolves and we gain learnings, we will carefully expand its reach, adding more stylists to this powerful and inspirational talent pool as new tastemakers arise. Our goal is to make this a dynamic, ever-growing community that drives Redken, our stylists, our salons and most importantly the hair industry forward,' Duez said. The decision to launch this program now stemmed from the technological advancements in digital education and their impact on the salon industry as a whole. Duez explained: 'Launching the program now allows us to meet these changes head-on, bringing the Redken energy and leadership through our twenty ambassadors — just as stylists and clients can rely on our product performance, they are also looking for our expertise, trust, trends and connection.' When looking at the newsmakers in professional styling, individuals who are drawing widespread attention for their statement-making work and innovative impact, Redken knew it needed Evanie Frausto for the collective. The architect's work with pop star Sabrina Carpenter, on stage and in her music videos, has captivated Gen-Z, igniting an ongoing internet-wide debate over whether her signature nest of blond coils is her own or a wig. 'How can one person hold so much hair?' they ask. Search for 'Sabrina Carpenter Hair' is currently up 511.8 percent year-over-year on TikTok alone, according to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry. Carpenter became Redken's first celebrity ambassador in 2024, making Frausto's partnership ultimately inevitable. 'It feels really special to me. Sabrina is not only a huge pop star, she's also someone who fully embodies transformation and self-expression, which is exactly what I love about working with hair,' he told WWD. 'Being an Artistic Ambassador alongside her feels like an extension of what we already do together. We push boundaries play with identity and use hair as a way to tell a story. It makes it feel bigger than just hair and it is a testament that there are no limits to what hair can be.' Maggie Hancock was another visionary Redken felt necessary to add to the network, which was a surprise to her. 'When I was even considered for this role, I was honestly blown away. It's a top five moment in my entire career. Being invited into the Redken family feels like such an honor, and saying yes was one of the easiest and most exciting decisions I've made,' she said. 'I'm excited to bring my salon-friendly edginess I'm known for into the Redken community and to share the techniques and creative approaches I've developed through that work. I love being able to help other stylists feel confident pushing their creativity while keeping things on-trend.' Creator of the 'Beach-kissed Lived-in Color' technique, Johnny Ramirez's appointment in the collective marks his return to Redken. For him, however, it's not about 'coming back' so much as it is 'deepening' an existing partnership. 'Redken has always believed in elevating artists from the inside out—not just through incredible products, but through real, hands-on learning. I want to help inspire confidence behind the chair, especially when it comes to color. I've built a career on dimensional, natural-looking hair, and I'm excited to share the artistry and precision behind that work with Redken's global community,' he said. Best of WWD Celebrity Colorist Kadi Lee Shares Tips to Protect Hair From Summer's Triple Threats: Sun, Saltwater and Chlorine Kris Jenner's Changing Looks Through the Years and Her New Beauty Routine The 2025 100 Greatest Hair Products of All Time Solve the daily Crossword
