Device Check
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Devices
Hair tools, facial devices and the electronics that promise to replace the salon — tested against what they actually do.
14 articles · Los Angeles
Heat Styling
Curling Iron vs. Curling Wand: Which One You'll Actually Use
Heat Rules
The Flat Iron Temperature You Should Actually Be Using
At-Home Blowout
A Round Brush Blowout at Home, Without the Arm Ache
Cure Time
UV vs. LED Nail Lamps: What the Difference Actually Is
Gadget Audit
Do You Need an Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner?
Device Reality
Facial Cleansing Devices: What They Do and Don't Do
Light Therapy
LED Face Masks: What the Research Actually Supports
Facial Devices
Microcurrent Devices: The Honest Case For and Against
Light Devices
At-Home IPL Hair Removal: What to Expect Before You Buy
Small Devices
Electric Scalp Massagers: Comfort, Not Hair Growth
Where to Spend
Salon Treatment vs. Home Device: An Honest Split
Pack Light
Travel Hair Tools: What Survives a Carry-On
Two-in-One