We pay attention to every detail to make sure you have a fabulous and memorable experience every time you sit in one of our chairs. Our salon is a warm, friendly and inviting space for men, women and children. Margo & Company is an employee-based salon with stylists working together as a team. Our team feels it’s important for clients to have more than one stylist they can count on. Jennifer is an artist when it comes to styling. She has been doing hair since 1992 and her education includes several advanced haircutting classes.
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Jennifer is a Master Colorist who spent 17 years in Las Vegas working in high end salons on the strip and has a distinguished list of Celebrity Clientele that have graced her chair. Get the look you love with convenient haircuts that fit into your busy life. Great haircuts are easier with Online Check-InFind a salon near you and add your name to the waitlist from anywhere, with Online Check-In. Feel confident that you'll get the same haircut from any Great Clips stylist, every time.
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A split second later, he walks through the front doors of his local Great Clips Salon. He smiles and mouths the words, “I’m here to check in.” The stylist returns the smile, checks him in, walks him back to her station and invites him to take a seat. She puts a smock on him, turns the chair toward the mirror and begins talking with him about the type of haircut he wants. She asks a few questions, he answers them, and she begins to cut his hair, starting with clippers. Then after wetting his hair with a spray bottle, she puts on the finishing touches using a scissor and comb.
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Appointments outside of business hours can be made. Please check with your stylist for availability. Please either call the salon to cancel/reschedule your appointment or utilize the "Get in Touch" section above to let us know that you won't be making your appointment or need to reschedule. We opened the doors of our Sarasota location in 2008. It is the newest and most modern looking of the three.
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With Sarasota being so big, we settled with a location on Clark Road and in the heart of Sarasota-only being a few miles from the beautiful and famous Siesta Key Beach. Grow your career at a Great Clips salon, whether that’s as a stylist, manager or receptionist.
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With her bubbly personality and friendly conversation, she tries to make sure her clients leave her chair happy and feeling Beautiful. Close-up of a young man holding a smartphone with the Great Clips app open. He taps “Check in” with his thumb to instantly add his name to the waitlist at his local Great Clips salon.
Once she’s done, she pulls out a mirror to show him the back of his hair. He smiles as he checks out his haircut, and runs his hands along the back of his head to feel the length. The location changes to the lobby, where he pays a great price for a great haircut, then he and the Great Clips stylist wave goodbye to each other. I have 12 years experience as a hairstylist. I have experience coloring hair as well. With a focus on continuing education and innovation, our team is made up of some of the best stylists you’ll find in Maine.
Tonishia is a Master stylist she has been doing hair for 14 years. She is uniquely qualified in cuts, color, hair extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Keratin treatments. Tonishia does it all from hair cuts to perms to color. She has had experience with a wide diversity of all hair types. In the last few years she has added makeup to her books. She is always learning and increasing her knowledge with education on the latest and greatest ways to satisfy her customers.
Appointments outside of business hours can be made. Please check with your stylist for availability. Please either call the salon to cancel/reschedule your appointment or utilize the "Get in Touch" section above to let us know that you won't be making your appointment or need to reschedule. We opened the doors of our Sarasota location in 2008. It is the newest and most modern looking of the three.
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With Sarasota being so big, we settled with a location on Clark Road and in the heart of Sarasota-only being a few miles from the beautiful and famous Siesta Key Beach. Grow your career at a Great Clips salon, whether that’s as a stylist, manager or receptionist.
We pay attention to every detail to make sure you have a fabulous and memorable experience every time you sit in one of our chairs. Our salon is a warm, friendly and inviting space for men, women and children. Margo & Company is an employee-based salon with stylists working together as a team. Our team feels it’s important for clients to have more than one stylist they can count on. Jennifer is an artist when it comes to styling. She has been doing hair since 1992 and her education includes several advanced haircutting classes.
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Once she’s done, she pulls out a mirror to show him the back of his hair. He smiles as he checks out his haircut, and runs his hands along the back of his head to feel the length. The location changes to the lobby, where he pays a great price for a great haircut, then he and the Great Clips stylist wave goodbye to each other. I have 12 years experience as a hairstylist. I have experience coloring hair as well. With a focus on continuing education and innovation, our team is made up of some of the best stylists you’ll find in Maine.
A split second later, he walks through the front doors of his local Great Clips Salon. He smiles and mouths the words, “I’m here to check in.” The stylist returns the smile, checks him in, walks him back to her station and invites him to take a seat. She puts a smock on him, turns the chair toward the mirror and begins talking with him about the type of haircut he wants. She asks a few questions, he answers them, and she begins to cut his hair, starting with clippers. Then after wetting his hair with a spray bottle, she puts on the finishing touches using a scissor and comb.
With her bubbly personality and friendly conversation, she tries to make sure her clients leave her chair happy and feeling Beautiful. Close-up of a young man holding a smartphone with the Great Clips app open. He taps “Check in” with his thumb to instantly add his name to the waitlist at his local Great Clips salon.
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Tonishia is a Master stylist she has been doing hair for 14 years. She is uniquely qualified in cuts, color, hair extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Keratin treatments. Tonishia does it all from hair cuts to perms to color. She has had experience with a wide diversity of all hair types. In the last few years she has added makeup to her books. She is always learning and increasing her knowledge with education on the latest and greatest ways to satisfy her customers.
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Team at Taunton salon are 'delighted' to be crowned Hairdresser of the Year 2024.
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Jennifer is a Master Colorist who spent 17 years in Las Vegas working in high end salons on the strip and has a distinguished list of Celebrity Clientele that have graced her chair. Get the look you love with convenient haircuts that fit into your busy life. Great haircuts are easier with Online Check-InFind a salon near you and add your name to the waitlist from anywhere, with Online Check-In. Feel confident that you'll get the same haircut from any Great Clips stylist, every time.
"I love to treat highlights on black hair as an accent to frame the face, the natural part, and the ends," Papanikolas shared. "The best tones on black hair tend to be caramels and lighter browns," explained Papanikolas. A reddish hue is one of the best black hair highlights, creating an eye-catching result.
Black Hair With a Blue Money Piece
Highlighted hair is fragile, porous and dry, and prone to breakage or frizz, so be sure to pamper it. Shampoo no more than two or three times a week and reduce heat styling by skipping flat or curling irons and applying a heat protectant prior to every blow-dry. Shades of copper, auburn, and burgundy are a great lowlight, but should not be any darker than the base color. "Going darker with the lowlights can create a harsh unnatural effect," explains Papanikolas.
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9 Hair-Color Ideas to Try in 2024, According to Colorists.
#54: Natural Brown Hair with Bright White Highlights
If you’re considering these light brown highlights on chocolate brown hair, request a thorough consultation with your stylist. There are many variations of dark highlighted hair, so be specific and bring pictures. If you opt for dark blonde highlights on dark brown hair color, flaunt them with soft waves. That’s the best way to display dimension on dark brown locks, allowing the blonde hue to pop yet brighter.
Black Hair with Ash Highlights
And, if you want to turn up the drama even more, why not look into blue or red highlights on brown hair? Think, sweeps of bold cobalt or hints of mahogany that bring new dimension to your client’s mane. Even rose tones and vivid violet ribbons appear fresh and flattering on dark hair, proving just how workable and wearable highlights on brown hair can be. Remind them to leave it on for two to five minutes, so the violet tones can get to work. Copper highlights pair beautifully with a dark natural base color, but if your client wants more 'pop', suggest cherry red tones swept on with a balayage technique. We love this Koleston Perfect creation, which features 3/0 + 5/1 on already-dark roots, and 66/46 with a touch of 0/65 on pre-lightened mid-lengths and ends.
Highlights are a great way to transform your brown hair, allowing you to add light and dimension to create a cute look. Whether you have light, medium or dark brown hair, there are many highlight ideas to explore. Women with brunette hair can choose to enhance their color and style with bold highlights all over or opt for understated and subtle styling for beautiful natural highlights.
That said, your stylist can work with you to achieve lighter and brighter highlights over time. The brand has truly revolutionized the at-home hair color market, so naturally, their innovative highlighting kit is our Best Overall pick. It’s available in five shades across blonde to medium-brown hair, and the clay-based cream color makes the experience mess-proof and more goof-proof than usual. Since it comes with a wishbone-shaped applicator, you’ll achieve the look of hand-painted balayage highlights you’d get in a salon—without the salon price. The kit also comes with a toner to use afterward, the secret to ensuring a natural- and professional-looking result.
When Andy is not gushing about hairstyles, she spends most of her time reading through her giant collection of sci-fi books or watching old Star Trek shows. Sometimes to stand out from the rest, it’s good to go back to simplicity. This classic ombre look maybe something we know and love but you have to admit, it looks stunning here. From the blend of colors to the placement of the colors, oh goodness, we could go on forever about how classically beautiful this look really is. It’s best to bring your stylist some photo inspirations to ensure that both of you are on the same page.
This combination will dissolve into a rich mixture on your hair. However, this ash brown color has helped add so much dimension and definition to the curls in this look. The highlights are two-toned with the darker color adding depth and the lighter one defining the curls. It’s amazing how highlights can add texture and transform fine hair.
Chocolate brown highlights look elegant and chic on black hair, adding dimension and drama to your look. Speaking of pastel hair colors, black hair with pastel purple highlights is striking and provides gorgeous dimension. This trendy color is all about keeping your roots dark and transitioning them into a striking lilac hue. This mix of colors is radiant and it shines as if it was glitter in the hair.
You should also use a deep conditioner formulated to neutralize red tones, which will work double-time to maintain shine. "Black is a tricky base color to give any highlights," said Michael. Of course, you can go lighter on the brown spectrum, just keep in mind that the more contrasting the color combo is, the less natural and sun-kissed the end result will look.
“At the lightest end brunettes should opt for caramel, auburns for copper gold and blondes or grays can go to baby blonde. Just doing a few highlights around the face helps illuminate without a lot of upkeep.” You’re in control here. Highlights don’t have to be dramatic or allover to enhance your base color. Even the darkest brunettes can stay brunette and add subtle or statement sparks around the face to soften the dark frame. Those who want more of a statement look can dial up the brightness and contrast. This auburn highlight for dark brown hair is so subtle and classy, we are in love.
The lights seem to be heavier towards the front and the lower lengths, creating a subtle balayage glimmer effect. Soft highlights over dark hair, spread evenly across the top so as to minimize damage yet provide enough coverage, these are idyllic highlights that would look good on anyone. Soft yet sassy, we love this color for any season and any occasion. Sometimes you need a pick-me-up, a simple change that doesn’t scream for attention but one that shows you care. With tips lightly dipped in color, this isn’t a huge style change but it doesn’t have to be. Black hair with highlights, that are delicate like this, is as appealing as they are stylish.
This subtle maroon highlight job is a perfect way to switch things up, especially if things are transitioning into the cooler months. Soft yet bold, it’s a delicate look that will feel good on you, no matter the season. If you’re not ready to do a full head of lighter color, this ombre could be the glow-up that you are looking for. The soft transition of dark to light is so expertly done, you’re going to demand respect in any room that you walk into. This helps seal the cuticle and preserve the delicate toner molecules.
I also recommend you use a purple shampoo once a week to fight away brassy tones and Olaplex #3 to help keep your hair healthy and strong between chemical services. Add radiant ash brown highlights to your locks if you want a soft brown ombre. The color itself seamlessly transitions softly from a rich brown to kisses of a dark golden blonde. An ombre can be very drastic in its color graduation from dark to light or light to dark, while a sombre is just a few hues lighter from its deepest shade.
Dark Brown Hair with Copper Highlights
This look is so expertly done, it all blends so effortlessly. Losing vibrancy is another challenge with adding highlights to dark tones. It doesn't have to be summer to wistfully pine for sun-kissed highlights.
Black Hair with Brown Highlights
Ombré hair is one of the best options when it comes to dark brown hair with highlights, as there's no need to worry about a harsh line forming as your roots grow out. Consider playing with tones of red by having your dark brunette base fade to a pretty mahogany brown at your ends, à la Ciara. Not every colorist or salon does both, so know the benefits of each.
Black Hair With Silver Highlights
Using the colors of the ocean as inspiration, this is a cool look that leaves only your roots and under your hair untouched. Try ombré highlights near your face and only at the front of your hair. Your hair will have extra sleekness and shine with the classic and natural brown-on-brown color combination. Even shorter styles like pixie cuts can benefit from highlights and the burst of light and life that they bring. Lucy Hale wore her golden streaks bright and mixed with her darker roots.
Keep in mind that the lighter you go, the more maintenance your hair will require. Sometimes highlights can look kind of “off.” If this is the case you’re probably piling on more blush, bronzer or a brighter lipstick to compensate. Sometimes your highlights and skin undertones are not in sync. “A very general rule is for warmer skin tones to opt for cooler highlights, cooler skin tones to go for warmer ones,” says Papanikolas. Always discuss with your colorist what shades of highlights will boost both your skin and hair. Baby highlights are white-blonde highlights that create radiant and textured hairstyles.
Chili Red Highlights on Brown Hair
Whether you’re cutting long hair to short or sprucing things up with a little bit of color, this is a look that is as charming as they come. It says, “I know what I want and how to get it” and we honestly love that for you. The stylist that created this masterpiece knows that to ensure quality results, the placement has to be on-point, and darling, this look is definitely done well. From the light blonde color to the way it is blended to perfection, this is a lovely style that will never go out of style.
Relaxed Bob with Bronde Balayage
The reddish-brown shade looks beautiful when painted seamlessly throughout the hair with chestnut balayage highlights. For those who don't shy away from brown hair with red highlights, you'll find this mahogany face frame to be a subtler take on the trend. The reddish-brown shade provides the perfect amount of contrast against Zendaya's dark brown, curly locks. If you liked the chocolate balayage we talked about earlier but would prefer root-to-tip dimension, look no further than chocolate foil highlights. This option will look particularly stunning on those with a warm-toned dark brown base, as well as those who have olive skin tones. When choosing a highlight shade for dark brown hair, it's best to start within one or two shades of your base color.
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Adding a lighter shade with black roots creates a beautiful contrast and complements warm skin tones. This low-maintenance color combination of black and brown hair tines is less damaging to your locks. Perfect natural highlights on black tresses are warm blonde tones. For a soft, sun-kissed look on your naturally deep dark hair, opt for sandy golden hues over cool-toned highlights for a natural, realistic finish. A magnificent rich chocolate brown hair with warm bronde highlights is done with the balayage technique.
Richards says they all vary in use, but the instructions typically guide you through a hand-painting process with the given tools or possibly a cap. Follow those directions, of course, but Richards recommends also watching a YouTube video on how to apply hand-painted highlights. Melanie Rud is a Chicago-based writer with 10 years of experience covering beauty. She covers all things skincare for Byrdie, from ingredients to acne advice. You should pick a light shade of henna, mix 3 tablespoons of it with ½ cup of boiling water. Then the next day, apply it to your hair and let it sit there for at least 2 hours.
Let your stylist know whether you prefer subtle or bold pops of color. The fluffy texture of your short hair provides the perfect canvas for pink highlights. Remember that dyeing your hair will require you use professional products at home. If you’re looking to add red highlights to brunette hair, take note of these weighty, tumbling ribbons, featuring a whole lot of spice. Here, BlondorPlex + 6% was used to lift slices to a level 5, before Koleston Perfect 5/73 + 4/0 was applied to refine the chocolate brown base. Adding rose gold highlights to dark brown hair creates an amazing dimensional look.
Having the right products is huge for maintaining your new fashion colors. I highly recommend you use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner like Pureology Hydrate and Redken Color Extend Magnetics. Try to wash your hair as little as possible; when you do, wash it in cold water to keep it from fading often.
It would be best to allow your hair colorist to customize your look using placement color. To get dark brown hair with highlights, tell them what kind of contrast and intensity you’re going for. We still want it to fall in coils while allowing the colors to pop. For an easy-to-maintain result, I suggest a semi-permanent dye. Try L’Oreal DIA Richesse Demi-Permanent Crème Haircolor in chocolate. If you’re a bit bored with your natural hair color but don’t feel like dyeing it all, highlights will come to save the day.
If you’re not yet ready to go all-blonde, mixing caramel and blonde is an easy step in the transitional direction. These two hues of brown are a subtle and natural combination. Dark on dark makes a cool combination, especially with brown and blonde. With a dark base and caramel touch-up, you’ll look as chic as a dessert, and even more flawless. We're not sure what we love more, Lily Aldridge's glossy locks or the sunkissed ends of her mane. A color like this is the perfect transition from season to season.
You certainly need this hairstyle if you have long brown hair. And if you want your locks to be eye-popping with caramel highlights. But if you want to bring even more dimension to your mane, add face-framing highlights that are a few shades lighter than your natural hue. Minimalistic light brown highlights are a great way to frame your face.
There are a few ways you can do highlights naturally, using lemon juice. Lemon will not damage your hair like bleach, but it will make your highlights appear delicate. When you mix cinnamon and honey, you get a miraculous mixture that can lighten your hair up to two shades. Make a mask by mixing 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
This style will ideally work for ladies with warm skin tones. Blonde and caramel highlights just naturally fit with brown hair to create a gorgeous flow of colors. Great for all hair types and lengths, especially thick layered long hair, these brunette highlights can transform your hairstyle. Whether you want a professional look for work or a casual hairstyle during the summer, this sexy color combination just makes sense. One way to dazzle is by adding beautiful blonde highlights throughout your head of dark brown hair. By adding creamy blonde and caramel highlights to your rich brown hair, you’ll be capturing a trendy style that flows easily and flawlessly.
Scroll on for our honest reviews of the best hair dryers for every hairstyle, texture, and budget. According to celebrity hairstylist Joel James, a cool shot button is a must to prevent burning and to lock your style in place. "The cool shot button feature is what keeps the hair at a good temperature, even when you've been using a hot setting." It's best to use the cool shot button when your hair needs to be cooled down.
Our top picks for the best hair dryers
If you are looking for the best hair dryer that will combat frizz while giving you that sleek and stylish mane, then BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium is a good option to start with. It offers 2000 watts worth of performance combined with that ergonomic design that helps minimize hand fatigue. What you’ll love about this dryer is that it comes with six heat as well as speed settings which mean that you have full control over the amount of heat that you are exposing your strands to. One editor with wavy, thick and dry hair, who was accustomed to using the highest heat settings, found that this dryer didn’t cut down on her drying time as much as she would have liked.
Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener
Your best bet is a standard blow dryer—as in one without fancy ionic technology or an option that allows you to turn the negative ions off and on. Additionally, super high wattage can be a lot on hair, so to avoid damage, look for a relatively low-watt model or one with adjustable heat settings. “There are two speed settings and two heat settings as well as a cool shot, which all come in useful for blow drying,” says Timothy. The T3 AireLuxe Digital Ionic Professional Blow Hair Dryer offers frizz control and gives you super-fast drying with its wide angle and maximum volume. The advanced technology also helps you achieve soft, shiny, and frizz-free hair. You can choose from multiple heat and speed settings for customized styling.
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The 18 best hair dryers of 2024, tested and reviewed.
Is an ionic or ceramic hair dryer better for fine hair?
The long-lasting floral scent was an added bonus, and it reminded us of salon-quality products and made us feel like we had just gotten our hair professionally done. However, if you have very fine hair, Fitzsimons recommends non-ionic dryers, which are usually ceramic or porcelain, because they distribute heat in a gentler way. If you’re considering an ionic hair dryer, opt for one where you can turn the settings off and on, like you can with the Paul Mitchell Neuro Halo Touchscreen Hair Dryer, or stick to a standard ceramic option. "It is very important for those with fine, thin hair to make sure they find a device that won't leave them with wispy, frazzled-looking strands," says celebrity hairstylist Annagjid Kee Taylor. "It's very common for people with fine hair to really pump up the heat in order to build volume and reduce the time it takes to dry altogether. This encourages further heat damage, which will ultimately make hair frizzier."
MD London BLOW Hair Dryer
Make sure that the hair dryer you regularly use has a cool air button — using the cool air setting when your hair is nearly dry can help seal the cuticle and prevent frizz. After using each tool at least twice a week for four weeks, we collected all of the data, and tallied the scores. This list is comprised of the 20 top performing hair dryers, along with details of our experiences using them. As part of this testing, we also found the best hot air brushes, and best hair dryers for fine hair. Blow dryers tend to be bulky and take up a lot of space, so it's usually left behind when you're packing your suitcase.
We placed the bread in the toaster along with one slice without product and compared how the two came out. We used the provided flat iron, swiftly ran it down the length of the paper, and made note of whether the receipt began to smoke or turn brown. Leave-in conditioners can make hair feel heavy, but our thick hair felt soft and light after use.
Garnier Fructis Smooth Blow Dry Anti-Frizz Cream
Plus, that sleek, ~touchably soft~ feeling they create helps "reduce unnecessary strain, tension or damage to the hair follicle and hair fiber that can occur when combing, brushing or styling," Hill adds. Hill recommends detangling sprays and lightweight leave-ins, like this one from Redken, for fine, frizzy hair, as they won't weigh down your hair the way heavier creams and oils can. "The goal is to offer water-based moisture, protection, and manageability that is weightless while leaving your hair feeling soft and detangled," she explains. We loved it’s high-end stainless steel magnetic interface – the two differently sized nozzles and the diffuser just snap into place magnetically, so you can choose the direction and angle that’s best for your style.
With a name I can’t help but love (Southern Belle, for high-to-the-sky, Texas-style hair), the Drybar Southern Belle Volume-Boosting Mousse is an iconic formulation to add to your hair-styling collection. It’s the best I found for giving your hair that much-needed lift, too — indicating that this product lives up to its name, and lives up to its name well. To further test efficacy, we applied the heat protectants on either a paper receipt or a piece of toast. For creams/oils/serums, we took a piece of bread and spread a layer of the product across one side.
Drybar Final Call Frizz & Static Control Mist
The T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i delivers a great blow-dry – the dryer felt like it was very gentle on our hair and the airflow was precise. This dryer is equipped with T3 Tormaline SoftAire with T3 Iron Generator technology, but all you really need to know is our hair was left shiny, without any visible frizz and felt incredibly healthy – result. The quality T3 barrel brush included with the dryer proved to be the perfect partner for a salon-worthy blow dry.
Although the dryer is equipped with three heat settings and two speed settings, toggling back and forth between the different modes is straightforward, thanks to the grooves in the center of each switch. The accompanying attachments make it one of the best blow dryers for curly hair for creating different looks. For this story, writers Caitlyn Martyn and Alyssa Kaplan relied on their experience as beauty writers and product reviewers.
If you feel like you’re constantly pumping mousses and dry shampoos into your roots, only for them to fall flat mere minutes later, you likely need to take a few steps back. The road to thick, full hair actually starts in the shower – specifically, with a specialist shampoo for fine hair. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include reviewing the viral Korean beauty brand, Cosrx, and testing dermatologist-recommended acne cleansers. Victoria has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
Cloud Nine’s Airshot Hairdryer is designed to give you that salon fresh feeling at home. It comes with variable temperature control which adapts to your hair, protecting it from harsh blasts of hot air. Whether you’re wanting to dry it straight and sleek or with bouncy waves, the cool shot button will ensure your style is locked in place, whilst nourishing and protecting the cuticles. This product also features anti-static technology which deters frizz and flyaways.
The end results felt similar to how your hair feels after leaving the salon. Overall, this product stood out as something we could use every day; nothing dramatic, but it provides consistent results. “If you’re on a journey to have healthy, shiny, and strong hair, heat protectant is a must-have for your beauty routine,” Hatcher says. Beyond how it made our hair look, we appreciated just how light this dryer was. Even though it has a traditional dryer shape, it’s extremely compact and comparable to the Dyson.
Even better, the hair dryer will automatically adjust the temperature and air flow settings when you connect the diffuser and other attachments it comes with, so ensure they're at the optimum. This blow dryer is pricey, but it’s also one of the fastest (if not the fastest) models we’ve reviewed. It’s also lighter, quieter, and with a longer power cable than the original, legendary GHD Air. While its speedy performance is the star of the show, not to mention the fact that it dries quickly without causing a frizzy mess, that speed can sometimes result in a little less volume and bounce.
T3 Afar Lightweight Travel Size Hair dryer
When testing, we found the steam settings incredibly useful and found they cut down on the frequency with which we reached for the iron. It wasn’t an issue, though, because we still found the dryer to be very effective and there were few needs to rerun loads. Baseline, the 7.4 cubic-foot drum dried medium and large-sized loads without shrinking or overheating—and we loved that.
How do you use a hair dryer diffuser?
They rigorously judged each appliance on its drying speed, ease of use, weight, noise level and end result. Dry, smooth, diffuse, or volumize with this hair dryer that's all about minimizing heat damage. It allows you to input your hair texture, then it auto-customizes heat and airflow to suit your styling goals and help prevent overworked, dry hair.
How Do I Get Smooth Results With A Hair Dryer?
"A great option is the Babyliss Pro Rapido Dryer [which is a] 2000-watt dryer with great attachment options," says Stenson. While many hair dryers come with a diffuser, we particularly rate the Shark HyperAir, which is known as the Shark Style iQ in the UK, for two reasons. First the diffuser it ships with has extendable prongs, so the roots as well as the ends of curly hair, can be dried evenly - this helps reduce the risk of heat damage to the hair. As we've already mentioned, those with curly hair should opt for a hair dryer that includes a diffuser. This attachment, which has a head much wider than the barrel of a hair dryer, features prongs designed to lit each strand of hair so the hot air can penetrate it.
This works the same way on hair dryers as it does on pots, pans and grill grates. Uncoated metal gets hot where you apply the heat, making hot spots (and burns or heat damage) more likely. A ceramic coating spreads heat out so it’s less concentrated in any one spot. That makes it more diffuse and gentler, and less likely to cause damage. I found the volume boost and cool shot to be effective and ergonomic to use, and I liked the handy Velcro cord keeper for neatly bundling the dryer in my cabinet. Other practical benefits include great durability (it passed my drop test without losing its filter cover or getting scratched) and up to three years of warranty coverage.
However, we figured that for such a sleek machine that shapes even shinier strands, we’d love the packaging a little more — but we’re not huge fans of this jewel-toned look that it has going on. But if aesthetics aren’t top of mind (besides for your hair, of course), it’s a minor complaint that should be overlooked for this hair dryer’s amazing price and even better blowouts. We did think its switchable heat and speed settings were a little confusing, as the BondiBoost features a smart memory function that remembers your pre-selected settings to replicate your style every time. If you’re set in your ways, you may love this feature, but if you need to switch it up, this could involve a bit of a learning curve.
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With a super chic vortex design that helps to control airflow and a matte caramel colorway, the Pattern’s good looks are only the beginning of its story as a curl-enhancing hot tool. Designed with "curlies, coilies and tight textures" in mind, the Pattern Blow Dryer absolutely delivers. We noted that despite its compact size, the IQ2 produced a surprisingly loud noise, making it difficult to hear others while the product was in use. For a truly professional-quality tool, though, the cost and the volume are no doubt justifiable. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions.
The gorgeous GHD Helios 1875W Advanced Professional Hair Dryer is heavier and slower than our pick, the Rusk W8less—and three times the price. However, at over 9.5 feet, its cord ties with that of the Amika Accomplice for the second-longest cord of any hair dryer we’ve tested, and this dryer is especially beautiful. However, after a few wash-and-go tests, our curly-haired testers found that they liked using the included DevaFuser attachment, a unique hand-shaped diffuser that helps dry curls and waves without losing definition. You can buy a universal-fit version of the DevaFuser for any attachment-compatible hair dryer. We found the position of the speed and heat buttons on the back of the dryer’s head less than ideal, and the cool-shot button is in an awkward spot at the very top of the handle.
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Ashby also notes that a larger capacity will encourage better airflow for faster and more efficient drying. While plenty of dryers have fancy features like smart home compatibility and remote start via apps, sometimes the basics get the job done best. Stackable Steam Cycle Electric Dryer doesn’t have WiFi connectivity, but it features 10 dryer cycles and five temperature settings. This dryer is equipped with smart features to aid in your laundry experience. If you struggle with selecting the right temperature settings, you’ll love the intelligent technology that selects the compatible cycle for your load.
However, though it may be slightly cheaper to purchase a set, the benefits are more than monetary if you can buy both at once. You can purchase a dryer individually, but you can also buy a washer/dryer set. “Usually there are cost savings, sometimes minimal, to purchasing them as a pair,” McCoy says. More sophisticated models upgrade the experience to do things like allowing you to choose exact temperatures, quickly add additional time to a running cycle, and inject steam at just the right times to prevent wrinkles. Electric models are easier to install because they only need an electrical outlet for their power source; however, the more powerful and efficient models run from the less-common 240-volt outlets. Though gas has generally been considered cheaper over the long run, electric models are definitely more efficient if your home is running appliances on solar power.
This model also has six different heat and speed settings that work across a range of hair textures. Smooth hair is made easy, with the help of a lightweight 1875 watt brushless motor that's quiet enough to use while your SO snoozes. With their ‘Great Hairdryer’, Hershesons claim to have found ‘the lightest, most powerful and efficient dryer on the market’.
Today’s dryers are more sophisticated than even five years ago, and they offer many new and powerful features. While brands such as Parlux, GHDs and Dyson do tend to be popular for professional hairdressing use, it’s ultimately up to the individual hair stylist what they choose to work with and works for them. 'I tend to use a Parlux for everyday use as I like the way it blow dries hair smooth or into beautiful curls. Powerful yet compact, this tool delivered shiny, smooth results quickly, with testers appreciating its intuitive design and easy-to-use settings. I also read dozens of reviews across major beauty retailers to get real shoppers’ feedback on the models that celebrity hairstylists and lifestyle magazines regularly recommend.
A hair dryer’s wattage indicates how much power the dryer produces, which, in turn, gives you an idea of how long it will take the dryer to dry your hair. A lower wattage means your hair will take longer to dry while a higher wattage will dry your hair faster. That said, you don’t want a dryer with too high a wattage as it can be damaging to your hair. The hair dryers on our list range from 1,500 to 2,000 watts which is a good benchmark for wattage. However, I have to say that I reach for my Dyson Airwrap (which was not a sample by the way; I liked it enough to buy it) much more readily than I do this hair dryer.
It also includes drying technology to prevent temperature spikes, keep your load cooler, and protect your clothes from heat damage. To find the best dryers, we put 16 models to the test in our lab and at home, using them for up to a year and recording our observations. We supported these hands-on findings with research into factors such as energy source, capacity, and settings, and asked Ashby and McCoy about what to look for and how to compare options when shopping. The tiny but mighty Pro Dryer 2000 is equipped with multiple heat and speed settings to best fit your styling needs at home. Porcelain ceramic helps with heat distribution to prevent scorching and promote healthy hair.
Here you’ll find grandma’s copper pots, mom’s old cookbooks, and aunt Sally’s linens. It’s a timeless and meaningful space that doesn’t have to adhere to a particular style, but fuses tradition with a modern sensibility. If you’re looking to revamp your space into a style that’s fresh, comfortable, organic, and airy, then these cottage decorating ideas are for you. In any hand-me-down-filled space, you’re bound to end up with texture, so lean into the look. “My favorite way to achieve cottage style pieces is through charming details, such as floral patterns, organic textures, sisal rugs, and woven materials,” Peltier says.
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As well as materials such as wood and stone, embrace tactile natural textures such as wool and linen. In this kitchen, kitchen rug ideas and valance ideas for kitchens have been used to add a sense of softness to the space, with these details helping to create that cozy, cottage feel. Let’s dive into the 7 modern cottage interior design ideas you can recreate in your own home. Then combine the word “cottage” and “modern” and you’ve got me hooked. I actually love it so much, I have dedicated almost my entire Pinterest account to it. Wicker furniture looks great in any outdoor space, and it’ll look just as good inside your beach cottage.
Modern Cottage-Style Home
Meet modern cottage style, 2024’s rendition of the farmhouse trend. Here, a designer takes you through five simple steps to get the look (along with some of the key elements defining it). For anyone looking to infuse cottage-style into their home, we are offering up ideas for every room in the house. Cottages are typically quaint so that means taking full advantage of the space you have available. Use these cottage decorating ideas for inspiration to infuse your home with cozy personality.
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The great thing about creating a cottage look is that it can be created on a shoestring using vintage pieces and a bit of imagination. Easy to come by at specialist furniture shops and flea markets, dated brown furniture can easily be refreshed with some chalk furniture paint into original and rustic pieces, as this pretty desk proves. Embracing natural materials is the perfect complement to the rustic features of a cottage, as Susie Watson, founder of Susie Watson Designs, explains. Anyone who likes the color combination of gray and green will adore this home’s decor. This one has such a comfortable, clean, and energizing appearance!
How to Design a Cozy Cottage-Style Interior
In this specific situation, fresh whites have become the gold standard. A few cottage interiors even go as far as to create their design around a completely white appearance. If you like to go that route, simply make sure you play around with loads of various shades, shapes, and patterns to bring to the room a lot of variety. Modern cottage style is an interior design aesthetic that blends sleek designs with vintage charm. It’s light, airy and bright, with modern appliances and finishings. A cottage-style kitchen has all the modern conveniences but includes charming details and decor touches to make it feel homey and timeless.
You can also get a bed frame made from decorative wrought iron that could be left natural or painted white. Paint walls in white or other light colors to keep the room feeling airy, but bring in texture by putting shiplap or beadboard on the walls. While a monochromatic all-white color scheme is gorgeous and pristine, if you prefer a little color, look for soft pastel shades that complement the surrounding environment. Popular, versatile and cute country cottage style colors to consider include light green, pink, yellow and purple is varying combinations.
This New York cottage's beadboard-panelled breakfast nook features Eames chairs bought at a Brooklyn stoop sale and a farm table the owner made with salvaged wood. When you have beams as beautiful as these in your bathroom, you’re bound to want to spend hours soaking in the bath admiring them. A period home must-have, a roll top bath will really enhance the traditional feel.
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One of the easiest ways you can bring a dose of English cottage charm into your interior space is by decorating with pattern. One easy way to make a piece of furniture feel more coastal-cottage-appropriate? The easy DIY should make the piece feel crafty and coastal, giving it a homespun quality that’s perfect for any beach cottage.
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You can and should mix and match light fixtures from different eras and in different styles instead of matching them all. These homes may also stick to a more monochromatic color scheme for a more sophisticated feel. Cottages are still found throughout Europe today as primary residences. When you picture a rural town in the bucolic English countryside, it is dotted with cottages.
No matter the style, however, all of the best garden patio designs feature similar basic elements that are best used as building blocks when it comes time to put together your outside living space. If you go with a lot of white in the cottage, you will want to make sure you have a mudroom area where people can remove their shoes and coats to keep things as clean as possible. That room doesn’t have to be anything more than iron hooks and a small stool to fit into the cottage decorating ideas you have for the rest of the house. Here are our cottage decorating ideas for an extremely cozy space you will be thrilled to fall asleep in and wake up to every single day. No matter the size of your kitchen, one cottage decorating idea is to give it a whimsical look with mismatched cabinets, open shelving, lots of textures and patterns. A cottage kitchen pays homage to the past while utilizing the function of the present.
A coat of fresh white paint sets the staircase apart from khaki walls and stained wood floors; old-fashioned numbers stenciled onto each riser add a welcoming bit of whimsy. Bin pulls, a deep apron sink, a vintage-style faucet, and painted open shelves with wood brackets give a kitchen casual charm. You'd never guess that most of this 1900 Texas cottage was recently built. This use of an accent wall is a great idea, because it adds dimension to the room without making it feel crowded. A classic range cooker has become an iconic feature of a cottage kitchen.
