Babyliss Pro Conical Wand Review + Pictures

I use this Babyliss curler when I want to do something with my hair that looks natural and effortless but still gives a loose relaxed wave. The wand heats up to the maximum temperature in around a minute and there are 25 heat settings, the highest being 190°. You don't get any kinks in the hair like you might with straighteners or curlers with a clamp. The wand itself is inexpensive at around £25 too.

- Provides loose waves 
- 32 - 19mm commerical grade porcelain barrel with an ultra-smooth surface for a shiny, glossy finish
- 25 variable heat settings
- Salon length swivel cord
- Safety cool tip - for added control during styling
- Comfort grip handle
- Heat mat included





The red and green lights flash until the wand up to the required temperature. The wand is suitable for all hair types so for damaged, fine or coloured hair you just use the lower setting and for thick, afro or wavy hair the higher settings can be used. 

The best results are when I section my hair off into smaller layers and take medium sections and wrap my hair around, starting at the wider end of the wand. I hold the wand above my head in my right hand to curl the left side of my hair and then vice versa for the right side of my hair. Once I've finished with all the sections, I curl the top layer which tends to be the straightest as my hair is thick.

Sometimes I don't apply any products once I have finished curling and just loosely brush through each section which leaves soft and bouncy looking curls. Even without using hairspray the curls stay in place, but if I want the curls to hold I'll use the Charles Worthington Texturising Spray which also adds volume.  

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Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Collection Review

Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Collection Review

Compared with all the other Real Technique brushes, these are just as soft and fluffy and less dense, meaning you can build up the colour of different products from light to dense. If you are using pigmented products or can be quite heavy handed, I recommend this set as they provide a lighter application. These brushes are perfect multi-tasking tools and they work with a whole range of textures, so ideal for use with cream, liquid or powder. 

The idea with all three of these brushes is that they create soft yet buildable layers. They are good to use for 'finishing' and still create a natural airbrushed look.

Face brush
I think this is a good size powder brush for lightweight application and also blending of face/setting powder or pigments. This is a good size for applying bronzer on the whole face.

Contour brush
For controlled contouring and sculpting. I always reach for this brush when applying highlighter as it is the perfect size for using on the top of the cheekbones and under the browbones. I use it for contour too as it fits in the hollows of the cheeks!

Eye brush
For adding finishing touches to the eyes. I found this brush to be slightly scratchy when blending eye shadow in the crease. I think it is best used at an angle with a highlighter for under the browbone.  

£23.99