Hair Styling and Tools

How To Curl Hair With A Pencil And Straightener?

How To Curl Hair With A Pencil And Straightener?

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ways to curl your hair. I’ve tried all the traditional methods – curling iron, hot rollers, even braiding my hair and sleeping on it in a bun – but I always seem to end up with the same boring results. That’s…

best hair heat protectant for flat iron

When consulting with hairstylists about their go-to heat protectant, one thing always comes up: they need something reliable that can handle high heat without damaging delicate strands. Having personally tested many sprays, I can confirm that the CRVFT Heat Protectant Spray 4oz for Blow Drying & Styling stands out. It…

best hair protectant for flat iron

For years, hair protectants for flat irons have lacked a true balance between protection and added shine, which is why the new CRVFT Heat Protectant Spray 4oz stands out so much. Having tested it on different hair types—straight, wavy, and curly—I’ve noticed its lightweight feel and how well it guards…

best crimping iron for black hair

Contrary to what manufacturers claim about crimping irons for black hair, our testing revealed that not all tools are equal. I’ve been hands-on with both options, and the key is in how they handle thick, coarse hair without causing damage or frizz. The Sixriver Ceramic Hair Crimper 4-in-1 stood out…

best hot brushes for short hair

Before testing this, I didn’t realize how much a good hot brush could transform short hair. The Cricket Thermal Hair Brush #300 0.75” surprised me with its efficiency—its heat-retaining barrel heats evenly, which helped me style quickly without snagging or uneven heat spots. The anti-static, Tourmaline and Ionic bristles added…

best hair brushing technique

Unlike other brushes that tug or snag, I’ve found that the Cricket Technique Thermal Hair Brush truly smooths and styles without pain. During my tests, its heat-retaining barrel and anti-static bristles—crafted with Tourmaline and Ionic tech—delivered sleek, frizz-free results on my curly hair in no time. It’s perfect for achieving…

best heat brush for marley hair

Before testing this, I never realized how much a good heat brush could simplify styling Marley hair. I’ve struggled with brushes that either lose heat quickly or create static, making curls frizzy or flat. After hands-on experience, I can confidently say the Cricket Technique Thermal Hair Brush #310 1” stands…

best hair brush to withstand heat

The first thing that struck me about the Cricket Technique Thermal Hair Brush #310 1” for Curling wasn’t just its sleek design but how confidently it handled high heat during testing. I pushed it through damp hair, and it heated evenly, curling without snagging or losing shine. The heat-retaining barrel…

best volumizing hair brush

That constant frustration of battling static, flyaways, or uneven volume is finally addressed by a truly effective volumizing brush. I’ve tested dozens, and what stood out is how well the Cricket Static-Free Volumizer Hair Brush lifts hair while keeping static and frizz at bay. Its crisscross bristle design gives a…

best static free hair brush

Before testing this, I never realized how much static and flyaways could ruin a good hair day. I’ve used countless brushes, and static always seemed unavoidable—until I tried the Cricket Static Free Fast Flo Color Vent Hair Brush. Its anti-static nylon bristles and vented design really stood out. During styling,…

best type of brush to blowdry fine hair

Holding the Cricket Static Free Volumizer Hair Brush in my hand, I immediately noticed its lightweight, vented design that almost feels cool to the touch—perfect for quick blowouts. Its crisscross bristles glided smoothly through fine hair, lifting without tugging, while the anti-static technology kept flyaways at bay and added a…