The Wild Roll On Antiperspirant is a fairly new launch and is designed to be a sustainable way to provide 72 hours of protection from odour and sweat.

Wild’s original Natural Deodorant is the best deodorant I’ve ever used. Despite being a natural-led formula, it outperforms every other antiperspirant and deodorant I’ve tried, while still being eco-friendly.

So how does Wild’s Roll on Antiperspirant compare? In this honest review, I share my experience of using the natural antiperspirant, including how to use it and whether it truly prevents odour and sweat, while keeping your armpits fresh.

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About the Wild Roll On Antiperspirant

The Wild Roll On Antiperspirant is a refillable, vegan, and cruelty-free deodorant that’s designed to deliver 72 hours of protection from odour and sweat. It contains 90% natural ingredients and 10% antiperspirant actives. The deodorant promises to be suitable for sensitive skin. Wild also says this antiperspirant will leave no white marks and is fast-drying. It’s a water-based, smooth formula with no stickiness.

The refills are fully biodegradable, and the cases are free from plastic.

There are multiple case designs available, such as love hearts for Valentine’s Day, bumble bees, plain aqua (I have this one), and multichrome. You can pick from various scents for the refills, like coconut and vanilla, amber and oud, fresh cotton and sea salt, and cherry blossom. There are also antiperspirant and deodorant refills available for the Roll On formula, depending on your preference.

Prices for a case and refill start at £13.19. Prices for refills start at £5.20 each.

How to use the antiperspirant

Roll the antiperspirant directly onto clean, dry armpits. A couple of smooth swipes on each armpit is enough to prevent odour and sweat. It may take a couple of swipes on the first use to get the formula flowing through the rollerball.

How to refill the antiperspirant

Refilling the antiperspirant is straightforward. Follow the simple steps below:

1. Disassemble the case: Hold the top and bottom sections of the case and gently pull them apart. Unscrew the empty refill from the lid.
2. Dispose of the empty refill: Pop the used refill bottle into your home garden composter (if you have one) or your regular household waste bin.
3. Attach the new refill: Give your new refill a good shake, then remove and recycle the aluminium cap. Screw the new refill into the lid (the top part of the case).
4. Reassemble the case: Slot the lid, with the refill attached, back into the base.
5. Push the two sections together firmly until they click into place.
6. Twist the lid anti-clockwise to unscrew and reveal the rollerball.

You can also look at the Wild page to see a video of how to refill the antiperspirant here.

Honest Wild Roll On Antiperspirant review

The Wild Roll On Antiperspirant is even better than the Wild Natural Deodorant! I’m thoroughly impressed with it.

Firstly, I love the convenience of a roll-on antiperspirant. While the original balm formula from Wild smooths over skin easily, it can get a bit messy. Also, the original Natural Deodorant can leave white marks if you’re not careful (nothing crazy, though). In contrast, the Roll On Antiperspirant leaves no white marks and feels just as smooth on the skin.

Using the roll-on formula also feels cooling and refreshing. It glides under my armpits easily without any tugging or stickiness. I’ve used some roll-on antiperspirants that stay quite wet, which ends up becoming sweaty and uncomfortable, and frankly isn’t pleasant. Wild’s formula dries down in under a minute to keep me feeling clean and fresh.

I’ve got the Fresh Cotton & Sea Salt scent, which has a subtle, fresh, and clean smell. It’s not irritating or overpowering either. The scent disappears within a few hours.

Of course, the fact that this antiperspirant is eco-friendly is a massive bonus. The refills are easy to slot in and out. It means you can play around with different scents without throwing away packaging unnecessarily.

Most importantly, the Wild Roll On Antiperspirant keeps me sweat- and odour-free all day. I apply the antiperspirant every single day (so I’ve not tested the 72-hour claim as I’d feel weird not putting on deodorant each morning), and it meets all of its promises.

Rating: 5 stars

If you’re looking for a new roll-on deodorant, the Wild Roll On Antiperspirant is a must-try.

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As 2025 is over, I’m sharing some of the best hair, skincare, body, fragrance, and makeup products from the year.

These are the products that I’m reaching for the most. They improve the look and feel of my skin, add lots of volume and body to my hair, facilitate gorgeous makeup looks, and ensure I smell incredible all day long. I had a hard time narrowing down this list to my faves, as I tried loads of excellent products in 2025, but here are my beauty must-haves.

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The Valentino Born In Roma Donna Extradose Parfum (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is a gorgeous perfume. With notes of vanilla, jasmine, cassis accord, and rhum accord, this perfume is sweet, slightly floral, and romantic. It’s elegant and is the type of perfume you can wear for any occasion, as it’s not overpowering. This perfume lasts all day without fading. I’m obsessed.

The Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre is one of my favourite shimmery single eyeshadows. They’re creamy, insanely pigmented, easy to blend, and come in a beautiful range of shades. You can pack on intense colour to your eyelids by using your fingertips, or use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to diffuse the colour for a softer shimmery look. From golden olive and warm rose gold to navy blue and silver chrome, the shades look expensive. These are perfect ‘one and done’ shadows that deliver incredible results every time. I frequently reach for them.

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best shampoos for adding volume and lift to my hair. This shampoo makes my hair look fuller and thicker, while preventing my scalp from getting oily as quickly. A little bit of product goes a long way.

The Redken Volume Injection Conditioner (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is an excellent conditioner for adding volume to my scalp without weighing my hair down or making it greasy. This conditioner ensures my hair stays moisturised and healthy, all while giving it extra body.

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is my fave milky toner. It adds moisture, hydration, and dewiness to my skin instantly, without making my skin oily. This toner instantly refreshes my skin; it’s a cheat code to healthy skin in a bottle and absolutely worth the hype.

The Sculpted by Aimee LashLift has quickly become one of my fave mascaras. It adds effortless length and lift to my lashes without looking clumpy or flaking. It’s pretty smudge-proof, too. I love that the formula is lightweight, separates lashes, and delivers length with just 1 coat. I’ve got this mascara in Ultra-Black and Rich Brown, and both shades are stunning.

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost (25% off with Sarah25) is my first foray into thermal brushes, and I wish I’d tried it sooner. This heated brush allows you to easily get a ’90s blowout hairstyle, add volume to your hair, or get smooth waves. It heats up quickly and allows you to get salon-worthy results at home. Obsessed.

The Rhode Pocket Blush is a beautiful and versatile formula. Whether you apply the blush directly to your cheeks and lips, use a brush, or use your fingertips, it will blend easily and never look overdone. I find this blush works best when warmed on the back of my hand, and then using a brush to pick up the product from my hand and diffuse across my cheeks. This blush has a soft matte, skin-like finish that gives skin a natural flush of colour. The shade range is gorgeous. Sleepy Girl (a soft mauve) and Toasted Teddy (a bronze terracotta) are my go-to shades.

The Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is fantastic. This cleanser makes my skin feel clean, fresh, hydrated, and smooth after use. As the exfoliation comes in a cleanser form, this is more tolerable for sensitive skin, as the formula is washed off your skin, which makes it great for those looking to introduce an exfoliator into their skincare routine without damaging their skin’s barrier. This cleanser foams easily, so a little bit of product goes a long way. My complexion looks brighter and more even after using this cleanser.

The Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum is an expensive and innovative serum that’s worth the money. It contains skin-loving ingredients like ferulic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to smooth, brighten, and moisturise the skin. It’s also designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Since using this serum, my skin looks more radiant and feels firmer.

The Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. UVMUNE SPF50 Cream is one of my fave moisturisers in recent years. It’s rich, luxurious, and thick. Yet, despite being ultra-nourishing, it never feels heavy or greasy. Instead, it melts into the skin easily and provides long-lasting hydration. Some moisturisers containing SPF feel like they never absorb into the skin and just sit on top in a heavy, clogging way. This one smooths into the skin like a breeze, thanks to the plumping peptide complex.

The ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray is perfect for locking makeup into place. If I’m wearing makeup for over 6 hours or want my base to stay perfectly in place, this setting spray is my go-to. It means my makeup won’t budge and will look fresh all day. I love how fine the mister is on this setting spray, as it ensures even distribution of the product across my face.

The Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream balances being lightweight and absorbent, alongside delivering long-lasting nourishment. After using this on my feet, which can get quite dry and cracked after swimming, this helps repair any soreness and soothe dryness for soft, supple skin.

The Jones Road Gel Liner is creamy, which means it doesn’t drag across the eyelids on application or feel drying. It glides on seamlessly and doesn’t budge once applied. The gel liner foolproof to use, as you can achieve smooth, precise lines, without it wobbling or smudging. I’ve got the shade Navy, which adds a subtle touch of colour to eye makeup for a sophisticated look.

The Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) has quickly become one of my fave gourmand scents. This cherry fragrance has an elevated and complex fragrance profile, with notes like caramelised praline, patchouli, palo santo, and guaiac wood. On paper, I wouldn’t opt for this perfume, as I don’t tend to like woody fragrances, but this one smells balanced, sophisticated, and not overpowering. I love it.

The Skinfood Rice Brightening Pad (money off YesStyle with CONFIDENCE10) is a toner pad that’s worth investing in. These sumptuous toner pads make skin hydrated, look glowy, and feel refreshed. Rice pore complex helps restore elasticity and tighten the skin, PHA gently exfoliates the skin, and niacinamide helps brighten the complexion and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. After using these toner pads, my skin instantly looks and feels better.

The By Beauty Bay Desert Haze 20 Colour Palette is a colour story that instantly stood out to me, with fiery coppers and golds, royal blue, earthy khakis and browns, stunning rose golds, and soft beige sandy tones. Although this palette is cheap, the shadows feel expensive. The mattes are soft and buttery with minimal fallout, while the shimmers are fiercly pigmented and deliver a range of shimmer intensities to create a diverse range of looks. I reach for this palette quite regularly at the moment.

The MAC Lustreglass Lipstick in Alone Time is a unique cool-toned lipstick. I don’t always suit cool-toned lipsticks, as they can wash me out and appear greyish on my complexion, but Alone Time is wearable. It’s a pretty mauve brown that will work with just about any neutral or cool-toned makeup look. The formula is smoothing, flattering, sheer, and buildable. It makes lips look glossy and keeps them hydrated. 

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is another excellent milky toner. This formula is richer and more nourishing than the Laneige one in this best beauty products of 2025 list, which makes it ideal for drier skin or in colder weather. The toner is ultra-hydrating and seals in moisture all day. It also makes my skin look radiant, feel soft and smooth, and removes the need for a thick moisturiser.

The Haus Labs Color Fuse Longwear Glassy Lip + Cheek Stick is perfect for when I want a glossy cheek look. This gorgeous formula blends effortlessly. Whether I’m after a saturated pop of glassy colour or a more subtle flush of colour, this stick blush will work. It removes the need for a highlighter, as it provides a glowy non-shimmery finish, which is flattering and never clings to skin texture. The shade range is phenomenal, offering pretty lilacs, berries, nude browns, peaches, and soft pinks. This is one of my fave blushes of all time.

The TYMO CurlGo is a great styling tool for soft, bouncy curls or silky waves. Although I wish the curls lasted longer, I love the results: elegant, classy curls with minimal effort. The curler does all of the hard work for you, as the barrel auto-rotates your hair in the wand. Once you get the hang of using the device, the CurlGo truly is easy to use.

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best sunscreens I’ve ever tried. No white cast, no sticky feeling, and it absorbs instantly. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and refreshing. It layers over skincare products without pilling and sits underneath makeup without disturbing it. This SPF50 also has a cooling sensation on application, so it’s refreshing to use on a hot day. I’d repurchase this in an instant.

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I’m always on the hunt for interesting beauty brands. From innovative independent skincare brands and female-founded brands to viral products and trendy new items, if something looks exciting to me, I’m willing to spend money on it.

I stumbled across LIHA Beauty online. This black-owned and female-founded brand harnesses the power of African beauty secrets to create an array of products that smell amazing, nourish the skin, and contain high-quality ingredients. The brand is cruelty-free and celebrates the founders’, Abi and Liha, Yoruba and British heritage.

The brand’s beautiful message really stood out to me. Plus, after LIHA Beauty appeared on Dragons’ Den, I knew I had to purchase a selection of products. Despite not securing an investment from the Dragons, I was intrigued, especially as the Dragons all noted how great the products are.

In this honest review, I share my thoughts on whether LIHA Beauty is worth it, with a closer look at the products’ ingredients, textures, and efficacy.

Products in this review

4 LIHA Beauty products are featured in this review:

1. Oju Omi Mud Cleanser
2. Idan Oil
3. Orinrin Cleansing Balm
4. Osé Gidi Black Soap

Below, I review each product individually before sharing my overall thoughts on this black-owned beauty brand.

1. Oju Omi Mud Cleanser

£34 for 50ml

The LIHA Beauty Oju Omi Mud Cleanser can be used as either a cleanser or a face mask. As a daily cleanser, it has a fun mud-to-milk formula that promises to deeply cleanse the skin, without stripping, irritating, or drying it out. As a mud mask, apply it to dry skin, leave it for 10-20 minutes, and then rinse it off. The result from either method is hydrated, balanced, clean, and smooth skin.

Key ingredients include:

• Agave syrup: nourishes skin
• Kaolin: a clay mineral with absorbent properties that help reduce excess oil on the skin
• Moroccan lava clay: exfoliates the skin but can be a bit abrasive
• Marula oil: moisturises skin
• Molasses: LIHA Beauty says molasses is hydrating, gently exfoliating, and calms redness

This mud cleanser has a thick, creamy, and slightly gritty texture. It feels rich and luxurious. It has an earthy scent, but it’s fragrance-free. I love the consistency and smell of this cleanser; it gives spa day vibes.

As a cleanser, I initially used this as a second cleanse. However, it’s rich, exfoliating, and leaves a slightly oily residue, so I think it performs better as the first cleanse in your evening skincare routine.

The mud-to-milk formula is satisfying, as it effortlessly rinses off once emulsified. This performs more like a physical exfoliator, as there are some small particles that scrub your skin. I find this a bit abrasive. While the cleanser doesn’t cause redness in my skin, it does leave it feeling a bit stripped. Although this leaves my skin feeling soft, clean, and smooth, I still prefer using a traditional cleanser formula, such as a gel, oil, or balm.

This product works better as an exfoliating mud mask. After using it, my skin feels less oily, smoother, and hydrated, while also appearing brighter. It feels as though it’s really working to unclog my pores, helps get rid of stubborn blackheads, and leaves my skin in great condition. However, dry skin might find the mask too drying, due to the clays.

Rating: 4 stars

While I’ve used other cleansers that I prefer, I think this is an excellent face mask, especially for oily skin.

2. Idan Oil

£42 for 100ml

The LIHA Beauty Idan Oil is designed to deeply nourish and soften skin, while giving it a gorgeous glow. This innovative oil starts off as a solid balm at room temperature, but it transforms into a liquid when warmed. You can warm the oil up by rinsing the bottle (with the cap on) in warm/hot water. This multi-purpose oil can be used on the skin and hair.

Key ingredients include:

• Coconut oil: moisturises skin
• Tuberose: offers a sensual, warm, and floral scent
• Cinnamal: imparts the gorgeous spicy and sweet aroma of cinnamon

When warmed up, this oil is quite runny, non-greasy, and feels lightweight. It absorbs quickly, within a couple of minutes. I’m obsessed with the scent of this oil. It’s sweet, slightly spiced, floral, and romantic. Every time I use it, I smell absolutely amazing. Although this oil is fragranced, so that’s something to be mindful of if you’re sensitive to perfumed products.

And the results are fantastic. I use this as a body oil to hydrate and soften skin. I apply the oil overnight, and by morning, my skin is soft, smooth, nourished. Any dryness on my skin, such as on my feet, is significantly improved. With consistent use, the Idan Oil easily gets rid of dead, rough, or dry skin.

I’ve not used this as a hair oil, as I’ve already got a greasy scalp, so this might be a bit too rich. However, for dry ends or scalps, I think this would be a fantastic hair oil to moisturise and smooth frizz.

Rating: 5 stars

I love this oil and look forward to using it.

3. Orinrin Cleansing Balm

£32 for 50ml

The LIHA Beauty Orinrin Cleansing Balm claims to effortlessly dissolve makeup, SPF, and daily grime, while delivering nourishment that lingers long after rinsing. The balm transforms into a milk when in contact with water, allowing you to easily wash it off after massaging the product into your skin.

Key ingredients:

• Sweet almond oil: softens skin and helps the skin retain moisture
• Mango seed butter: hydrates and soothes skin
• Cocoa seed butter: locks in hydration and calms sensitive skin
• Sunflower seed oil: replenishes and strengthens skin
• Rice bran oil: has barrier-repairing properties

This cleansing balm has a rich, thick, and creamy consistency. A grape-sized amount of product is enough to massage into dry skin and thoroughly cleanse it. The balm features fragrant components that give it a mildly sweet and citrusy aroma. Again, something to be mindful of if you’re sensitive to perfumed skincare.

I quite like this cleansing balm, but it’s not my favourite. It smells and feels luxurious, thanks to a gorgeous fragrance profile and sumptuous texture.

As a first cleanse in my evening skincare routine, it easily lifts any lingering dirt, SPF, or oil on the skin. The balm rinses off easily when emulsified with water. But I’ve used cleansing balms and oils that take less work and are more effective at dissolving makeup.

While this cleansing balm makes my skin soft, clean, and moisturised, it unfortunately leaves a slightly greasy and tacky residue. I need to pair this with a powerful cleansing gel or foam that removes this residue, as it could otherwise lead to breakouts on my skin. Ultimately, I prefer cleansing balms or oils that feel more compatible with my combination skin and are easier to use.

Rating: 4 stars

This cleansing balm is nice, but I think this would be better for people with dry skin.

4. Osé Gidi Black Soap

£16 for 120g

The LIHA Beauty Osé Gidi Black Soap is supposed to deeply cleanse and gently exfoliate the skin, without stripping it. The soap works into a creamy lather that leaves skin hydrated, soft, and luminous. It can be used on the face and body.

Key ingredients:

• Sodium shea butterate: cleanses the skin
• Sodium cocoate: cleanses the skin but can be drying
• Glycerin: hydrates skin
• Molasses extract: hydrates, gently exfoliates, and calms redness

This cleanser has a soft, smooth, and slightly grainy texture. It glides over skin effortlessly with no resistance. Multiple fragrant components, including bergamot, benzoin, and palmarosa, give the soap a calming and mildly citrusy aroma. Again, if you’re sensitive or dislike fragranced skincare, this might be one to avoid.

Personally, I wouldn’t use this as a facial cleanser, as the exfoliating particles would be a bit too abrasive for my skin.

As a body soap, though, this does an excellent job of cleansing my skin, while leaving it feeling nourished and removing dead, dry, or rough skin. It smooths over my skin easily and lathers effortlessly, without ever leaving my skin feeling stripped, tight, or dry. The combination of nourishment, gorgeous scent, and gentle exfoliation makes this soap feel expensive and high-quality.

Rating: 4.5 stars

I’m a big fan of this body soap.

Overall LIHA Beauty review

Overall, I think LIHA Beauty has some fantastic products that smell amazing, feature some interesting and innovative ingredients, and boast luxurious textures. These products are effective, meet their claims, and are excellent at moisturising, smoothing, and softening skin.

I love LIHA Beauty’s brand story, and the combination of the founders’ British and African heritage really comes through in their products. They’re packaged beautifully, foreground excellent Yoruba ingredients and Yoruba culture, and feel authentic.

I’m impressed with LIHA Beauty and would particularly recommend these products for people with dry skin.

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I’ve always been rubbish at curling my hair with a straightener. Admittedly, I’m very impatient and give up quickly when it comes to hair styling if I don’t get the hang of it within about 10 minutes. Even though I love the look of curls when they’re done with a straightener, it’s something I avoid doing myself at all costs.

The Wavytalk Cool Curl is a 2-in-1 straightener and curler that promises to make styling hair effortless. I’m always game for any device that makes styling hair easy, as I’m quite lazy when it comes to doing my hair.

Is the Wavytalk Cool Curl worth buying? In my honest review, I share my experience of using this hair styling tool and how it compares to other devices I’ve used.

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About the Wavytalk Cool Curl

The Wavytalk Cool Curl is a versatile 2-in-1 styling tool that works as both a straightener and a curler, allowing you to create everything from smooth, straight hair to soft waves or bouncy curls with ease.

What makes this device stand out is its 360° cool-air technology, which uses 140 air outlets to blow cool air around the hair as you style. This helps to lock in your look while reducing heat damage, giving your hair a smoother, healthier finish.

The tool heats up in around 30 seconds and features 5 adjustable temperature settings ranging from 140°C to 220°C, so you can select the heat level to suit your hair type and desired style. The Cool Curl comes with a long cord that makes styling easy and convenient wherever you are.

Available in pink, purple and black, the Wavytalk Cool Curl offers an effective, easy-to-use solution for achieving salon-worthy results at home while being gentler on your hair.

The Cool Curl normally costs £38. But with my exclusive code, Sarah25, you can get it for just £28.50! Buy it here.

How to use the Wavytalk Cool Curl

The Wavytalk Cool Curl is straightforward to use, whether you want to straighten, curl, or wave your hair. Just follow the corresponding steps below!

To straighten hair, put a section of your hair between the two clamps as close to the roots as possible and glide down your hair slowly at a horizontal angle.

To curl hair, put a section of your hair between the two clamps as close to the roots as possible and then twist outwards until your hair is wrapped around the curler. Slowly glide the device horizontally down the length of your hair. If you twist the curler while gliding down, you will get a deeper curl. The longer you hold the device/the more you twist the device, the tighter the curl. For a wavy effect, don’t hold the device for as long or twist it.

This TikTok tutorial below demonstrates just how easy it is to curl your hair using the device:

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Before and after using the Cool Curl

I took a before-and-after photo for the Wavytalk Cool Curl. I’ve got very straight, sleek, and fine hair naturally. In the before photo, this is my hair after I’ve blow-dried it and used some volumising mousse, which is my normal hair care routine. No hair styling tool has been used.

As you can see above, my hair looks curly, more voluminous, and fuller in the after photo. In my review below, I’ll share whether achieving this result was as simple as promised.

Honest review

I’m thoroughly impressed with the Wavytalk Cool Curl.

Beyond the device looking pretty and feminine, the device has some standout features. The outside of the device doesn’t get particularly hot and just stays warm, so you won’t burn yourself. This means you can easily style your hair without the worry of scalding yourself. It’s also lightweight, so you won’t get arm ache when using the device.

I used the hottest temperature setting – 220°C – without a heat protectant spray, as Wavytalk claims the device delivers minimal heat damage. This is a fair claim. The device didn’t damage my hair at all and created smooth curls. I could’ve gotten away with using a lower temperature setting, but I often use the hottest setting, as my hair doesn’t always take to curls well, so more heat means a longer-lasting curl.

As a downside, the Cool Curl is pretty noisy. This is due to the cool air-flow technology, which helps keep the curls in place while you’re styling your hair and prevents damage. It’s nothing too crazy, but it’s something to be mindful of if you want to use it in a quiet environment. It didn’t bother me.

Getting the curls in my before-and-after photos was as effortless as promised. It took me around 10 minutes to get the hang of how to use the device. Once I learned how to do it, curling my hair was a breeze. Overall, it took me around half an hour to curl my hair. But I could get this time down to 15 minutes now I’ve got the hang of using the device.

The device glides down your locks easily with no friction or heat damage, leaves hair looking shiny and healthy, and creates wonderful, customisable curls. I held the device in my hair a little longer for a deeper curl, but it’d be so easy to create waves with this device if you wanted to.

While my curls did drop after about 4 hours, there was still a noticeable wave in my hair a good 24 hours later. For my hair, this is impressive!

Rating: 5 stars

The Wavytalk Cool Curl is absolutely worth £28.50!

Compared to other curling devices I’ve used, the Cool Curl curled my hair the fastest, and it’s so easy to use. Plus, there was no damage to my hair, the curls lasted into the following day, and my hair looked shiny after using the device. It’s a must-try curling device.

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As someone with fine, straight, and sleek hair, giving my hair volume is a priority. However, I’ve often struggled with getting my hair to stay voluminous, with it typically going flat within a few hours.

I’ve always loved the ’90s blowout. Bouncy, soft waves with lots of volume at the roots and plenty of shine are flattering, sophisticated, and chic. This trending hairstyle gives hair lots of body and movement, and it looks great on everyone.

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost thermal brush promises to deliver effortless volume, waves, and bounce to your locks. This heated round brush went viral on TikTok and has gained a tonne of positive reviews.

But is the Wavytalk Blowout Boost worth the hype? In this review, I share my experience of using the thermal brush, including how easy it is to use, whether it damages hair, and whether it’s worth the price.

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About the Wavytalk Blowout Boost

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost is a corded device designed to give you salon-style blowouts and soft waves at home. It combines the smoothing benefits of a heated brush with the volumising effect of a blowout, making it a convenient all-in-one tool.

Wavytalk describes the Blowout Boost as an effortless way to achieve bounce, shine, and smoothness in a single step — whether you’re refreshing day-two hair or creating a full, voluminous blowout. Thanks to its ionic technology, the thermal brush works to reduce frizz and add shine, leaving hair smoother and more polished. The brush’s design makes it easy to create volume at the roots, add bounce through the lengths, or curl the ends under for a sleek, finished look.

This lightweight brush (just 238g) features ceramic-coated plates and dual PTC heating elements that distribute heat evenly while minimising damage. With 5 adjustable temperature settings, ranging from 150°C to 215°C, it caters to different hair types, whether fine and fragile or thick and coarse. It also heats up in just 30 seconds, so you can get styling quickly.

The tool comes with 2 sectioning clips to help you style more easily.

The Blowout Boost thermal brush costs £45. But with my exclusive code Sarah25, you can get it for just £33.75! Buy it here.

How to use the Wavytalk Blowout Boost

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost is a versatile styling tool. You can use it to straighten your strands, add some volume at the roots, flick out the ends, or create soft, bouncy waves.

Always use this thermal brush on dry hair; it’s not designed for use on damp hair.

Follow these easy steps to style your hair effortlessly:

1. Before styling, spritz your hair with a heat protectant spray to avoid any damage.
2. Select the appropriate temperature. Press and hold the power button to turn on the device. Cycle through the 5 temperature settings by pressing the power button repeatedly:
   • 150 °C – Ideal for fine or damaged hair
   • 165 °C – Suitable for normal or slightly thick hair
   • 180 °C – Best for thick or coarse hair
   • 200 °C – For very thick or unruly hair
   • 215 °C – Maximum heat for ultra-resistant hair
3. Use the included sectioning clips to divide your hair into manageable sections. This ensures even styling.
4. Begin styling.
   • For straight styles: Starting at the roots, place a small section of hair between the bristles. Slowly glide the brush down the length of your hair to smooth and straighten.
   • For voluminous styles: Wrap a small section of hair vertically around the brush, starting from the roots. Twist and glide the brush down to the ends to add volume and body.
   • For curls or waves: Wrap a section of hair around the brush, hold briefly, then release for soft curls or waves.
5. Once all sections are styled, use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to gently separate curls or waves for a natural look. Apply a light hairspray if desired to set your style.

For an in-depth visual tutorial on how to achieve a 90s blowout look, watch the video below.

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Honest review

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost is an excellent styling tool that’s versatile, affordable, and surprisingly easy to use.

This thermal brush is the lightest heated styling tool I’ve ever used, which makes styling hair so easy, as you don’t get armache from holding the device! The sleek pink design is also cute, and the outer parts of the device don’t get super hot, so it minimises the risk of burning yourself.

I found the device very easy to use. I’ve used it twice. The first time was to add volume throughout my hair and flick out the ends for a chic look, and the second time was simply to straighten my hair and add volume throughout. Both times, after a little practice to get the movement of the brush right, I got the hang of it quickly.

Here’s how my hair turned out when I flicked the ends out:

I love how my hair turned out! I got a lot of volume into the roots, which made my hair look thicker, fuller, and like it had more body. Most importantly, my hair stayed voluminous all day. Normally, my hair drops within 3 hours of styling it. After using the Wavytalk Blowout Boost, my hair lasted all evening – around 6 hours – and even had volume the next day. So impressed!

It’s important that you use a heat protectant spray when using the Blowout Boost, though, as the bristles get quite hot, so they could damage your hair if you’re not careful.

The only downside to this thermal brush is that hair can get tangled or caught on the bristles. Thankfully, it’s easy to untangle any hair that gets caught in between the bristles by simply unwinding the device in the opposite direction to how you styled your strands or gently pulling your hair out of the bristles. However, I’d recommend using a smoothing or de-frizzing hair product prior to using the device, especially if your hair is prone to tangling easily. This helps avoid the issue altogether.

Rating: 5 stars

This thermal brush is totally worth the hype and money. It’s affordable and versatile, and I can see this tool becoming a staple in my daily haircare routine.

If you want a device to add volume to your hair, give you the ’90s blowout look, or simply straighten or wave your strands, the Wavytalk Blowout Boost is a must. You won’t be disappointed.

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As someone with fine hair and an oily scalp, finding the right shampoo and conditioner can be difficult. I want products that will volumise my hair while being lightweight and non-drying. I also seek a shampoo and conditioner that will give my hair a lift for days, not just on wash day.

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner are highly regarded by people with fine, flat hair. This volumising duo claims to deliver visible body and thickness while leaving strands hydrated and shiny.

In this review, I share why the Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner are easily some of the best products I’ve used for my fine hair and oily scalp, plus an exclusive discount code for 20% off!

Get 20% off the Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner at LookFantastic with my exclusive discount code LFTFBLOGSARAH. Shop here!

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1. Redken Volume Injection Shampoo

£21.75 for 300ml

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo is designed to cleanse and volumise fine, flat hair to give it visible body, fullness, and improved texture. It claims to leave hair silky soft and shiny.

This shampoo has a sweet and fresh scent. I can’t pinpoint an exact fragrance note, but it smells nice.

In terms of texture, the shampoo is quite thick and creamy. A bit of product goes a long way, and it works into a creamy, non-stripping lather. I use a 50p coin-sized amount, and this provides ample coverage for my entire scalp. The product rinses away easily and doesn’t leave a greasy residue.

This shampoo gives my hair noticeable volume, more body, and doesn’t make my hair feel as slippery. Instead, my hair has more grip and fullness, which prevents it from going greasy as quickly. It also makes my hair easier to style. The shampoo is fairly hydrating and gentle.

Before using this shampoo, I had to wash my hair every 2 days, as it became oily quickly. Now, I can get away with leaving my hair for 3-4 days before needing to wash it again. Sure, I may need a touch of dry shampoo in between washes to keep my hair looking fresh, but this shampoo means my hair doesn’t get oily anywhere near as quickly.

Rating: 5 stars

This is easily one of the best volumising shampoos I’ve tried.

2. Redken Volume Injection Conditioner 

£23.85 for 300ml

The Redken Volume Injection Conditioner is designed to volumise fine, flat hair. It claims to be weightless while effortlessly detangling hair, leaving it manageable, silky soft, and with a mirror-like shine.

The conditioner has the same sweet, fresh scent as the shampoo. Although once the shampoo and conditioner are rinsed out of your hair, the fragrance disappears.

This is a thick and creamy conditioner. A little bit of product goes a long way. Again, a 50p coin-sized amount is enough to coat the ends of my hair. The conditioner washes out easily with no greasy residue.

I rarely condition my scalp as it tends to get way too greasy. But actually, I can get away with using this conditioner on my scalp, as it’s incredibly lightweight and doesn’t weigh my hair down. So if my scalp ever needs a bit of TLC, I’ll happily apply this conditioner.

This conditioner gives my hair volume, leaves it soft and shiny, and hydrates it. While it’s not the most nourishing conditioner I’ve tried, my oily scalp and sleek hair texture mean I don’t want an ultra-hydrating formula. It’s just too heavy for my fine hair otherwise. But this conditioner gives my strands ample moisture while retaining their silky nature. I agree that this conditioner leaves my hair in a manageable condition with no tangles.

Rating: 5 stars

This volumising conditioner is perfect for my hair.

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner are must-haves for fine, oily hair

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner meet their claims and give my hair lots of body and noticeable volume. They’re weightless formulas, extend how long I can leave my hair before it needs washing again, and give my hair lasting fullness. Since using this duo, my hair isn’t as greasy and is in great condition.

Instead of £45.60, you can get the shampoo and conditioner for just £36.02 at LookFantastic with my exclusive discount code LFTFBLOGSARAH. While this is on the more expensive side for a shampoo and conditioner, the quality of these hair products and the results make the price tag so worth it.

I’ll definitely repurchase this shampoo and conditioner!

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On mid-length hair, I love a loose, bouncy curl. It looks chic and gives hair volume, but it’s not too tight, where you end up losing a lot of the length.

But I’ve never been great at curling my hair. Quite frankly, I can’t always be bothered with the effort of curling my hair, especially as I’m not fast at doing it. I’ve never been able to curl my hair using straighteners, and I’ve only ever had success with a wand to curl my hair, but it takes me quite a while to do it.

The TYMO CurlGo is a portable hair curler that promises effortless loose curls in as little as 10 minutes.

Read this review to find out how well the TYMO CurlGo worked on mid-length, straight, and sleek hair; how easy and quick the device was to use; and how long the loose curls lasted.

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About the TYMO CurlGo

The TYMO CurlGo is a portable hair curler that delivers effortless loose curls. The device automatically curls hair with its clever rotating barrel, meaning the curler does the hard work for you. Silky, shiny curls can be created in as little as 10 minutes. According to TYMO, the curls are long-lasting, staying in place for up to 1 week.

The curler has 3 different temperature settings: 210°C (410°F), 185°C (365°F), and 160°C (320°F). The TYMO CurlGo heats up in under a minute. It also has an 8-second automatic timer that beeps to indicate when you can take your hair out of the barrel, but you can leave hair in for 3-5 seconds longer if needed.

This curler comes with an anti-scald design for safe styling, as the outer parts of the device do not get hot. As the hair rotates in the barrel, there is an anti-tangle feature. If hair becomes stuck in the barrel, the device stops rotating, allowing you to safely and easily unravel hair from the barrel.

There’s a safety lock on the back of the device that prevents you from accidentally turning on the device when taking it on the go. You can only power on the device when it’s unlocked. The device automatically switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life.

The cordless version of the TYMO CurlGo can be used cordless or corded. If using cordless, it takes around 2 hours to fully charge. According to TYMO, you can use the device around 4 times before it needs to be charged again. For optimal battery lifespan, TYMO advises performing a full charge at least once every 3 months.

The cordless version of the TYMO CurlGo costs £76.94. Shipping is available worldwide.

How to use the TYMO CurlGo

Using the TYMO CurlGo is straightforward. Simply follow the steps below:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry hair. Ensure all strands are detangled.
2. Unlock the device, and press the power button for 2 seconds to switch it on.
3. Briefly press the power button to adjust the temperature. The temperature is indicated on the front of the curler.
4. Select the desired rotation direction via the arrow button on the curler (left or right).
5. Hold the curler vertically with the slot facing away from the face.
6. Insert a 1-inch section of hair into the slot.
7. Press the rotate button to wrap hair. Wait for it to automatically stop, or press again to stop/start rotation.
8. After the rotation stops, wait 8 seconds for the beep, and gently release the curl downward. You can leave hair in for 3-5 seconds longer after the beep if desired.

Honest TYMO CurlGo review

Below, I share my honest experience and review of using the TYMO CurlGo, including the look of the packaging, ease of use, how the curls turned out, and how long the curls lasted.

Packaging and device appearance

I love the baby pink curler. It’s so cute and girly. The device looks pretty and sleek.

This curler comes with easy-to-read instructions. The manual isn’t unnecessarily lengthy, and you can learn about the device and how to use it quickly. There’s also a quick-start guide on how to curl your hair, which is handy.

Charging

The device charged quickly. Honestly, I’m not exactly sure how long it took to charge, as I wasn’t in the room while it charged, but it was certainly within about 4 hours. While it’s charging, the device emits a flashing white light. Once it’s fully charged, the white light remains on.

Handily, the device also has a built-in light to indicate battery life. When you’re using the device cordless, the light indicator stays blue when the battery isn’t low. When the battery life is between 5%-10%, the light turns orange. At below 5% charge, the indicator light flashes orange.

The TYMO CurlGo curled my hair without the battery life draining to 10% or under.

How easy the device is to use on mid-length straight hair

I set the temperature to 185°C. Beyond the 8-second automatic timer, I left my hair in the curler for about an extra 3 seconds, as my mid-length hair is straight and sleek. It took me around 50 minutes to curl my entire hair.

I found the device easy to use and think it’s beginner-friendly. Putting my hair into the barrel took a bit of getting used to, as doing it in the mirror when you have poor hand-eye coordination isn’t the easiest! However, once I’d got the hang of this, it was straightforward.

The only part of my hair I struggled to curl was the back and the shortest parts of my hair – the underneath strands. My strands aren’t long enough for me to pull around to the side to see to curl them, so I got McKenzie to finish those bits for me. That’s the only downside of using the TYMO CurlGo; you’ll likely need an extra pair of hands just to finish the parts of your hair you can’t see if you’ve got short- or mid-length hair.

The curler is lightweight, which makes it perfect for travelling. It also means you don’t get arm ache when you’re curling your hair! Another massive bonus.

Now I’ve got used to the curler, I think I could curl my hair in around 30 minutes. I doubt I could meet the 10-minute claim from TYMO, as my hair is so straight that it needs that extra bit of time in the barrel. However, at the hottest temperature, being more familiar with the device, and taking slightly larger sections of hair, I think I could bring the time down.

How the loose curls look

Here’s how the loose curls turned out:

I love how the curls turned out! They’re loose, bouncy, and soft, which is a versatile and classy look. These loose curls would look great for pretty much any occasion, but especially for weddings, evenings out, or more formal occasions for an elegant finish.

I brushed the curls gently once I’d finished curling my hair for a softer look. But I think I’d skip this another time for a more defined – but still loose – curl.

How long the curls lasted

My hair is notorious for not taking to waves or curlers particularly well. And when devices curl or wave my hair well, the effect usually doesn’t last long.

The curls dropped even within an hour of me doing them. I think the nature of a looser curl meant that it was more prone to dropping. After 5 hours, the curls had dropped massively, with only a very slight wave left in my hair and no sign of a curl pattern.

I wish the curls lasted longer. At the hottest temperature and maybe leaving the curls in the barrel for an additional 2 seconds, I think my curls would’ve had more longevity. Even then, I’m not convinced they’d last all day. They certainly wouldn’t last for a week!

Rating: 4.5 stars

Overall, I’m very impressed with the TYMO CurlGo. The device worked well on my mid-length hair, was easy to use, delivered a gorgeous loose curl, and is convenient for travelling. I wish the curls lasted longer, and I found the TYMO Rovy Compact easier to use, but I’m still happy with the finished result.

This curler is worth £76.94, and I’m excited to try it again and perfect using it.

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Founded in 1860, Napiers is Scotland’s oldest herbal apothecary. This well-established brand meticulously crafts and carefully sources botanicals and extracts from across the globe.

Napiers prides itself in offering the best of health and wellbeing through the use of herbal medicine and other natural therapies. From immune-boosting supplements and relaxing aromatherapy oils to nourishing moisturisers and soothing throat sprays, there is a huge range of natural health and wellbeing solutions available.

I review 3 products from Napiers in this post: an anti-ageing night cream, a restorative hair mask, and a refreshing hand and body wash. Are these botanical products worth checking out? This post tells you everything you need to know!

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Products in this review

To see whether Napiers is worthwhile, I tested 3 products for around 3 weeks:

1. Scottish Speedwell Ageless Night Cream
2. Meadowsweet & Marigold Hand and Body Wash
3. Herbstrong Hair Conditioning Mask

Below, I review each product individually before sharing my overall thoughts on Napiers.

1. Napiers Scottish Speedwell Ageless Night Cream

£25.99 for 60ml

About the product

The Napiers Scottish Speedwell Ageless Night Cream is described as a rich night cream with powerful anti-wrinkle properties and rich natural oils to rejuvenate the skin. The moisturiser claims to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, soften the skin, and shed dead skin cells.

It’s enriched with Scottish Speedwell, which Napiers says is a unique plant extract that has been proven to visibly reduce wrinkles when used for 4 weeks. Other key ingredients nourishing shea butter, hydrating hyaluronic acid, the antioxidant Hedbridean seaweed extract, and exfoliating salicylic acid.

Review

I really like this nighttime moisturiser.

Firstly, this has a strong botanical scent. It contains 2 fragrant plant oils – orange peel oil and jasmine essential oil – for a distinctive herbal fragrance. Natural fragrances can still be sensitising, so just be mindful if you’ve got sensitive skin or find fragrance irritating in skincare formulas. I have no issues with fragranced skincare. I don’t mind the scent of this night cream, but it’s very strong. However, once massaged into the skin, the scent disappears.

I love the consistency of this night cream. It’s thick, rich, and sumptuous. This makes it feel luxurious and expensive. Because of this, the moisturiser isn’t particularly absorbent. It takes a fair bit of massaging to get the cream to melt into the skin. Without a bit of work, the cream will just sit on your skin.

Once massaged into the skin, the cream doesn’t feel greasy, which is perfect for my combination skin. This makes your skin feel instantly firmer and tight – in a good way. By the morning, my skin feels softer, smoother, and rejuvenated.

As it contains salicylic acid along with loads of nourishing plant oils, the exfoliating element of this moisturiser is gentle. It contributes to a more even, radiant, and smooth complexion without any redness. With consistent use, this will improve the tone and appearance of your skin.

This night cream is good value for money. The INCI list contains some fantastic ingredients and the tub is pretty big for £25.99. A little bit of product goes a long way too.

Rating: 4.5 stars

I enjoy this rejuvenating night cream. It takes a little work to rub in, but once it’s been applied, it works beautifully.

2. Napiers Meadowsweet & Marigold Hand and Body Wash

£4.99 for 50ml or £15.99 for 300ml

About the product

The Napiers Meadowsweet & Marigold Hand and Body Wash claims to be an invigorating and naturally-foaming hand and body wash. It’s supposed to be hydrating, soothing, and softening.

This hand and body wash contains soothing calendula extract, skin-softening wheat germ extract, hydrating glycerin, and skin-smoothing glycine soja oil.

Review

I’ve been using the Meadowsweet & Marigold Hand and Body Wash as a hand wash and really like it.

This hand wash isn’t drying or stripping. Instead, my hands feel fresh and hydrated after using it. It’s not the most nourishing hand wash I’ve ever tried, but it’s certainly gentle.

It smells citrusy, so it’s wonderfully invigorating and refreshing. The scent doesn’t stay on your hands afterwards, though.

1 pump of this hand wash works into a foamy lather quickly. It’s not like some hand washes, where you have to use multiple pumps to effectively wash your hands.

300ml is quite a big bottle too. While it’s not the cheapest hand wash, it certainly feels higher quality than a drugstore alternative.

Rating: 4 stars

This is a decent, refreshing hand wash that has a lovely spring scent.

3. Napiers Herbstrong Hair Conditioning Mask

£14.99 for 100ml

About the product

The Napiers Herbstrong Hair Conditioning Mask claims to deeply condition and rejuvenate the scalp and hair. It’s designed to support a healthy scalp and hair by reducing tangles, increasing strength, and delivering marvellous shine.

The formula is enriched with nourishing coconut oil, protective peach kernel oil, softening propanediol, and green tea extract to reduce scalp irritation and prevent hair loss.

Review

As someone with oily, fine, and sleek hair, I’m always cautious of any hair products that are deeply nourishing. They typically are too heavy for my hair and leave my scalp as a greasy, weighed-down mess. But I also understand the importance of conditioning and looking after your scalp, so it’s a difficult balancing act.

That’s why I’m so impressed with the Herbstrong Hair Conditioning Mask.

I use it after shampoo and apply it to damp hair, from my scalp down to my ends. I leave it for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off. The mask moisturises my hair and scalp without leaving it feeling oily, heavy, or weighed down. The result? Healthy, shiny, and happy hair.

This has a similar scent to the night cream – it’s distinctly botanical. However, the natural fragrance isn’t quite as strong as the night cream and rinses away.

I think this restorative hair mask is excellent value for money. 100ml for a high-quality product that actually works for my hair type when so many others don’t is an absolute steal! Plus, I don’t need to apply much product to make my scalp feel conditioned, so this tub will last me for a while.

As my hair is naturally quite sleek and smooth, I don’t need to regularly apply hair masks, as my hair is in good condition. However, when my hair is in need of some TLC or I want to give my scalp a health boost, this mask will be my go-to.

Rating: 4.5 stars

This hair-conditioning mask is great.

Overall Napiers review

Napiers impressed me more than I was expecting! These formulas are fairly priced, contain great ingredients, and overall deliver on their claims. All of the products I tried were gentle and hydrating, and they made my skin, hair, and body feel rejuvenated.

This botanical brand isn’t just a gimmick; these natural-led formulas are clearly well thought-out, researched, and deliver genuine results. I’d love to try some more products from Napiers!

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Mermaid waves are a fun, relaxed, and bouncy wave style that looks pretty and natural. The waves are deep and uniform with lots of body for a voluminous and flirty look. Mermaid waves look amazing on any hair length, from short bobs to long locks.

The TYMO Rovy Compact is a beginner-friendly device. This waving tool promises to be easy to use and deliver mermaid waves in as little as 10 minutes.

Read this review to see how well the TYMO Rovy Compact worked on my mid-length, straight, and sleek hair, how long the waves lasted, and if the device was truly easy to use.

*This post contains some affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you, I earn some commission if you purchase a product through my link. All thoughts are my own, though, as always. If you want to find out more, visit my affiliate disclosure page*

About the TYMO Rovy Compact

The TYMO Rovy Compact is a mermaid hair waver that delivers deep, bouncy waves. It has a 1-inch barrel that’s designed for short- to mid-length hair. Waves are delivered in just one clamp, so it’s not fiddly or tricky to use. This is a corded device and is not battery-operated.

The mermaid hair waver comes with 4 different timer settings: 4, 6, 8, and 10 seconds. There are also 9 different temperature settings, ranging from 140°C (280°F) to 220°C (430°F).

The device is lightweight at just 325g. The waver claims to make hair shiny, frizz-free, and without damage. It has an anti-scald design, as the outside of the waver doesn’t get overly hot.

The TYMO Rovy Compact costs £56.80. Shipping is available worldwide.

How to use the TYMO Rovy Compact

Using the TYMO Rovy Compact is straightforward. Simply follow the steps below:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry hair. Avoid using any other products in your hair besides a heat protectant for optimal results.
2. There’s a locking mechanism at the bottom of the waver. Before turning on the device, rotate the lock to the left to unlock it.
3. Once plugged in, the LED will display “OFF” with a flashing light. Press the power button for 2 seconds to start the device.
4. Use the plus or minus buttons on the device to choose your desired temperature. Once set, the device will heat to the specified temperature. You can also press and hold both the plus and minus buttons for 2 seconds to transfer between °F and °C temperature displays.
5. Press the timer button repeatedly until you reach your desired time. You can also press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the timer reminder function on or off.
6. Once the temperature and timer have been set, start with a 2-inch section of hair and place it in between the barrels.
7. Start at your scalp and move down the length of your hair in overlapping sections until it’s all been waved. If you’ve turned the timer reminder function on, the waver will beep once the timer has finished indicating to move the next section of hair.

Honest TYMO Rovy Compact review

Below, I share my honest experience and review of using the TYMO Rovy Compact, including the look of the packaging, ease of use, how the waves turned out, and how long the mermaid waves lasted.

Packaging and device appearance

Firstly, I think the TYMO Rovy Compact is so cute. I love the baby pink colour and think the device looks sleek and modern. The device comes with an instruction manual that’s not lengthy or tedious. It’s refreshingly easy to follow.

The cord for the device is also long enough that you won’t encounter issues with having to sit in a really specific place. I’ve used plenty of devices where the wire isn’t long enough, so it’s inconvenient as it limits where you can use the device. The length of this wire is more than ample.

My device came with a US plug. This was easily fixable with a US-to-UK plug adapter. The TYMO website allows you to select what plug you need, and a UK plug is available.

How easy the device is to use on mid-length straight hair

I set the temperature to 170°C and the timer to 8 seconds. My hair is shoulder-length, sleek, and very straight. From start to finish, it took me around an hour to wave my hair.

I found the device very easy to use. It’s certainly beginner-friendly. Putting sections of hair into the barrel is straightforward. The device clamps hair, then it beeps once the timer has gone off, and you simply move the barrel down your hair to wave the next section.

The only part of my hair I struggled with was the back. As the strands weren’t long enough to pull around to the side for me to see them, I needed an extra hand there, as I physically couldn’t reach/see them. However, I’d encounter that same issue with any hair waver or curler, and it wasn’t a big deal.

Importantly, the device is lightweight, so I didn’t get armache from holding it in various positions.

I think I could do my hair in around 30 minutes in the future as I’m familiar with the device now. I’d probably also increase the temperature so that I could put bigger sections of hair into the barrel. At 170°C, I was putting somewhat small sections of hair into the waver – around 1-inch sections – so a hotter temperature would allow me to put larger sections of hair into the barrel and speed up the waving process.

How the mermaid waves look

Here’s how the mermaid waves turned out:

I’m so happy with how the mermaid waves turned out!

I think they look really nice and give my hair lots of volume and body. This style makes my hair look thick and full. I’m also thrilled that the mermaid waves suit my shoulder-length hair. I can’t wait to wear this style on date nights, evenings out, or for a playful summer style.

Longevity of the mermaid waves

My hair is notorious for not taking to waves or curlers particularly well. And when devices do curl or wave my hair well, the effect usually doesn’t last long.

The TYMO Rovy Compact mermaid waves lasted well for around 2 hours but started dropping after this point. Within 6 hours, the waves had dropped massively, and after 10 hours only a very slight wave was left in my hair.

I think at a hotter temperature, the waves would’ve lasted longer. However, because my hair is so straight and sleek, a drop in the waves is to be expected. This doesn’t bother me, as I still think a light wave in my hair looks nice.

Rating: 5 stars

Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed with the TYMO Rovy Compact. The device is easy to use and delivers effortless and beautiful mermaid waves. I 100% think this mermaid waver is worth £56.80 and would highly recommend this device to anyone who wants fun, bouncy, and voluminous waves.

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As 2024 has finished, I wanted to share my fave beauty products from the year. Some of these products were new launches in 2024, but most were just new to me.

These are the products that I’m reaching for the most. They make my skin look and feel healthy, smell incredible, enable effortless and beautiful makeup looks, and are simply a joy to work with. As with all the previous years, I had a hard time narrowing down this list to my absolute faves, as I tried loads of excellent beauty products in 2024, but I managed to come up with the following list.

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The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Ozdust Eyeshadow Palette has quickly become one of my fave eyeshadow palettes. It’s a playful palette, with icy blues, vibrant pinks, forest greens, glittering golds, and multichrome beauty. There’s a trio of great neutral shades alongside a decent mix of warm and cool tones. The mattes are soft, easy to blend, and buildable. But the shimmers are the true standouts. You need to apply them with your fingertips to get the most out of them, but they’re richly pigmented, incredibly sparkly, and long-wearing. This palette inspires me to be creative and play around with different colours.

The Mixsoon Bean Essence (get 10% off at Refresh Skincare with AWOMANSCONFIDENCE) is a fantastic skincare find. This Korean skincare product does a great job of making skin smoother and more radiant. It gently exfoliates the skin with pomegranate enzyme, which isn’t irritating and is a perfect option for sensitive skin. This means I can use the essence frequently, without worrying that it’ll cause a rosacea flare-up. Since using this, my skin texture is more even.

The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) has become a staple in my self-care routine. This gorgeous body moisturiser is rich and sumptuous, without being greasy. A little bit of product goes a long way, so you only need a small amount to nourish your skin. The scent is so addictive. It’s sweet, with notes of pistachio, almond, vanilla, and salted caramel. I can’t stop reaching for it.

The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) is iconic in the makeup community. I can’t believe it took me so long to try it! This concealer is very full coverage. A tiny dot is enough to do your entire under-eye area. It gives a very airbrushed and smooth finish. If you have any blemishes, dark circles, spots, or redness, this product will instantly smooth over them for an even complexion. This is my go-to for brightening my under eyes.

The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) has quickly become one of my fave primers. It’s tacky, which provides a lot of grip for base products to stick to. It helps my makeup stay in place all day and last longer. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover my entire face, and I love its cooling and refreshing feeling on the skin.

The Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener (get 10% off with SARAH10) is a brilliant volumising hairspray. I spritz this onto my damp hair after a shower, letting it dry naturally, which gives it more lift and body. My hair is naturally very straight and smooth, but this product makes it feel thicker and provides more grip.

The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best retinol serums I’ve tried. It’s non-irritating, absorbs quickly, and is lightweight. I’ve been using this for several months, and it’s helped reduce some of my fine lines. The serum makes my skin feel firmer, gives it more elasticity, and overall makes it plumper. Plus, if I have any spots or rough texture the night before, by the morning, my skin is much smoother and the bumpiness is significantly reduced.

The Kayali Vanilla | 28 perfume (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) is probably my all-time fave. I’m a sucker for anything with a vanilla scent, and this perfume has the most addictive and sweet vanilla fragrance. It’s complex and sultry, with notes of jasmine, tonka, amber, brown sugar, patchouli, and musk. This is my go-to evening scent. Obsessed.

The Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil is such a lovely blush. It provides a glowy and sheer pop of colour to the cheeks, but it’s buildable so that you can achieve a more saturated finish. The formula is hydrating and smooth, with very small pearlescent pigments for non-shimmery radiance. The shades are gorgeous, and I love how healthy the blush makes my skin look. I don’t apply too much to avoid looking greasy, but this is a divine formula.

The AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream is an innovative moisturiser to cater for your personalised skin needs. It contains 2 different moisturisers: 1 for your U-zone and 1 for your T-zone. The U-zone moisturiser (white) is thicker and creamier to provide more nourishment, while the T-zone moisturiser (blue) is a lightweight gel moisturiser that’s designed for oilier areas of the skin. Both moisturisers are fantastic, and it’s perfect for customising my skincare routine.

The Mallows Beauty Shave Butter is a fantastic TikTok find. These shave butters are creamy, come in a fantastic range of scents, and are kind to the skin. They leave my skin feeling nourished, soft, and smooth post-shave.

The YSL NU Bare Look Tint has quickly become one of my fave skin tints. It offers medium coverage and has a skin-like finish. This formula is also flexible. You can mix it with a liquid highlighter for a glowy effect or pair it with a mattifying primer for a matte look. Either way, this tint plays beautifully with other products without pilling. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and seamlessly evens out the complexion. It layers and blends effortlessly.

The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 (get 10% off with CONFIDENCE) is easily the best LED face mask I’ve tried. This powerful mask reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and redness; makes skin glowy; and improves skin texture. It’s a comfortable fit that’s flexible, adjustable, and lightweight, unlike many other LED devices on the market that can be heavy or uncomfortable. This skincare device delivers serious results.

The Chanel Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil is great. It’s long-lasting, creamy, and easy to blend. It’s firm enough that it doesn’t just blend away into nothing if you blend the edges but still feels moisturising and comfortable. The lip liner sharpens well without breaking so you can always get precise lines. I love it.

The Zelens Z-22 Ultimate Face Oil (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is fab. This face oil is rich without being heavy or greasy. It provides nourishment overnight and leaves my skin feeling super soft, hydrated, and healthy. It’s been a while since I’ve found a face oil that I love, but this one ticks all the boxes.

The Patrick Ta Major Dimensions III Major Matte Eyeshadow Palette is the perfect neutral matte palette. This palette has every staple matte shade you could ever want, with cool, neutral, and warm tones. Whether you want a natural wash of cream all over the lids or want to create a sultry dark brown eyeshadow look, this palette has it all. It’s so versatile and wearable that I reach for it often. The eyeshadows themselves blend effortlessly, have very little fallout, are easy to build, feel velvety smooth, and stay put all day. Plus, the two cream formulas (brown and black) are ideal for creating precise, winged eyeliner.

The Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester CCC+ Ferulic Brightening Complex 20% (get 20% off with PMDM20) is a clinically proven vitamin C formula. This powerful, science-backed serum has helped even out my skin tone and made my skin smoother and more radiant. It’s lightweight, fast-absorbing, and doesn’t pill.

The r.e.m. beauty Lustrous Liquid Eyeshadow in Fembot is one of the prettiest eyeshadows I’ve ever tried. This duochrome liquid eyeshadow has the most incredible iridescent flip, shifting from a sparkling purple and pink to an intense glittery blue. It’s totally unique, easy to blend for a wash of shimmer or intense pigmentation, and is long-wearing. I can apply it just as easily with my fingertips or a fluffy brush. I get so many compliments when I wear this eyeshadow!

The Wild Natural Deodorant is the best natural and eco-friendly deodorant I’ve tried. The metal cases are sustainable and really pretty. And the deodorant refills are fantastic, as there’s a great range of scents – including an unscented version for sensitive skin – and they really work to keep you fresh and odour-free all day. The formula is smooth and creamy so that there’s no tugging on your skin when you apply it.

The Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun Kissed Glow Bronzer is one of my fave cream bronzers. Firstly, the compact is massive, so you get a lot of value for your money, and it means you can dip a big fluffy brush into the pan. Secondly, I love the formula. It’s creamy but not slippery where if you blend out the product it disappears. Instead, the formula has the perfect balance between being moisturising and gripping. I love the shade Medium, as it’s not orange, so it gives a gorgeous sunkissed glow to the skin. This makes my skin look healthy and bronzed.

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