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Lise Smith

Lise is a freelance writer specialising in beauty, lifestyle, parenting and performing arts. Her dance reviews and features have appeared in online and print publications since 2007, and she was Youth Zone Editor at londondance.com from 2014-15. Lise also managed two local news sites for Associated Northcliffe Digital's localpeople.co.uk until the closure of the site in 2010. Following appearances in MacFormat, Tap! magazine, Computer Buyer, Den of Geek and PC Pro, Lise joined Expert Reviews in 2018.

Recent articles by Lise Smith

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Best hair dryers for curly hair
Hair care

Keep your ringlets looking healthy, shiny and frizz-free with the best gentle hair dryers

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Best anti-aging creams 2024
Skincare

Keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay with the best anti-ageing creams we’ve tested

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Pamper your feet with the best foot spas you can buy
Health & beauty

Fancy a spa experience at home? Give tired feet a treat with our pick of the best foot spas available right now

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Best cot mattresses
The best cot mattresses to buy
Mattresses

Make sure baby (and you) have a great night’s sleep with the best cot mattresses for every budget

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The best nail glue for home manicures or emergencies
Nails

The best nail glues for repairing natural nails and securing acrylics

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Shark FlexStyle vs Dyson Airwrap: Which is best?
Hair care

We pit two of the biggest names in hair styling against each other to see which comes up trumps

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BaByliss Wave Secret Air review: Create curls fast
Hair care

Hopeless with a curling tong? Get waves and curls that last all day with this fast and foolproof automatic hair curler

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The best silk pillowcases to buy
Bedroom

Wave goodbye to overnight tangles and frizz with these soft and silky pillowcases

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The best hair loss shampoo
Hair care

Worried about hair loss? Shampoo for hair loss will help improve the health of your scalp and reduce shedding

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The best GHD hair straighteners in 2024
Hair care

Which is the best GHD straightener for your hair type? We compare the top models

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