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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

best silk bonnet
The best silk bonnets to buy in 2023
Hair care

Wake up to silky-soft, tangle-free hair with one of the best silk bonnets to buy

The best lightweight foundations to buy in 2023
Beauty

Put your best face forward with lightweight foundations that feel as good as they look

Best scalp cleanser
The best scalp cleansers to buy in 2023
Hair care

Give your scalp a deep clean with the best scalp cleansers for super-shiny, healthy hair

The best shampoo for hair growth to buy
Hair care

Help your hair grow to great lengths with our pick of the best shampoos for faster, stronger hair growth

The best hair detangling brushes and combs to buy in 2023
Hair care

Get rid of knots and tangles gently and effectively with the best combs and brushes designed to detangle hair

The best products to use with Dyson Airwrap
Hair care

Guard your hair against styling damage with our pick of the best heat protection products to use with the Dyson Airwrap

The best mousse for curly hair you can buy in 2023
Hair care

Our pick of the best styling mousse for curly hair will achieve gentle style and shape without leaving your hair crisp

The best curlers for every hair length
Hair care

Create waves, curls and ringlets with minimum effort with our pick of the best hair curlers

GHD Rise review: An effective volumising hot brush
Hair care

GHD’s round ceramic hot brush, the GHD Rise, creates smooth, shiny hair with volume in minutes, but it comes at a price

£169 inc. VAT
The best shampoos for curly hair in 2023
Hair care

Take extra care of curly hair to keep it looking its glorious best with these curl-care shampoos