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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 purple shampoo for a clean blonde colour
Hair care

Got brass? Say goodbye to unwanted yellow tones and keep your blonde hair looking salon fresh with the best purple shampoos

Best parenting books: Everything new parents need to know
Baby & kids Books

Not sure which end of your baby is which? These books will give new parents information, reassurance and even a few laughs

BlendJet 2 review: A super-portable blender
Kitchen

Portable, pretty and practical? Meet the mini blender of your dreams!

£42 Inc VAT
Find the best hair dye for you
Hair care

Achieve vibrant and glossy hair colour in the comfort of your own surroundings with our pick of the best home hair dyes

BaByliss Hydro-Fusion 4-in-1: Versatile and effective
Hair care

A versatile hot brush that styles hair quickly to leave a soft and silky finish

£80 inc VAT
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GHD Unplugged review: Effortless styling on the go
Hair care

Get smooth, sleek and frizz-free hair wherever you are with GHD’s super-portable hair straightener

£299 inc VAT
Best books for babies and toddlers 2022
Baby & kids Books

Foster a love of reading in your little one with our pick of the best books for young children

Parlux Alyon review: Powerful drying, stylish package
Hair care

A whopping 2,250W of blowdrying power housed in a compact and very stylish tool

£120 inc VAT
Best silver shampoo: Keep silver, grey or blonde hair cool
Hair care

Keep silver-grey and silver-blond hair colours looking clean and cool with our favourite silver shampoos

Best shampoo bars: Look after hair and the environment
Hair care

Reduce plastic waste from packaging with the best shampoo bars to suit all hair types