“While we conduct a thorough review, we are suspending Siri grading globally. Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading.”
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Looking for the right curling iron can be overwhelming — there are literally hundreds you could choose from. You have to consider your hair type, the kind of curl you want, ease of use, price, material, and more just to find a product to style your hair.
First let’s talk size — because size actually does matter when it comes to styling your hair. Curling irons range to create tiny spirals or big, loose curlsLiana Le, a celebrity stylist at Marie Robinson Salon in New York, New York, told us via email that she prefers one-inch tools to achieve a beachy, undone look, and a 1.25-inch size for a softer, pulled out wave look. For tighter curls you should opt for a three-quarter-inch iron or smaller. If you’re unsure of what size you want, a one-inch curling iron is a safe bet for most hair types and lengths. Read more…
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BEST FOR THE HAIR-CHALLENGED
Beachwaver S1
A self-rotating curling iron that creates waves with minimal effort.
$129 from Amazon
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BEST FOR A PROFESSIONAL LOOK
Hot Tools Professional Marcel Iron/Wand
Many professional hair stylists use Hot Tools as their go-to curling iron.
$49.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR BEACHY WAVES
Revlon Ball Wand
Like two devices in one, use this wand to create tight spirals and loose waves.
$23.99 from Walmart
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BEST FOR SHINY CURLS
T3 Whirl Trio Styling Wand
Includes three interchangeable barrels to create different looks.
$250 from Nordstrom
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BEST FOR THE LAZY STYLER
CHI Air Spin N Curl
Style your hair with the push of a button — no skill required.
$99.99 from Best Buy
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BEST FOR ERGONOMIC COMFORT
Paul Mitchell Neuro Angle Rod Curling Iron
Bends to different angles to make styling more comfortable.
$134.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR TEXTURED WAVES
Bed Head A Wave We Go Adjustable Waver
A moveable barrel helps create a variety of wave styles.
$35.82 from Amazon
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BEST FOR BIG CURLS
ghd Curve Soft Curling Iron
Creates voluminous locks with a soft curl, like you just got a blowout.
$199.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR PROTECTING HAIR
The 3-Day Bender from Drybar
Create curls while preventing your hair from damage.
$135 from Nordstrom Rack
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BEST FOR THICK HAIR
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron
It reaches high temperatures and has a rotating barrel.
$49.95 from Amazon
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BEST FOR AFFORDABLE VERSATILITY
Revlon 2-in-1 Barrel Wand
Get multiple styling options at a relatively low price.
$28.96 from Amazon
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BEST FOR TAMING FRIZZY HAIR
InStyler MAX
The rotating barrel tames frizz while boosting shine and can double as a straightener.
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MOST INNOVATIVE HAIR TOOL
Dyson Airwrap Complete
This tool uses hot air to wrap and style hair without damaging it.
$549 from Amazon
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
InfinitiPro by Conair
At only $25, this curling iron is a decent competitor to some of the top dogs.
$24.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ENHANCING NATURALLY CURLY HAIR
Bed Head Curlipops skinny iron
This skinny wand adds texture and defines existing curls.
$29.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR CURLING AND STRAIGHTENING
Tyme Iron Pro
This all-in-one tool will have you creating tons of styles.
$169.99 from Amazon
On Friday morning, Australian time, a farmer went on live TV and took a pair of kitchen scissors to a tiny plastic Disney figurine potentially worth thousands of dollars, and everyone lost their minds.
When struggling farmers Stephen Black and Melissa Portingale found themselves in possession of the #001 furry Simba Ooshie — a wildly popular and rare collectible created by an Aussie supermarket chain — they saw a way to get themselves a bit of relief. They initially listed the little lion for A$5,000 ($3,400), which is, incredibly, the going rate for such things, on a farming buy/swap/sell page on Facebook. Read more…
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Pour one out for Amazon’s Dash button.
The previously handy little item, which Amazon stopped selling earlier this year, just received the final nail in its laundry-detergent-ordering coffin. The company confirmed on Thursday that, as of the end of August, the buttons will no longer work.
Yup, all your precious Dash buttons will soon be completely useless — which differs from before, when they were just mostly useless.
“Amazon is constantly evaluating our product and service offerings to best serve customers,” an Amazon spokesperson explained over email. “With this in mind, starting August 31, 2019, customers will no longer be able to place orders through Dash Button devices globally.” Read more…
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Looking to scar yourself for life? Then does Alamo Drafthouse have a deal for you!
IT Chapter Two is just weeks away from its Sept. 5 release date. To celebrate the sphincter-strengthening event, Alamo Drafthouse will offer up “clowns-only” screenings at 17 of its locations across the United States.
Yep. It’s like a regular movie showing, but absolutely every single viewer will be a clown. Amazing? Weird? The closest thing the cinematic experience has to straight-up torture? YMMV.
It’s the second time the theater chain has pulled the frightening stunt, offering up two sold-out, clowns-only showings for It in 2017. The photos from those fright fests are as horrifying as you might imagine. To wit: Read more…
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One of presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke’s greatest strengths is the fact that he’s an open book. But if he loses sight of how much people really want to know, it could become a weakness.
O’Rourke is the guy who once shared step-by-step videos of his family’s weekend pancake-making process on his Instagram Stories. He’s posted photos of himself helping his kids build an igloo one snowy day, and later shared footage of he and his wife, Amy, sneaking out to ring in 2019 with a romantic champagne toast in said igloo. He also occasionally writes extremely intimate Medium posts. His tendency to overshare was once undeniably charming, but if he’s not careful he could start to approach the dreaded TMI Territory. Read more…
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If you’ve ever felt like Facebook was literally listening to your conversations, you’re really not going to like its newest idea.
A patent published Thursday details how Facebook could place targeted advertising inside of private conversations in Messenger. The company has allowed businesses to run ads in its messaging app for some time, but has stopped short of placing ads inside of users’ private conversations.
The patent application, however, suggests the company may be thinking about significantly escalating the amount of advertising in its chat application.
The application, which was filed in April as a continuation of a 2015 filing but just made public, describes ways in which businesses could use location data and the content of conversations to surface targeted ads directly in users’ chats via a “plug-in.” The patent application was granted in May. Read more…
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You can’t really explain the bond between siblings. One minute you have them in a chokehold for dominance over the TV remote, the next minute you’re texting them surreal memes.
Even if you love them, eventually they’ll grind your gears in one way or another. And when they do, what’s the go-to revenge? Spamming them with texts? Barging in their room without asking? How about some passive-aggressive slam poetry?
Kristine Berchtold didn’t answer her brother John’s FaceTime call, so he decided to get back at her in the most sibling way he could — by sending her a little performance titled “Sister Betrayal.” Read more…
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The U.S. government is not the only one that’s watching you.
So warns famed NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, who on Thursday called Facebook to task for spying on its users. What’s more, he promised to teach people how to fight back against such corporate surveillance.
“In the weeks ahead, I aim to explain how each of these site [Facebook, Instagram, Youtube] spies on you, and methods to limit how much they know about you,” he tweeted. “If you use them, keep an eye out.”
These are my new accounts on other platforms. In the weeks ahead, I aim to explain how each of these site spies on you, and methods to limit how much they know about you. If you use them, keep an eye out.https://t.co/kbyQQe95oNhttps://t.co/6Jvkgu9zyPhttps://t.co/VU7jL8qV9r
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HBO Max continues to beef up its list of beloved series that will be coming to the platform, announcing the acquisition of BBC series including Doctor Who and The Office.
Just to be clear, this is the UK version of The Office. The U.S. version will head to NBC’s streaming service in 2021 following its current run at Netflix.
Not only will HBO Max be home to all 11 past seasons of Doctor Who, WarnerMedia got the exclusive streaming rights for the future seasons of the show for HBO Max. Whether you’re a Tom Baker lover, a Matt Smith defender, or a Jodie Whittaker stan, HBO Max will have you covered. Read more…
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