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Bad hair days: everyone has them. What’s more, they normally turn up when we really can’t afford it. We wake up looking like Hagrid pulled through a hedge backwards, and no matter what we try, those unruly locks just will not be tamed. Nowadays there are many tools on the market to try and combat these hellish experiences, but the newest kid on the block that’s making big waves (and good ones, we assure you) is the electric hair straightening brush.Whether you're rocking short, wavy, thick and curly or afro hair, these ceramic-bristled brushes are not only safer than traditional flat irons (be it for hair, scalp, fingers, everything), but they’re also cheaper and more efficient. In today's buying guide we’ll explain what you need to consider when purchasing a new straightening brush. We’ll also look at some of the biggest brands in the game with the best reviews such as Revlon, GHD & BaByliss, and hopefully we'll find you a brush that can combat the frizz and take back some control! 

Smooth locks never go out of style – that's a fact! To achieve poker-straight perfection, though, you'll need the best hair straighteners your budget can buy. Low-quality products can damage hair rather than leaving it healthy and sleek, so it's better to invest in something that you know will protect your tresses. Some top-quality straighteners can even be used to create glamorous curls, so you get two styling products for the price of one!We understand that it can be tricky to know which straighteners to choose – are certain pairs better suited to short, curly, afro, thick or fine hair? Are ceramic plates better than titanium? We'll clear up all your quandaries in our buying guide, as well as sharing our favourites to buy at Amazon, eBay, Tesco, Asda, and John Lewis, from leading brands like ghd®, Cloud Nine, Remington, and BaByliss. Whether you're after a professional cordless product, keratin-infused plates, an affordable set under £50 or a pair of mini straighteners to take on your travels, we've got you covered!

If you’re looking to get yourself immersed in the world of programming and computer sciences, you’re going to come across the language Javascript all the time. Javascript is a program used to run web browsers, servers, databases, in gaming and even when building robots. Yes, we said robots. Rumour has it T-800 was built using Javascript.When choosing a book to learn Javascript the options can be endless. It’s really important to make the right choice so that you can learn easily and efficiently. In our buying guide, we’re going to look at some great titles from trusted authors and publishers such as Kyle Simpson, Ivelin Demirov & O’Reilly. We will cover all the levels, from beginner to advanced and hopefully, help you find a title that’s going to have you programming in no time. 

The great outdoors is a wonderful place to be, and anyone who has a love of camping enjoys those long, languishing evenings watching the sun go down by a lake or behind the edge of a mountain. Having a love of the outdoors, however, doesn’t have to mean disconnecting yourself from the technology of the modern world - nor does it require you to run car engines and pollute the clean environment in order to get a little power.Portable solar panels can make all the electricity you need to keep your favourite devices charged, whether it’s just a smartphone to keep on you so you’re safe during your adventure, or to provide energy for a full spread of devices from laptops to headlamps - solar panels (and a little sunlight) are here to help. From those to be fixed on top of caravans, to those which can be draped over your bag, we've found the best solar panels available to buy online on Amazon and eBay!

Whether you love cranking up the Led Zeppelin while running, falling asleep to the soothing tones of a podcast or you just can't stop singing along to the Top 40, most of us couldn't imagine a life without music and audio. With a portable MP3 player, you can take your own personal soundtrack with you on the go whilst saving your phone's precious battery life. And if you're looking to achieve better productivity this year, tuning in to music is a great way to stay motivated during work, exercise or study.There's no better time to invest in an MP3 player than 2020, with familiar options like the iPod being joined by the latest USB and Bluetooth players that can be linked to your iTunes, Audible and Spotify apps. As well as our usual top tips and buying guide, we've reviewed our 10 favourite MP3 players from Amazon and eBay including models from Apple, Sony and Sandisk, with options for budgets under £100 and £50, mini and kids players, and even those for swimming. Plug those headphones in and turn it up!

In our technology-driven world, most of us have a lot of devices such as TV remotes, torches and cordless landline phones. Many of these require batteries to work and rechargeable batteries have improved a lot in recent years, now delivering better performance and lasting power than ever before. Furthermore, over hundreds, or even thousands of recharge cycles, they reduce costs as well as materials waste when compared with alkaline batteries.In addition to well-known brands such as Duracell and Energizer - both of which also produce alkaline batteries - there are many up-and-coming brands that offer rechargeable batteries that provide great performance and reasonable value for money. Amazon Basics is a popular choice for many, and Panasonic is another popular electronics brand that has produced quality products for the rechargeable batteries market. We have scoured the online shops, focusing primarily on the two most popular battery sizes - AA and AAA - to introduce the best rechargeable batteries for you, as well as a convenient charger, all available on Amazon and eBay.

Instant cameras are truly making a comeback. This is despite the wide range of digital cameras and camera phones nowadays, as well as the increasing demand for digital images to upload to social media sites. But the ability to print your own photos and have them in a physical form is invaluable; armed with an instant camera to preserve those special moments, and with long-lasting prints to cherish, you'll soon be decorating your walls and filling your photo albums with memorable snapshots from weddings, birthdays, and your travels.This buying guide will lead you through the immense choice of instant cameras out there, from the classic Polaroid, the new Fujifilm cameras, and the up-and-coming Leica and Lomography versions, which all let you print your photos instantly, whether at home or out. The following page will guide you through the things to think about when shopping, with attention given to the price, the quality and size of the images, the size of the camera and its portability, and its digital and analogue functions. We'll also share some recommendations, all available on Amazon, eBay, and John Lewis.

Whether you're a gamer, a desk worker, or you're just an avid online shopper - if you often use a laptop or a computer, it's crucial that you invest in an ergonomic mouse pad. An ergonomic mouse pad is cushioned to support your wrist, which provides comfort for your arm and allows you to easily glide your mouse without any discomfort or wrist pain.To keep you comfortable at work or at home, you can choose from the huge range of mouse pads that are available to you online. There are many different types to choose from, each with different prices, features, functions, and benefits. Luckily, we've narrowed down the options to help you find the best mouse pad for you, all available on Amazon and eBay from brands such as JETech, Kensington, and Fellowes. 

Towards the end of the year, as the days get shorter, it’s not unusual to feel a bit melancholic. For the over 2 million people in the UK who experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the dark and gloomy weather means more than just the winter blues.SAD lamps can be an effective form of therapy that use light to help alleviate symptoms. Unfortunately, SAD lamps aren’t available on the NHS so if you are wanting to try this type of therapy you may want to look for one online. In this article we give all the information you need to buy an effective lamp for SAD online on Amazon, eBay and John Lewis!

Sprouting nasal hair is one of those awkward occurrences that most of us, especially men, but also women, will begin encountering at some stage during our lives. Nasal hair can be embarrassing and using tweezers or scissors to remedy the situation is often painful, and risks irritating the sensitive nasal lining. Fortunately, a good nose hair trimmer is the perfect solution for keeping our nostrils tidy.With the market being flooded with these devices, choosing the right one can be difficult. Thankfully, we’ve done our research and ranked what we see as the best nose hair trimmers available to buy online in the UK. We’ll compare the most popular models from brands such as Philips, Remington, and Panasonic.