SATURDAY MAGAZINE 57BEAUTY
Words by: Laura Mulley and Lynne Hyland Pictures: Getty ImagesSPOTLIGHT ON...
Every week, we road test the latest beauty innovationsas you work out the optimum
setting for your hair.
‘It won’t win any awards for
versatility either, as it only really does
one look: smooth. Plus at £359 it
makes the Dyson Supersonic seem
like a pocket money purchase.
‘But it is very, very good at
its one trick. I was hugely impressed
by how sleek and glossy it left my
hair, while requiring hardly any
heat (or skill).
‘Beyond the mild inconvenience
of having to clip wet
sections away from dry,
the actual styling was
effortless. Hair was
whisked neatly into the
tube and popped out
soft and silky.
Unprompted, my
daughter proclaimed
my hair “beautiful”.
‘It sucked my hair
smooth right to the
roots, the area I
struggle to de-fuzz
with a regular dryer.
‘Judged on size,
looks and price, this
is a beast of a dryer,
but I can really see the
beauty in it too.’This week: REVAIR
REVERSE AIR DRYER
Our guinea pig Lynne
Hyland trials a totally new
way to dry your hairWhat’s the big deal?
Move over blow dry, meet the suck
dry! RevAir is a high-tech hair
vacuum that slurps up water,
promising to get even the most unruly locks sleek in record time. Insert
a section into the tube and the suction holds it taut as it dries, leaving
hair silky in 30-60 seconds, no brush required. RevAir claims to work for
all hair types and involve far less heat and damage than blow-drying.Our verdict
Lynne says, ‘On the face of it, the
RevAir is the most ridiculous beauty
gadget I’ve seen in my life. It’s
ginormous, and I can’t decide what
it reminds me of most – the spook
trap in Ghostbusters or those
industrial vacuums for sucking up
children’s nits.
‘Not only has it taken up half my
bedroom, it feels a sizeable faff to
use. You have to section your hair
as you dry (clips are supplied) and
there’s some initial experimentation★ The RevAir Reverse Air Dryer costs £359 and is available from
myrevair.co.uk (there is a 30-day money-back guarantee).Glossier Boy Brow
£14, glossier.com
Hot on Benefit’s heels is
Glossier’s Boy Brow, a product
that has quickly become a cult
favourite since the brand arrived
in the UK two years ago.
Compared to Gimme Brow,
it has a smaller, more precise
brush and is also available in
a clear version. But it doesn’t
contain those volumising fibres,
so is better suited to those who
didn’t overpluck in the 90s...Rimmel Wonder’Full Brow
£7.99, stores nationwide
This one’s best for a bold look, as it not only finds and
amplifies every single hair, but also seems to add a little
colour to the skin beneath, too. It’s also fadeproof,
smudgeproof and waterproof – ideal for hot, sweaty
summer days. The one downside is that it’s currently
only available in three shades.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
£23, Selfridges
If it’s a long-lasting, clear brow gel you’re after, not much
beats this one. The small, mascara-like spoolie gets deep
into the eyebrow hairs, lifting them then glueing them in
place without any visible residue or sticky feeling.
Iconic Brow Silk Kit
£20, iconiclondoninc.
com
Big, bushy brows show
no sign of going out of
fashion any time soon,
and this clear balm is an
excellent way to amplify
your own, turning droopy,
lacklustre eyebrows into
bold, feathery arches. The
set comes with this glam brush (although any
even-bristled toothbrush would do the job).
The balm is fairly stiff when dry, but a quick
mist of water makes it easier to work with.