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Hair care and removal

Whether you want it straight, curly, coloured or gone, we have the advice you need about hair care and hair removal.

Don't pull your hair out over all the options – unless that's the look you're going for! We give you the long and the short of it when it comes to the best products, tools and methods for looking after the hair you want and getting rid of the hair you don't want. Blow-dry or straighten? Shave or wax? CHOICE articles, reviews and buying guides have you covered – or uncovered, as the case may be.

Review and compare

Hair dryer reviews We review the performance and ease of use of the latest hair dryers from brands like Dyson, Parlux, ghd, Remington and VS Sassoon.

Electric shaver reviews We test electric shavers from Braun, Panasonic, Philips and more.

Buying guides

What to know when buying a hair dryer Does ceramic or ionic technology really give you a better blow dry?

How to find the best hair removal option An overview of temporary and permanent treatments for both men and women.

How to buy the best hair straightener What features to look for and how much to spend.

How to find the best long-term hair removal method Laser, IPL and electrolysis will leave you hair-free for months at a time.

How to buy the best electric shaver Foil or rotary? Cord or cordless? Here's what to look for in an electric shaver.

How to find the best short-term hair removal Shaving, waxing, threading, depilation or epilation – which is best?

Articles

Should you buy the Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer? We trialled the $750 blow dryer to see if it lives up to the hype – and if it's really worth the money.

Treating hair loss Hair loss affects many men and some women. Do treatments work, or are they just snake oil?

Shampoo user trial Are 'salon-style' shampoo products worth their higher price tag?

Shampoo for coloured hair We test 28 shampoos for colour retention, including brands like L’Oreal, Pantene and Schwarzkopf.

How we test hair dryers Here's how we put hair dryers through their paces to give you useful results.

How we test electric shavers We use lab testing and an expert trial to score a range of electric shavers.

Hair loss clinics - are they worth it? Are baldness clinics like Advanced Hair and Ashley & Martin upfront about what’s on offer?

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer review Is Dyson's first hair dryer worth the high price tag?

Are clinical laser beauty treatments like IPL safe? A lack of standards and regulations have experts concerned about the risks to consumers.

Should I use box dye to colour my hair at home? A smart way to save money or an accident waiting to happen? Here's the lowdown on box dye.

What are micellar shampoos and do they work? Everything you need to know about this latest hair-care trend.

New Wash shampoo review There's lots of hype around the shampoo alternative New Wash, so we find out if it's all it's cracked up to be.

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