We pay attention to every detail to make sure you have a fabulous and memorable experience every time you sit in one of our chairs. Our salon is a warm, friendly and inviting space for men, women and children. Margo & Company is an employee-based salon with stylists working together as a team. Our team feels it’s important for clients to have more than one stylist they can count on. Jennifer is an artist when it comes to styling. She has been doing hair since 1992 and her education includes several advanced haircutting classes.
Sarasota, FL
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With Sarasota being so big, we settled with a location on Clark Road and in the heart of Sarasota-only being a few miles from the beautiful and famous Siesta Key Beach. Grow your career at a Great Clips salon, whether that’s as a stylist, manager or receptionist.
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Once she’s done, she pulls out a mirror to show him the back of his hair. He smiles as he checks out his haircut, and runs his hands along the back of his head to feel the length. The location changes to the lobby, where he pays a great price for a great haircut, then he and the Great Clips stylist wave goodbye to each other. I have 12 years experience as a hairstylist. I have experience coloring hair as well. With a focus on continuing education and innovation, our team is made up of some of the best stylists you’ll find in Maine.
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Appointments outside of business hours can be made. Please check with your stylist for availability. Please either call the salon to cancel/reschedule your appointment or utilize the "Get in Touch" section above to let us know that you won't be making your appointment or need to reschedule. We opened the doors of our Sarasota location in 2008. It is the newest and most modern looking of the three.
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A split second later, he walks through the front doors of his local Great Clips Salon. He smiles and mouths the words, “I’m here to check in.” The stylist returns the smile, checks him in, walks him back to her station and invites him to take a seat. She puts a smock on him, turns the chair toward the mirror and begins talking with him about the type of haircut he wants. She asks a few questions, he answers them, and she begins to cut his hair, starting with clippers. Then after wetting his hair with a spray bottle, she puts on the finishing touches using a scissor and comb.
Tonishia is a Master stylist she has been doing hair for 14 years. She is uniquely qualified in cuts, color, hair extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Keratin treatments. Tonishia does it all from hair cuts to perms to color. She has had experience with a wide diversity of all hair types. In the last few years she has added makeup to her books. She is always learning and increasing her knowledge with education on the latest and greatest ways to satisfy her customers.
Jennifer is a Master Colorist who spent 17 years in Las Vegas working in high end salons on the strip and has a distinguished list of Celebrity Clientele that have graced her chair. Get the look you love with convenient haircuts that fit into your busy life. Great haircuts are easier with Online Check-InFind a salon near you and add your name to the waitlist from anywhere, with Online Check-In. Feel confident that you'll get the same haircut from any Great Clips stylist, every time.
With her bubbly personality and friendly conversation, she tries to make sure her clients leave her chair happy and feeling Beautiful. Close-up of a young man holding a smartphone with the Great Clips app open. He taps “Check in” with his thumb to instantly add his name to the waitlist at his local Great Clips salon.
With Sarasota being so big, we settled with a location on Clark Road and in the heart of Sarasota-only being a few miles from the beautiful and famous Siesta Key Beach. Grow your career at a Great Clips salon, whether that’s as a stylist, manager or receptionist.
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Appointments outside of business hours can be made. Please check with your stylist for availability. Please either call the salon to cancel/reschedule your appointment or utilize the "Get in Touch" section above to let us know that you won't be making your appointment or need to reschedule. We opened the doors of our Sarasota location in 2008. It is the newest and most modern looking of the three.
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Jennifer is a Master Colorist who spent 17 years in Las Vegas working in high end salons on the strip and has a distinguished list of Celebrity Clientele that have graced her chair. Get the look you love with convenient haircuts that fit into your busy life. Great haircuts are easier with Online Check-InFind a salon near you and add your name to the waitlist from anywhere, with Online Check-In. Feel confident that you'll get the same haircut from any Great Clips stylist, every time.
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A split second later, he walks through the front doors of his local Great Clips Salon. He smiles and mouths the words, “I’m here to check in.” The stylist returns the smile, checks him in, walks him back to her station and invites him to take a seat. She puts a smock on him, turns the chair toward the mirror and begins talking with him about the type of haircut he wants. She asks a few questions, he answers them, and she begins to cut his hair, starting with clippers. Then after wetting his hair with a spray bottle, she puts on the finishing touches using a scissor and comb.
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We pay attention to every detail to make sure you have a fabulous and memorable experience every time you sit in one of our chairs. Our salon is a warm, friendly and inviting space for men, women and children. Margo & Company is an employee-based salon with stylists working together as a team. Our team feels it’s important for clients to have more than one stylist they can count on. Jennifer is an artist when it comes to styling. She has been doing hair since 1992 and her education includes several advanced haircutting classes.
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With her bubbly personality and friendly conversation, she tries to make sure her clients leave her chair happy and feeling Beautiful. Close-up of a young man holding a smartphone with the Great Clips app open. He taps “Check in” with his thumb to instantly add his name to the waitlist at his local Great Clips salon.
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Once she’s done, she pulls out a mirror to show him the back of his hair. He smiles as he checks out his haircut, and runs his hands along the back of his head to feel the length. The location changes to the lobby, where he pays a great price for a great haircut, then he and the Great Clips stylist wave goodbye to each other. I have 12 years experience as a hairstylist. I have experience coloring hair as well. With a focus on continuing education and innovation, our team is made up of some of the best stylists you’ll find in Maine.
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Tonishia is a Master stylist she has been doing hair for 14 years. She is uniquely qualified in cuts, color, hair extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Keratin treatments. Tonishia does it all from hair cuts to perms to color. She has had experience with a wide diversity of all hair types. In the last few years she has added makeup to her books. She is always learning and increasing her knowledge with education on the latest and greatest ways to satisfy her customers.
"Adding tone on tone, rich brown lowlights work beautifully with warmer skin tones to brighten and lighten the complexion without adding too much warmth," he says. "I typically wouldn't suggest adding lowlights that are darker than your base color as this can look harsh and unnatural." When it comes to hair trends, most stylists are influenced by short brown hair that has been naturally kissed by the sun. When highlighting brunettes, you don’t go for real bleached color. It has to look natural and seamless as it was kissed by the summer sun. These chocolate brown highlights are kept warm to compliment the deep-colored base.
#13: Pink and Bronze Highlights on Dark Hair
For those who like the idea of beige gold highlights but want a color that's slightly cooler in tone, cool beige highlights are the way to go. This sandy blonde shade borders on a light brown making it a beautiful option for brightening up dark brown hair. Believe it or not, but with good bleach and right color, you can have ash blonde highlights on your dark brown hair. However, for the best results, you should have cool dark brown hair undertones.
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Besides giving your black strands a vibrant, metallic pop of color, silver highlights are a great option if you’re already going gray. Get your Victoria’s Secret on with this gorgeous balayage hair color. It combines soft tones of honey and creamy vanilla for a result that’s straight off the beaches of Rio De Janeiro. To prevent this hair color from developing unwanted warm tones, use a blue-toned shampoo and conditioner once or twice a week. Dark brown hair with barely there highlights might be underemphasized, but it’s still bewitching, especially when the hair is worn down with beachy waves. Enhance the fullness of locks even more using a texture paste or gel and then wait for the complements to roll in.
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Highlights are applied in such a way that makes your dark locks look authentically kissed by the sun. As well as being subtle and understated, the balayage is easy to maintain compared to other highlighting techniques. Warmer tones of blonde highlights create seamless tonal change throughout brown hair, without heavy or distinct contrast. There’s a cooling effect when you mix dark blonde highlights into medium to dark brown colored hair. Regardless your shade of brown, caramel highlights add a warm, luminous glow to any head of brunette hair.
Once you decide what color highlights you want, you can purchase a toner in the right shade. A toner is especially recommended if you are lightening your hair with bleach rather than a box dye. Wella is a popular brand that makes toners used by professionals at salons.
Colorists tell clients to wait 48 to 72 hours after getting color to give highlights time to set before washing their hair. There are a few healthier ways to get highlights on your dark hair, rather than bleach it or dye it. Henna, peroxide, and baking soda will make your hair lighter but won’t leave it dry.
The hair gets lighter as you move down the length, creating a subtle ombre/balayage effect. Combining caramel and chocolate colors blends nicely in these gorgeous caramel highlights on naturally brown hair. If you’re a brunette, spice your color with a few different natural tones. You can keep your hair looking healthy with hair treatments such as Olaplex.
I recommend this brown tinted hair with blonde highlights if you don’t like the upkeep of traditional foil highlights. The warm-toned highlights in brown hair work best if you have a warm skin tone or your natural color is a level 4 or darker. Add some flair to your wavy brunette strands with these honey highlights that give amazing contrast and brightness to your dark hair. This lived-in dark brown hair with highlights is one of the best hair colors to get a natural look and will have a natural fade out.
Bright Blonde Highlights on Dark Brown Base
The darker base adds a lowlight effect, adding depth and dimension. Simple but sweet, this look of black hair with highlights is for the lady who wants to brighten things up a bit without going overboard with the color. Soft caramel highlights peeping out from dark locks to add depth and style are all that’s needed for a seasonal pick-me-up hairstyle. It’s easy for those with dark black hair to be afraid of putting light blonde in their hair.
Light chocolate highlights look best on women with a naturally dark base since they contrast the highlights. Ask your colorist for subtle chocolate highlights against your dark base to get this color. If you want to add a pop of dimension to your rich brown hair, I will opt for a subtle balayage. This will give you a more ribboned look when your hair is curled. Brown hair with blond highlights in front will also give your haircut the illusion of more shape.
Natural black hair with darker shade highlights, like this burgundy hue, is easy to maintain. If you wash your hair once or twice a week with color protection shampoo, this color will stay on black hair for about 7-9 weeks. If you want to brighten up your hair with metallic ribbons of color, gold highlights are the only acceptable answer.
If you'd like to stick with low-maintenance highlights for dark brown hair, face-framing strands are a great option. IGK’s Color Bright One Step Bleach & Color Kit is so much fun. The processing time takes about 45 minutes to add tones of pink, purple, blue, red, or blonde to already-brunette hair color.
Only trained, experienced salon colorists can truly assess your hair’s ability to safely take on color over color or get the application and placement of highlights right. I encourage you to at least have an in-person consultation with a salon colorist if you opt for a kit. For those brave souls willing to give kits a go, realize they’re most goof-proof on virgin hair or a light blonde base color. These tips work best on naturally dark hair, so if you have previously dyed your hair dark brown or have a lot of gray hair, highlights are best left to a professional.
#54: Natural Brown Hair with Bright White Highlights
Wavy medium-length hair that’s painted with medium-brown highlights looks amazing. The transition from dark to light and honey balayage make this a top-notch hairstyle. This honey shade is a perfect color to try if you want to go lighter but are slightly hesitant. Dark blonde highlights on dark hair result in a vibrant dimension.
Sensually Subtle Black Hair with Highlights
This can be a low-maintenance and natural-looking color technique. Caramel highlights and dark natural hair color is one of the most beautiful combinations. The best part, when it comes to upkeep, it is very low maintenance. Brown highlights on black hair can stay up to 3 months without using any special treatment like purple or blue shampoo. If you would like to spice up your natural black hair, here are beautiful ash color highlights to add more shine to your locks.
"You need to be careful of this because you want it to look like beach hair," Brown says. Have your colorist frame the face with pale blonde pieces, then carefully place pale blonde all over for a piecey dimension. On the note of subtle highlights, you don't have to stick to notes of brunette for a seamless look. Beige gold highlights, especially when applied using the balayage technique like here, can let you walk the fine line between brown and blonde. For those who want an all-over lighter mane, ask your colorist for an off-the-root or rooted highlight. "This is a subtle highlight to give you an overall lighter look with a small root of your natural dark brown color," Brown explains.
From copper to blonde, caramel and honey, there are many cute highlight ideas for your medium length to longer brown hairstyle. Blonde and brunette are an obvious match, but change it up and go for a more red base when it comes to highlights. Joan Smalls wore her long wavy dark hair with brown auburn highlights to warm up her base shade. For those who want to add a lot of warmth to their hair, stick to rich shades of brunette. The varying shades of brown will give your dark brown hair new life. This is another low-maintenance highlights option since your brightened strands will be focused on your fringe while the rest of your hair is left natural and dark.
Whatever highlight style you choose, keep in mind that it will always appear a little stronger than our fair-haired friends. The best thing about it is the pops of color and not having to get it touched up every 6-to 8 weeks. These copper highlights are achievable but know that blonde highlights will most likely not happen on the first visit while keeping the integrity of the hair. Perk up black hair with purple highlights and let other ladies drool over it!
With a handful of strategic blonde streaks, you and your dark brown hair will look flawless. As radiant as the sun, golden highlights add a natural uplift to brown hair. Blonde and red highlights add excitement to medium brown coloring, especially in ombre hairstyles. The softness of blonde highlights go extremely well with the versatility of medium, sandy brown hair. You can update your brown hair by mixing in color that’s just one or two shades lighter than your natural color for a sweet and simple highlight. So, with all that in mind, see the 12 best highlight ideas for dark brown hair as seen from our favorite celebs.
With curly hair, it’s always fun to play with color because of the way the color hides in and wraps around the locks. It’s also why you can do unique highlight styles on curly hair that simply wouldn’t look the same on straight hair. Pink sprinkled throughout brunette curls is a look that we couldn’t ever get tired of and simply put, these are some of the best highlights for black hair. The cool thing about highlights is that you can easily maintain your hair, without the worry of damaging it like you would if you went full-blonde over dark hair. While they say blondes have more fun, brunettes and dark-haired beauties have to ask themselves, do they really?
Also, balayage highlight is a great way to introduce highlights if you’ve never had highlights before or who want a natural shade. An inverted bob paired with light brown accents could be the perfect look to keep some of your natural hair colors. The light brown accents will accentuate your dark brown hair and make it sparkle. Ask your stylist if they have any ideas to make your color pop. To really make blonde highlights pop through dark brown or black hair, consider adding a face frame. These golden face-framing highlights are bringing all the drama, thanks to weighty slices that start just off the root.
We also thought the noise it made to alert us to a finished cycle was exceptionally annoying. If you’re looking to add a dryer to a new space, the electrical outlet and venting options may be a consideration—both of which are impacted by whether the machine is gas or electric. If you’re replacing an old dryer, you’ll likely want to match some or all of the power source specs so you don’t have big updates prior to installation, like needing to install a gas connection if it’s not already present. What impressed us most during testing was how well it dried our laundry without getting everything covered in fuzz. Not even new clothes came out of the dryer with extra fuzz, giving us confidence that our cozy apparel and blankets will look better and last longer. While we opted to dry most things on a low setting, programmed settings for bath towels and bed sheets turned out just as well.
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We had a few flyaways, but it was nothing compared to how it usually looks. At 0.6 pounds, the Gold ’N Hot Ultra-Lightweight Dryer with Tourmaline is the lightest dryer we’ve tested. However, the measured air speed was only 45 mph, and we found the handle thick and awkward to hold.
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On top of that, the filter isn’t removable, which makes cleaning the hair dryer fiddly, but for those on a budget, these compromises are worth making. The Ghd Helios uses ionic technology, which means it can dry long, thick hair quickly without damaging it, according to our experts. It’s also lightweight at just 1.7 pounds, and has an ergonomic design, making it easier to style your hair, according to the brand.
The best Dyson alternative hair dryer
The Conair 1875-Watt 3-in-1 Ionic Styler has a long row of grills (and a brush attachment) instead of a circular nozzle. It gives you no way to attach a diffuser, which means you’re stuck with a single-purpose dryer. One tester found that the heavier cord tired out her arms when she was drying the top of her head, though resting the power bar (which most dryers do not have) on the counter helped. The sound the Supersonic emits is a high-pitched whine, with none of the low rattle that other dryers put out.
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Orla is our Senior Beauty and Grooming Tester and has extensive knowledge of skin and hair composition thanks to her first class bachelor's degree in cosmetic science from the Universy of the Arts London. She also spent time as a Formulation Chemist intern at Amelia Knight Cosmetics. Our lab test found it slightly slow to reach its maximum temperature and our panel wished it felt more luxe, but most were delighted by how soft and shiny it left their locks. Bellissima’s array of attachments was a hit among our testers, allowing everyone to easily achieve the look they were after.
Marabello says a lighter, smaller dryer like this one is best for clients to use on their own because they can more easily maneuver the brush. One caveat, though, is that it comes with only one attachment — a contouring nozzle — but the brand has a compatible diffuser, which is available for purchase separately. We consulted with six hairstylists to learn more about what to know when shopping for a hair dryer and evaluate the dryers we tested.
MD London BLOW Hair Dryer
Once you’ve narrowed down the type of hair dryer you want, take a look at any additional attachments or special features available. Most hair dryers will come with a cool shot button, delivering a powerful stream of cold air to seal in shine and finish off nearly dry hair. Many will also come with a diffuser attachment or concentrator nozzle, but there is definitely room to expand. It’s important to use the right heat setting and attachment to suit your hair type. 'Straight hair – particularly if it’s fine - can be quickly damaged by high heat, so a hair dryer with ionic technology and low heat settings can work well,' says Timothy.
The machine also does single-serve pour-over coffee with the purchase of an attachment kit. Celebrity hairstylist Kristen Ess's line of tools are not only effective, but affordable. This model was designed for travel and features a folding handle for easy storage and dual voltage for international use. Using gentle heat distribution, this beloved dryer gets the job done without turning your bathroom into a sauna in the process. It works well on all hair types to create an even blow-out without any frizz.
Best Lightweight Hair Dryer
You can add the gentle air attachment when drying fine hair and sensitive scalps and use the wide-tooth comb attachment that’s specifically designed for coily and afro hair. Ceramic hair dryers, on the other hand, focus on providing an even airflow to regulate heat and adjust temperatures automatically. This will not only speed up your drying time, but also help avoid damage while doing so. Because of its slightly longer body and thicker attachments, this dryer felt a little heavier and denser than others on this list. However, it was never cumbersome to hold the tool up as we styled our hair, and we never got sore, so we’re not docking too many points for this reason. Its versatile attachments make this dryer a total competitor with the Dyson, and we think it's a good option if you don’t want to splurge so much on your hair dryer.
Dubbed “the Tesla of hair dryers”, this tool uses infrared light and cool air tech to dry hair quickly without damage. If you’re always in a rush, this premium hair dryer has been developed to provide faster airflow and styling time. Described by our testers as “luxurious”, it boasts metallic accents and a handy silicone hanging loop. Innovative modes and a sleek design make this hair dryer one of our top contenders.
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Ultimately, our locks came out looking vibrant and sleek (and most importantly, they dried quickly despite the thickness). If you have fuller hair, don’t work harder for your hair dryer — make that tool work harder for you. While it may not be the best option for quick-drying a whole head of hair (a tool with a circular opening and less concentrated airflow may do this better for you), this dryer is a game-changer when it comes to styling. To report this story, I interviewed beauty pros who pay serious attention to hair tools and the technology that goes into them. I also consulted my family’s expert hairstylist, Lola Doward of The Lola Look, who regularly works for TV and film actors including Kristen Wiig and Kristin Chenoweth. Doward tested out my favorites in her salon on real clients (more on that below) and provided feedback on the winners.
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It still looks pristine and beautiful sitting in my bathroom, even though it has kicked around in a basket with other hair dryers all this time. I do still get a bit annoyed by the cool shot button’s location and find that I do accidentally hit it at least once every time I dry my hair. I wish the concentrator nozzles snapped on and off a little more easily. I prefer when attachments slide over the nozzle of the hair dryer rather than fastening into it; it can be difficult to remove or exchange them when they’re hot. The Dyson, with its magnetic attachments, definitely has an advantage here, but in my book it’s not worth spending an extra $200 for that, especially if you don’t blow dry your hair every single day. With the Dyson having such a steep price tag, we wanted to make sure to include a hair dryer at a lower price point.
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer
Instead, we had to follow up the first cycle setting with a “timed dry” option, selecting the heat level and length of time to completely dry the items. The dyer is equipped with an ion generator that will reduce static, fight frizz, and boost your hair’s overall shine. The barrel brush included also helps give hair a glossy, voluminous finish. Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them.
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Because room for laundry to circulate is critical for dryer performance, even a seemingly small increase in cubic feet can make a difference. Ft. 12-Cycle Electric Dryer with Steam and Sanitize offers a spacious interior to make quick and efficient work of bulky items and large loads. The Samsung Smart Vented Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+ is a top-loading dryer with smart capabilities. Once connected to the internet, you can remotely start, stop, and schedule laundry through the specialized app.
We have thin hair, and not a lot of it, so we need our hair dryer to be strong enough to whip up a serious amount of volume, and this little guy did just that. Hair dryer options are seemingly endless with features that seem more fussy than functional. The Bio Ionic 10X Ultralight Speed Dryer is a tad lighter (0.92 pounds) than our top pick and has a slightly longer cord. However, the dryer doesn’t have separate wind-speed and temperature-control settings (if you want hot air, it must also be fast). We also tried the Hot Tools One-Step Detachable Straight Dry Paddle Dryer and the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Styler, both of which were clunkier, heavier, and slower to dry hair than the Conair. Their designs also made it difficult for us to directly reach hair roots compared with the other paddle-style hair dryer brushes we tested.
Conair Infinitipro Smoothwrap Hair Dryer
While we were impressed with the dryer’s functionality and efficiency, we found that multi-layered materials (we tested it using cloth diapers for a newborn) needed to be run through more than once to completely dry. Another nice perk is that it plays a little song when the cycle ends, grabbing our attention without a blaring signal. While running the dryer wasn’t particularly loud (or quiet), we didn’t feel like we were sacrificing performance while sticking to a budget. This model also comes with an app, and its features include Smart Care, intended for immediate troubleshooting if issues arise–though we didn’t experience any during testing. These dryers achieve an impossible task—making you look forward to laundry day.
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It has a thin design that makes it easy to maneuver, plus it's also lightweight and easy to hold so your arms won't be exhausted by the end of the blow dry. Ionic hair dryers are very popular and work by electronically generating and shooting out negatively charged ions to combat the positive ions that make up the moisture in damp hair. This attack on moisture is powerful and speedily removes excess water, closes hair follicles, and tames unwanted frizz. Ionic heat can be too intense for some hair types, but it’s great for thick or curly hair. Some blow dryers provide a switch so you can toggle between ionic and non-ionic modes. Tourmaline is a semi-precious metal and, when used as a coating, can non-electronically create additional negative ions for an even faster drying process.
"It's the right size and doesn't look like a travel dryer until you fold the handle — I like that it could do double duty for home and away." For the initial iteration of this guide, we timed the models drying a swatch of hair from a wig wetted with 5 grams of water, with the dryers on their highest setting. The packaging for hair dryers is adorned with a ton of buzzwords and specs.
The Smart Care section of the app allows you to immediately diagnose problems that may arise. A noticeable design departure on this model compared to the others on our list is the “hamper door” that pulls down to open, rather than swinging open from the left or right. If you have a matching Maytag washer, you can also use that connectivity to arrange a dry cycle that complements the wash cycle.
Whether this sound is more pleasant, as the company claims, is a matter of personal opinion, though. As with any dryer, the sound of whooshing air is physically impossible to eliminate. Gas models are around $100 more expensive than electric dryers, but over time, gas models should cost less because they typically dry faster and more efficiently than electric models. Its large capacity can fit a king comforter, which means you can wash large loads and cut down on time. This model was made with energy-efficiency in mind and features a 15-minute fast drying cycle for quick touch ups if you don’t have time to iron. We also love that this Energy Star qualified machine’s normal dryness level settings are set for energy savings.
I also tried the hair dryers at home on my own thick, wavy hair and that of my eight-year-old daughter’s long, straight hair. I wanted to see how gentle and effective the hair dryers were on young heads. This handy kit comes with everything you'd ever need for a sleek blow dry or voluminous curls.
A hair dryer that cuts drying time in half thanks to its strong motor that lasts 2,000 hours. In case you don't know, the ionic function generator switch releases ions to help promote softer and smoother hair. Perfect your home blowout with Drybar's hair dryer that's meant for all hair types, from straight to tightly coiled. Just about every hairstylist we spoke to said, though undoubtedly pricey, the Dyson is unmatched. It's quiet, fast-drying, and comes with five attachments specifically engineered for different hair types.
“It’s important to take into account your lifestyle and laundry habits to choose a unit and features that will serve you best,” McCoy says. When it comes to larger loads or bigger, heavier items, we appreciate the ease of loading and unloading a front-loading machine. We also loved how quietly it ran, even with a larger capacity drum and more room for tumbling. When specifically looking for a dryer with steam features, be sure to look at how many cycles can incorporate steam. Check out the dryer user guides, which are typically great at explaining the various settings and cycles, as well as what settings can be applied to the different cycles.
Fine hair tends to dry quickly, so you don’t need the most powerful airflow at the highest temperature. If you’re running late, you can use a higher setting to get your hair done quickly, but in general, we recommend using the low setting on this hair type to prevent breakage. The point is, you'll want to have all the information before you settle down. There are plenty of low-cost options that don't compromise on power, nifty blow dryer brushes, like Revlon's bestselling Hot Air Brush, and even options suited for curly textures. If you're still working on perfecting the at-home blowout, having the right tools is crucial for achieving that salon-level look.
Its specialty motor is guaranteed to produce powerful airflow while remaining 30 percent quieter than the standard hair dryer, making this essential for everyday life. Better yet, its compact, lightweight design means you can easily take it on the go. “You manipulate the hair with heat, but you actually set it with the cold shot. Most devices have one, but the best hair dryers don’t require you to hold it down continuously to keep the air cold. As for what to buy when it comes to ionic and ceramic features, “I think it’s best to have both,” says Raziuddin.
The diffuser attachment, which looks like a hand, dried our hair in about eight minutes, which is super fast considering it usually takes us around 20 minutes. Even with the funky lime green hand attachment, the dryer is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Compact yet effective, this blow dryer dried half of our fine hair in just a few minutes, without ever making us feel like we were frying our hair. Even at low speed, it felt pretty powerful, but not like our hair was burning. Our hair dried smoothly, with tons of volume, instead of flat against our head. Plus, the easy-to-set temperature made it simple to lock in our settings.
Cottage-style homes are examples of charm and a welcoming facade. Typically smaller than many other types of architecture, these dwellings prioritize comfort and accessibility over size and extravagance. These cottage-style homes will inspire you to add cottage design to your home's decor. Be inspired by the colourful interiors of Dynamite Cottage (above) to create a joyous, unique space by painting an array of kitchen chairs and furniture in vibrant shades.
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Generally, there will come a time in everyone’s life when you’re really totally prepared to escape from everything. You begin daydreaming about secluded cottages during work and spending your weekends browsing Airbnb when you should be washing. You will find specific things that most cottages have that you are able to very easily add to your very own home’s exterior. Check out these strategies for making your house look like the cottage everybody else daydreams about.
What Is Modern Cottage Style?
Modern cottage style is a trend that mixes traditional and farmhouse elements but gives them a slightly more romantic feel. You can emulate cottage style in a modern kitchen with everything from paint colors to lighting, wall paneling, shelving, appliances, cabinets, countertops, and decor. A variety of textures bring visual interest to simple cottage decorating ideas. In this cottage kitchen, shiplap, beaded board, and tile add dimension to the walls, while wood floors and butcherblock countertops introduce a natural element. Open shelves provide display space for antique finds and everyday dishware. Cottage style decorating usually encompasses colors that are soft, like pastels.
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Stylish pieces like candelabras, teacups, lamps, candlesticks, and chandeliers are usually placed throughout different home interior spaces. Collections are usually generally utilized to produce a slightly cluttered look. The cottage-style look incorporates more recent pieces that are combined together with more mature pieces.
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With its upholstered headboard in uplifting yellow, the Laura Ashley Houghton bed really helps soften the rustic surfaces in this Welsh cottage bedroom. Some people appreciate cottage interior design but find it a little stodgy and old-fashioned. In recent years, modern cottage decor has started to gain popularity and blends traditional and modern style ideas. Cottage homes exude an easy-going country vibe with happy, bright spaces for a warm living area. Since cottage interiors are versatile and accommodating, there are many ways to blend traditional and modern designs to create the perfect look and feel for your home. Modern cottage interior design is all about creating a cozy space that reminds us of old English country cottages.
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Durable paneling and a soft shade of green paint knit the pieces together. Whether stained or painted, wood underfoot adds warmth and texture. In this Los Angeles home, orange mohair revives a vintage maple stool in the kitchen, where Carrara marble upgrades Ikea cabinets.
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If you fancy a go check out our tips on how to paint furniture, or why not try some vintage paint effects. The authentic architectural features of period cottages are what make them so appealing and are a vital part of their inimitable charm, so wherever possible we say preserve them and make them shine. Opting for a simple neutral scheme and fuss free furniture will really help prized features stand out. There are all sorts of freestanding pieces available from islands, vegetable trolleys and butchers blocks to sink units and larders. For a similar wooden sink unit to the one below try Scumble Goosie. Fitting floor to ceiling book shelves are not only great for storage in small spaces, but will give cottage living rooms a snug, homely feel, too.
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Embrace casual comforts and simple charms with cottage decorating ideas. Infuse your home with the quaint character with these cottage decorating ideas. Soft colors, natural textures, and cozy accents make any space feel like a homey cottage. Use these examples to get suggestions for displaying treasured collections, piling on pillows and throw blankets, and adding flea-market artwork and other vintage decor. Renowned for its charm, comfort and simple interior design, the cottage has always been a popular type of home.
The defining characteristic of a cottage is always its size and simplicity. Floorplans and layouts can vary depending on a person’s needs and lifestyle, but there are a few common features you often see in cottage homes. Good lighting can make a simple cottage feel more spacious and open.
You can go through this list again to find more ideas that match your sense of style and comfort level. After all, the serene atmosphere of your cottage should help you escape from the hectic woes of life that deplete your energy. Having your room painted in bold colors is an ideal option if you like intense shades that create a powerful and sophisticated look. Natural fibers are a minimalistic element, but it adds a lot of details to the overall decor. For instance, you can opt for baskets made with natural fiber for storing your extra supplies. The mudroom of this California cottage boast of iron hooks that rotate from side to side.
Prints inspired by nature are a mainstay of quintessential cottage interiors. A master of timeless style, Colefax & Fowler is the go-to brand for romantic botanical prints. New from its Jardine Florals collection, Greenacre features distinctive fan-like gingko leaves with dancing blossoms to produce a contemporary foliage design, and is available across wallpaper. For a vintage botanical bedroom try using this Leaf Green colorway wall to wall, as well as on a quilt, chair and valance.
Make your bathroom more comfortable, more functional, and more stylish by springing for an antique bath stool. The stool will add some rustic flair to your otherwise-beachy bathroom. And it will give you a place to store towels, swimsuits, and sunscreen whenever your counter space is limited. Since there are so many ways to design a beach cottage, there’s no going wrong here. Find a print you love looking at and let it inspire the rest of your space.
This bedroom layers several patterns over a foundation of shiplap walls and knotty wood floors for an effect filled with character. Porch Plants – While many English cottages abandon a front porch, lots of American cottages bring them in. Putting a little greenery on a front porch is a simple styling addition and gives a homey feel.
From colorful weathered paint to warm stained wood, finishes are touchable rather than hands-off and only get better with age. These spaces often get a dose of nostalgic charm from vintage-look fixtures and fittings, hardware, and woodwork details that seem to turn back the clock on today’s high-stress, high-tech lifestyle. Most any place can use a helping of cottage coziness, as long as the goal is to create an inviting interior with a carefree, well-lived-in look. Here and on the following pages, we highlight some key features that you can borrow to give your own home that uplifting, easygoing feeling.
Larger builds use distinctive elements, such as the wraparound porch and ornamental brackets pictured here, to play up the charm. Although this house is much bigger than most cottages, the white picket fence and low front porch offer an approachable look from the curb. If space allows, factoring a seating area, or space for a sofa will make the room into a social space where you can catch up with the family while others are cooking. A curved design with a timeless cream and raspberry stripe is guaranteed to give that nod to country kitchen ideas. When you look for repurposed furniture, you’ll get a lot of funky ideas that can also be used for upcycling old furniture at home. And it’s also a smart way to transform old junk pieces into new treasures.
