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Most hair dryers are effective at blowing hot air toward your head. But it’s the small differences between models that can make a big difference.
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After putting in over 70 hours testing 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that some are far more pleasant to use than others. Our top pick weighs less than a pound and is hot and fast.
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And no, it’s not the $600 Dyson Airwrap→

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“My favorite hair care tool is a silk pillowcase.”

A white silk pillowcase flanked by hair clips

Photo: Rozette Rago

Once silk pillowcases came into staff writer Caira Blackwell’s life, her hair problems were solved. She woke up with noticeably less frizz, fewer tangles, and drastically reduced bed head.

So, in true Wirecutter fashion, she dug in to find out what makes a great silk pillowcase—and whether there’s really a difference between a $90 case and one that costs a fraction of that.

The silk pillowcase Caira loves→

Ask Wirecutter: How can I get my partner to stop leaving hair everywhere?

Colorful putty model of a toothbrush and toothpaste tube covered in a tangle of hair.

Illustration: Dana Davis

Our experts break down some solutions to this hairy problem—from a robot vacuum to different hair-brushing tactics.

Clogged drains no more→

For your luscious locks

Our four favorite shower caps, arranged with other beauty products like hair clips, a loofah, shower gel, and lotion.

The best shower caps

We spent nine months testing 21 different shower caps and have a few recommendations.

A person laughs joyfully, wearing light colored pants and shirt, large hoop earrings, and a red Grace Eleyae Adjustable Slap.

A staff-favorite sleep bonnet

This sleep bonnet helped one writer love her natural curls. It’s affordable and stays atop her head, even during tossing and turning.

Top view of a hairbrush, a bottle of liquid soap, a toothbrush, a pair of chopsticks, and a small towel.

Your hairbrush is probably gross

It might sound icky, but lots of dispelled scalp bits end up in your hairbrush. Here’s how to give it a good clean.

One last thing: Happy Friday the 13th

A black cat crossing a path with fall leaves on the ground.

Photo: Anna Kapustina/iStock

We’ve rounded up today’s luckiest deals for you→

Go ahead, let your hair down.

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