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Lise Smith

Lise is a freelance writer specialising in beauty, lifestyle, parenting and performing arts. Her dance reviews and features have appeared in online and print publications since 2007, and she was Youth Zone Editor at londondance.com from 2014-15. Lise also managed two local news sites for Associated Northcliffe Digital’s localpeople.co.uk until the closure of the site in 2010. Following appearances in MacFormat, Tap! magazine, Computer Buyer, Den of Geek and PC Pro, Lise joined Expert Reviews in 2018.

Recent articles by Lise Smith

The best hair dryers for fine hair
Hair care

Keep fine hair soft, shiny, and free from damage with these gentle hair dryers suitable for fine hair

BaByliss Hydro-Fusion 2100W hair dryer review
Hair care

Heat-styling and hydrated, healthy hair can go together with BaByliss’ good-value ionic hair dryer

£60 inc VAT
The best eyelash serums 2023: For longer, stronger lashes
Beauty

Strengthen and condition your natural lashes and help them grow longer, fuller and glossier with the best eyelash serums

Shark FlexStyle review: A true Dyson Airwrap rival
Hair care

As a do-it-all styler, the FlexStyle is classy and capable - but the Dyson Airwrap still reigns supreme in the world of hair curling

£300 inc VAT
Revlon One-Step Multi Styler review - 1
Revlon One-Step (2023) review: A formidable hot brush
Hair care

Revlon improves on its bestselling One Step with a versatile upgrade

£75
Best nail strengthener to repair and protect damaged nails
Nails

Say goodbye to dry, peeling and flaky nails with the best nail strengtheners

Best clip-in hair extensions: Get longer, thicker hair
Beauty Hair care

Want to change your hairstyle without the commitment of permanent hair extensions? Clip-ins are your new best friend.

The best tweezers: Tame unruly brows for a polished look
Hair care

Keep those stray hairs at bay with our pick of the best assorted tip and arch claw tweezers

The best foundation brushes for a well-blended base
Makeup

Powder, liquid or cream? Here are the best foundation brushes for a flawless base

Shark Style iQ hair dryer: This time, it’s personal haircare
Hair care

Shark dives into haircare and the result is a smart and capable high-end hairdrying rival to Dyson and GHD

£230 inc VAT