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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-straightening brushes you can buy in 2023
Hair care

Hankering after smooth, straight locks? Then the best hair-straightening brushes deliver salon looks with minimum fuss

Best cordless straighteners: Effortless, healthy hairstyling
Hair care

Want smooth, straight hair when you’re away from home? These are our favourite cordless straighteners for your suitcase or handbag

The best hair curlers for long hair
Hair care

Long hair proving difficult to curl? We’ve got you covered with our pick of the best hair curlers designed for longer hair

Best cot mattresses
The best cot mattresses to buy
Mattresses

Make sure baby (and you) have a great night’s sleep with the best cot mattresses for every budget

Best travel hair dryer: Take your blow-dry on the go
Hair care

The best travel hair dryers for a salon-fresh look when travelling away from home

The best sulphate-free shampoos you can buy in 2023
Hair care

For long-lasting hair colour and to protect delicate hair from moisture loss, our pick of the best sulphate-free shampoos work a treat

best silk bonnet
The best silk bonnets to buy in 2023
Hair care

Wake up to silky-soft, tangle-free hair with one of the best silk bonnets to buy

The best lightweight foundations to buy in 2023
Beauty

Put your best face forward with lightweight foundations that feel as good as they look

Best scalp cleanser
The best scalp cleansers to buy in 2023
Hair care

Give your scalp a deep clean with the best scalp cleansers for super-shiny, healthy hair

The best shampoo for hair growth to buy
Hair care

Help your hair grow to great lengths with our pick of the best shampoos for faster, stronger hair growth