Articles by Victoria Woollaston

Victoria Woollaston is a freelance science and technology journalist with more than a decade’s experience writing for Wired UK, Alphr, Expert Reviews, TechRadar, Shortlist and the Sunday Times. She has a keen interest in next-generation technology and its potential to revolutionise how we live and work.

Articles by: Victoria Woollaston

Top-down view of the Shark SilkiPro Straight with all three comb attachments laid out alongside it on a marble surface

Shark's SilkiPro Straight made my curly hair shine bright – I just wish it was easier to use

By Victoria Woollaston published 29 April 26

Recommended

The Shark SilkiPro Straight costs less than its rivals, includes more in the box, and delivers impressive results, albeit with a few caveats.

The T3 Aire 360 base surrounded by attachments – oval brush, SoftAire drying concentrator and two ceramic curling barrels

The T3 Aire 360 is the closest I've got to Dyson Airwrap-style results without paying Dyson prices

By Victoria Woollaston published 24 April 26

Recommended

The next-generation T3 Aire 360 delivers impressive results at a price that undercuts its closest rivals

Revamp Tri-Care hair dryer placed alongside its diffuser and concentrator nozzles

The Revamp Tri-Care is heavy and awkward, but I can't fault how well it dries and protects my hair

By Victoria Woollaston published 13 April 26

Recommended

If you're willing to live with the handling quirks, this dryer's results speak for themselves.

Dreame Miracle Pro laid out with all included attachments and Boca essence bottle on a quartz surface

The Dreame Miracle Pro finally gives my scalp and hair the attention they deserve

By Victoria Woollaston published 4 April 26

Recommended

The Dreame Miracle Pro feels genuinely different – a dryer that actually improves how your hair looks and feels

This air fryer crispy sesame chicken is the closest I’ve come to replicating my favorite takeout

By Victoria Woollaston published 26 October 25

The perfect mix of sweet, salty and spicy Asian flavors with crispy, tender chicken.

These air fried pickles are so good they’ve converted even non-pickle-eaters into fans

By Victoria Woollaston published 19 October 25

If you're usually the one picking the pickles out of your burger, these might change you mind.

These air fryer s’mores are just like the ones you toast on a fire but without the smoke and mess

By Victoria Woollaston published 18 October 25

A gooey, indulgent and simple sweet treat

Here are 9 foods you didn't know you could cook in an air fryer – but you really should

By Jennifer Oksien, Victoria Woollaston published 1 October 25

Updated These air fryer foods are worth a try and the results may well surprise you – in a good way.

5 foods you should never cook in an air fryer – avoid uneven cooking and greasy mess

By Victoria Woollaston published 30 September 25

Knowing your air fryer's limits is essential for successful mealtimes.

Dreo PolyFan 704S smart fan review: quiet, powerful and almost perfect

By Victoria Woollaston last updated 14 May 25

Recommended

This smart Dreo pedestal fan ticks almost all the boxes when it comes to convenient cooling.

Revlon Airflow Control Dryer on reviewer's dressing table

Revlon Airflow Control dryer review: cheap and powerful, but not for styling

By Victoria Woollaston published 5 May 25

Recommended

The Revlon Airflow Control has an innovative design, but falls short when it comes to performance.

Gtech StyleOnic Turbo ION Compact hair straightener

Gtech StyleOnic Turbo ION Compact straightener review: a promising start from the vacuum king

By Victoria Woollaston published 23 March 25

The Gtech StyleOnic Turbo ION Compact straightener gets a lot of things right, but isn't quite perfect overall.

Shark FlexStyle in reviewer's home, with auto-wrap barrel attached and oval brush and diffuser sat behind it

Shark FlexStyle review: a versatile multi-styler to rival the Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 March 25

The Shark FlexStyle is versatile and comfortable to use, but a few attachments fell flat for us.

L'Oreal AirLight Pro hair dryer review: pro-level precision and app customization

By Victoria Woollaston published 26 January 25

The L'Oreal AirLight Pro gives you precise control, but comes with a learning curve.

Dome diffuser from Dyson Supersonic Nural (left) and L'Oreal AirLight Pro hair dryer (right)

6 of the hottest haircare trends for 2025 – from Infrared dryers, to scalp scents, to AI-powered personalization

By Victoria Woollaston published 28 December 24

We take a closer look at the tools and trends currently dominating the haircare market, and what's set to make it big in the new year.

Dreame Gleam hair dryer on reviewer's dressing table

Dreame Gleam Hair Dryer review

By Victoria Woollaston published 24 December 24

The Dreame Gleam is a well-designed, high-performing dryer for a relatively low price.

Dreame Glory Hair Dryer review

By Victoria Woollaston published 11 December 24

The Dreame Glory hair dryer balances well-thought-out design, ease of use, and a strong performance.

T3 SinglePass Smooth X flat irons on reviewer's marble dressing table

T3 SinglePass Smooth X straightener review

By Victoria Woollaston published 10 November 24

Recommended

We put the T3 SinglePass Smooth X hair straightener to the test to see if it lives up to its name.

Air fryer pumpkin cheesecake enchiladas are my latest fall obsession

By Victoria Woollaston published 1 October 24

If you can't get enough of pumpkin spice flavors, these air fryer enchiladas are your next new obsession.

Dreo MC710S Air Purifier Tower Fan review

By Victoria Woollaston published 13 September 24

We put the two-in-one Dreo MC710S Air Purifier Tower Fan to the test, to see if it can clean and cool your home at the same time.

Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer with attachments

Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer review

By Victoria Woollaston published 8 September 24

A whole lot of power and performance packed into a versatile, tiny styler that you can take anywhere.

GHD Flight+ hair dryer review

By Victoria Woollaston last updated 5 August 24

Recommended

We put GHD's travel hair dryer to the test to see if it's worth your money or worth avoiding.

Calista AirGlide Cool Breeze Styler flat iron review

By Victoria Woollaston published 19 July 24

Recommended

I tested the Calista AirGlide Cool Breeze Styler to see if its cooling air vents improve performance, or are just a gimmick.

Homemade hummus is surprisingly easy to make, and tastes better than store-bought

By Victoria Woollaston published 6 July 24

Here's how to not only make hummus, but to make your own tahini to put in it too.

Nutribullet Magic Bullet portable blender making a banana, blueberry and kale smoothie

Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender review

By Victoria Woollaston published 3 July 24

Recommended

It looks more like a water bottle than a blender, but is the Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender the ideal on-the-go gadget?

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