Vicky Woollaston

Vicky Woollaston

Freelance Contributor

Victoria Woollaston-Webber is a freelance journalist, editor, and founder of science-led health, beauty, and grooming sites, mamabella and MBman. She has more than a decade of experience in both online and print journalism, having written about tech and gadgets since day one for national papers, magazines, and global brands. Victoria specializes in beauty gadgets, as well as small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, blenders, and mixers, plus all things baby and toddler. When she’s not testing the latest must-have beauty product, she loves Lego Architecture, murder mysteries, and chasing after her four-year-old.  

Articles by: Vicky Woollaston

Homemade air fryer empanadas

These air fryer empanadas are perfect for using up leftovers or when you’re craving comfort food

By Vicky Woollaston published

Does the viral TikTok recipe live up to its hype? Here's a step-by-step recipe for delicious air fryer empanadas.

A woman blow drying her hair with a hair dryer and barrel brush

What causes heat damage to hair and why you should care

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

While hair dryers and other heat styling tools like hair straighteners aren’t good for your hair, there are things you can do to mitigate the damage

Woman using a hot air styler to style her hair in front of a mirror

I tried this affordable Dyson Airwrap alternative and I can’t ever go back

By Vicky Woollaston published

Love the idea of the Dyson Airwrap but can't get one? This Remington dupe proved to be just as good and a lot cheaper.

Oman curling her hair with hair straighteners

How to curl your hair with straighteners

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Follow these expert tips on how to curl hair using hair straighteners, ensuring you no longer need two hair stylers

A woman straightening her hair with a pair of hair straighteners

How to straighten hair so it's sleek and smooth

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Follow these expert tips on how to straighten your hair to ensure you achieve smooth, sleek locks every time

Woman blow drying her hair

How to blow dry hair to achieve salon-style locks at home

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Achieve that 'just stepped out of a salon' feeling by blow-drying your hair at home with these tips from the experts.

The GHD Unplugged being held against a coral background

GHD Unplugged review

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Having dominated the straighteners market for two decades, GHD has set its sights on the cordless styler pie with the launch of the battery-powered but expensive GHD Unplugged

Dyson Corrale

Dyson Corrale review

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

The superb styling performance and protection of the Dyson Corrale are not enough to forgive its looks and high price.

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Instant Pot Ace Blender - should I buy one?

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Black Friday 2019 Instant Pot's knack for making space- and time-saving, all-in-one kitchen appliances strikes again with the Instant Pot Ace which lets you cook and blend at the same time.

coffee machine

Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker – should I buy one?

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Black Friday 2019 With more than 250 drinks to choose from and a slim, simple design, the K-Compact is a great entry-level single-serve coffee machine.

Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker review

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Updated The Ninja Foodi is a large, expensive yet highly versatile, game-changing addition to your kitchen.

Princess Digital Family Aerofryer 5.2L review

By Vicky Woollaston published

The price of the Princess Digital Family Aerofryer sets expectations higher than its results can ultimately meet.

Swan Manual 5L air fryer review

By Vicky Woollaston published

Proving air fryers don’t have to be noisy, bulky machines, the Swan 5L Manual is a good-value way of cooking healthy meals.

Tefal ActiFry Genius XL review

By Vicky Woollaston last updated

Tefal’s ActiFry Genius XL makes delicious food but you end up paying a premium for it.

Wilko 4L air fryer review

By Vicky Woollaston published

Recommended

Wilko’s ridiculously affordable air fryer makes great tasting chips and chicken easily and on a budget .

BaByliss 2100 Salon Light hair dryer review

By Vicky Woollaston published

Recommended

BaByliss has successfully hit a sweet spot between price and performance with its fantastic value 2100 Salon Light hairdryer.

GHD Air review

By Vicky Woollaston published

The GHD Air brings a sense of luxury to your morning routine – even if its professional results come at a price.

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