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Heat Protectant Sprays Tested With a Thermometer and a Lot of Split Ends

Heat protectant is the most skipped step in haircare. I compared cheap and salon-priced sprays on damaged hair over a month of flat ironing, and found where the money matters.

Beauty Products Buy · October 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Haircare

Is a Silk Pillowcase Worth $50? Three Months of Bedhead Data

Silk pillowcases promise less frizz, fewer creases and better skin. I slept on silk, satin and plain cotton for three months. Some claims hold up. Most are overstated.

Beauty Products Buy · October 15, 2026 · 2 min read