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Lise Smith

Cambridge, London
As seen in: MSN Singapore, Yahoo Life, The Guardian, Yahoo Canada, AOL UK, Londonist, Expert Reviews, Inkl
Covers:  Dance, entertainment, lifestyle, beauty, local news, music
Yes, my loyalties turned like my ankle

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Lise Smith’s Biography

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I contribute regular reviews, news and features to online and print publications including The Guardian, Expert Reviews and others. I previously wrote regularly for Pulse magazine, Londonist, DanceTabs and Londondance.com (where I was Youth Zone Editor from 2014-15).

I have also contributed features and reviews to arts and tech publications including Arts Professional, Dance Umbrella (lighting and music video features), The Independent (IDF 2012 special feature), Expert Reviews, MacFormat, Tap…

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The best hair straighteners for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert

The best hair straighteners for foolproof styling, tried and tested by our expert

From cordless designs to budget buys, we've tested the top hair straighteners for every hair type

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Dyson Corrale review: Healthy hair straightening, on the go

Dyson Corrale review: Healthy hair straightening, on the go

Dyson as a company is still best known for its cordless vacuum cleaners, but the brand has recently been maki…

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Best vitamin C serum: Get bright, even-toned skin from £4.90

Best vitamin C serum: Get bright, even-toned skin from £4.90

There are few skincare ingredients that can legitimately claim as many benefits as vitamin C. Because it's a …

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Best whisky 2019: The smoothest Scotch, bourbon (and more) whiskies

Best whisky 2019: The smoothest Scotch, bourbon (and more) whiskies

Whisky (or, as our friends across the Irish Sea would have it, whiskey) has long been a popular tipple in the…

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Fringe at The Place - Sweetshop Revolution/Sue MacLaine - LondonDance

Fringe at The Place - Sweetshop Revolution/Sue MacLaine - LondonDance

Dance is a small but sturdy part of the Edinburgh Fringe programme, with a growing number of dance makers opt…

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DANCE TO THE MUSIC - Dance Umbrella

DANCE TO THE MUSIC - Dance Umbrella

You might not look to pop video clips for your contemporary dance kicks – but in fact, as Lise Smith points o…

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Articles

Dyson Supersonic Travel hair dryer review: kiss goodbye to subpar holiday hair

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The Dyson Supersonic Travel could be the ultimate companion if you’re on the road enough. Photograph: Lise Smith/The Guardian With the summer holidays fast approaching, the usual anxieties might be taking hold: pickpockets and touts, lost passport, severe sunburn, holiday tummy, and – perhaps most pressingly – the horrors of the hotel hair dryer.
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Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x review: does the new multi-styler justify its hefty price tag? I put it to the test

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Our writer finds out whether or not the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x blows away the competition. Photograph: Lisa Smith/The Guardian Once best known for its floor cleaners and hand dryers, Dyson has carved out a space in the electrical beauty market over the past decade. Its Supersonic hair dryer was followed by the Airwrap multi-styler, a revolution in hair styling that uses air rather than direct heat to curl hair – and regularly sells out in stores worldwide despite its high price.
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The best IPL and laser hair removal devices for quick and easy grooming at home, tested

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I tried 10 of the best at-home IPL devices at a range of price points to see which left me feeling soft and smooth without stress or mess.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Local News Correspondent (stringer) for the Croydon Advertiser.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, an Olympus in around 1986

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter (although I have reservations)

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