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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lucy Smith

Babyliss’s air wand promises to do it all – but can it actually?

It’s more affordable than tools from the likes of ghd and Dyson - (Babyliss/The Independent)

Ever since a certain air-powered hair tool landed on the market in 2018, fans of fancy at-home styling had been crying out for an affordable Dyson alternative. Last summer, our wishes were granted: enter the Babyliss air wand (£141.71, Amazon.co.uk).

With more than 60 years of history, Babyliss is probably the brand that provided your first hair dryer, the crimpers behind a generation of 90s hairdos, and the beloved Y2K crazy wrap braider. Now, its new air wand promises to act as a blow-dryer, straightener and giver of volume-boosting bouncy locks, all for less than £150.

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