Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy is a UK-based beauty journalist who has written for titles including Marie Claire, Glamour, OK!, Popsugar and Refinery29, as well as regularly contributing to woman&home. Her work covers everything from expert skin and haircare advice to beauty trends and reviews of the latest products. During her career, she regularly speaks to the industry's leading hairdressers, dermatologists and make-up artists, has covered backstage at London Fashion Week and has interviewed many a celeb about their beauty routine. When she isn't writing and talking about beauty you'll most likely find her reading, Netflix-ing or out on a walk.
Latest articles by Lucy Abbersteen
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The 6 best cordless straighteners in 2024 for easy travel-friendly styling – tried and tested by our beauty editors
From compact and lightweight travel-friendly designs to high-tech models designed for healthy hair styling
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Amazing celebrity long bobs to inspire your next haircut
Looking for some long bob ideas to inspire a chopped 'do? Right this way...
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The best hair straightening products of 2024 to help you achieve smooth, shiny strands
Our expert reviews the best hair straightening products to keep your hair sleek post-styling
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Our contributing beauty ed's Bellissima Italia B-Travel Dryer review: how does this portable tool stack up?
We've compiled a thorough guide to the pint-sized Bellissima Italia B-Travel Dryer to help you decide if it's right for you
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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The best updo ideas for long hair to inspire your next "hair up" look
We've scoured the celebrity archives to bring you some of the best updos for long hair
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I've just cleaned and dried 30 makeup brushes in record time – and it's all thanks to this £30 tool
Our contributing beauty editor puts the STYLPRO Makeup Brush Cleaner and Dryer to the test
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Should you invest in the ghd Flight+ Travel Dryer for your next trip? Our detailed review will help you decide
How does the ghd travel dryer compare to the fan-favourite Air and Helios models? Our contributing beauty editor shares her thorough review here
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These 6 musky perfumes are like being wrapped in a cosy cashmere blanket – and they're beauty editor-approved
Looking for a new-season spritz? Try these creamy, comforting musky perfumes
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This is one of the smallest hair dryers we've ever seen – a beauty editor reviews it in full
Need a travel hair dryer? The Amika Mighty Mini Dryer will save you some serious space
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Gorgeous smokey eye makeup looks to bookmark now and recreate later
These celebrity makeup looks provide the ultimate smokey eye inspiration
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This genius treatment works such wonders on damaged hair, I’m surprised it’s 28% off today
Our contributing beauty editor explains why this bond-building Living Proof buy is a gift from the hair gods...
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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This ultra-effective serum is the reason I've not had anti-wrinkle injections
Our contributing beauty editor reveals her most reused skincare product, with skin-smoothing results...
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How do the iconic Revlon and Drybar hair dryer brushes compare? We put them to the test in this expert head-to-head
Torn between the Revlon One-Step Volumiser and Drybar Double Shot Blow Dryer Brush? Here's what sets them apart
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Jennifer Aniston's best beauty looks from over the years
Jennifer Aniston's hair and makeup archives prove she's a beauty icon – here are 32 times she wowed us
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Confused by BIAB and Bio Sculpture? Nail experts explain the difference so you can pick your perfect manicure
Our nail tech-approved guide explains all about the two hottest in-salon nail services, BIAB and Bio Sculpture
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Can't decide between BIAB and gel nails? Manicurists explain how these treatments differ
Our expert guide explains the differences between BIAB vs gel nails to help you settle on your next manicure
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Does sunscreen block vitamin D? We asked leading experts and they had this surprising answer
Confused by SPF misinformation? Two dermatologists break down the relationship between vitamin D and sunscreen
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The 8 quietest hair dryers for a less noisy, salon-worthy blow-dry - tried and tested by our beauty experts
Drying your hair can be a fairly noisy task, so we tried and tested an array of tools to find the 8 quietest hair dryers on the market...
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The best powder foundations for quality coverage that keeps shine at bay
Our expert beauty testers review the best powder foundations to suit various budgets and cover and finish preferences
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Dentists share the need-to-knows before trying teeth whitening – including potential dangers to avoid
Considering teeth whitening? Whether it's in the dentist's chair or at-home, here's everything you should consider before going ahead
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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Heard about masseter Botox? It's crucial you understand these 8 things before trying it, say aesthetic doctors
Masseter Botox is a hot topic - so we've asked practitioners the need-to-knows, from how long results last to who shouldn't get it
By Lucy Abbersteen Published
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I've tried a lot of hair dryer brushes in my time – and this is far and away one of the best I've ever used
Find out if The Double Shot is right for you with our contributing beauty editor's Drybar Blow Dryer Brush review
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A beauty editor's honest guide to the sell-out smoothing ghd Glide Hot Brush – is it worth the money?
Our contributing beauty editor shares her ghd Glide Hot Brush review and reveals whether or not it lives up to the hype
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A hair gloss can supercharge your strands' shine – but you need to know these 6 things before booking in
Everything to know about the shine-boosting, colour-enhancing power of hair glosses before you book a treatment
By Lucy Abbersteen Published