I'll be the first to put my hand up and confess to being a bit of a pushover when it comes to the persuasive powers of advertising. Any advert that suggests a product is 'brand new' 'revolutionary' or 'the next big thing' is sure to catch my attention. Heard of those hair removal mitts that claim … [Read more...]
GHD hair straighteners – How to spot cheap fakes
The day I spent £90 on a haircare product was a big day for me. I was brought up in a household that still embraced the glory days of 1950s Austerity Britain and the very idea that you could spend that much on something that did your hair secretly appalled me. Still, once you've broken the seal … [Read more...]
Out of warranty and out of pocket? Not necessarily
There has long been a theory that gadgets are created to fail the minute they come out of their warranty so you can't claim for the cost of fixing or replacing them. This "built-in obsolescence" theory is most often applied to mobile phones, although household appliances such as kettles and … [Read more...]
Distance purchases act: a handy guide to buying online
Did you know that if you order something online and you change your mind when it arrives, you're legally entitled to a full refund - no matter what the website's returns policy is? All to often, people believe that if they buy a product online and it's not what they wanted, it's their fault and … [Read more...]
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