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Time is a luxury and when it comes to styling your hair, and spending an hour or more per day on it is not maintainable. Lately, blow dryer brushes have swooped in to create a time-saving alternative. While the Dyson Airwrap is probably the first model you think of when you hear blow dryer brush, there are other, more affordable options out there that will not only leave you with a salon-worthy blowout, but won’t result in your wallet giving you the side-eye.
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No matter what your budget is, before you wait for some beauty deals to knock down the price of the Dyson version, Billboard tested out Drybar’s Double-Shot Blow Dryer Brush, which acts as a worthy Dyson Airwrap dupe. The stying brush is only $155 compared to Dyson’s $600 price tag and is available on Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and Target.
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Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush
$155.00 $154.08
As someone with thick hair, it’s not uncommon for my hair to frizz, making the traditional blow-dry approach unappealing. I also just don’t have the coordination to hold the hair dryer in one hand and brush in the other while attempting to flick and style sections just like at the salon.
Instead, I’d just wait until my bi-annual haircuts where I’d get my hair blown out at the end of the appointment. This continued on until blow drying brushes like the Dyson, Revlon’s One-Step and Shark’s SmoothStyle took over my social feeds. As a shopping writer, I did my due diligence and researched various models on the market that could handle thick, frizz-prone hair yet wouldn’t break the bank — and that’s when I discovered Drybar’s Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush.
While it’s more of a splurge, the styling brush is totally worth it as it comes with a wide brush that can hold and dry more hair. Where I’d normally spend over 30 minutes blow drying my hair, it now only takes me around 20 minutes — so you’re getting your money’s worth. It may sound cliché, but the end result is salon-quality — my hair is smooth, bouncy and has lots of shine to it. That’s likely due to the use of ionic technology, which helps seal the cuticle for less frizz. The brand also strategically placed the vent holes to help speed up drying time, while the brush’s oval shape helps smooth and add volume as you style.
You can also choose between three modes: cool, medium and high, which can be customized to your desired haircare needs. While price tag remains steep at $150, it’s well worth it thanks to the ergonomic design and drastically shorter drying tim,e resulting in shinier, smooth hair that looks as though I’ve just stepped out of the salon.
For more product recommendations, check out our review of the T3 Afar Hair Dryer and roundups of the best beauty dupes and bestselling grooming products.
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Does Beyoncé shop at Amazon? Queen Bey teamed with the retail giant to release Renaissance Tour merch, but fans have apparently spotted another item from Amazon after the “Cozy” singer shared photos from her concert in Phoenix over the weekend.
The photo gallery includes a snapshot of Beyoncé backstage sipping water from a tumbler and it looks like they BeyHive may have found the same one online — and an affordable dupe.
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Although some BeyHive members in her Instagram comments confused the water bottle with a similar version from the same brand, an eagle-eyed fan appears to have tracked down the exact same tumbler that Bey used. The fan shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter).
The Contigo Autoclose Shake & Go Tumbler is sold out at Amazon, but it’s currently available online at Walmart. You can also grab a similar option from the same brand at Amazon for $11.
Walmart
Contigo Autoclose Shake & Go Tumbler 20 oz.
$45.87
The Autoclose Shake & Go Tumbler has a double-wall, shatter-resistant plastic body with a removable straw and “trap door” under lid that’s designed for “clean and easy shaking and mixing,” per the product description. The tumbler is perfect for iced tea, coffee, water and other beverages and promises no leaks or spills. Some of the customer reviews pointed out at the Autoclose Tumbler is “perfect for travel” and fits easily in a cup holder. It’s available in clear/monaco and scuba blue with bubblegum pink.
The Shake & Go Fit Mixer Bottle from Cantigo retails for $11. According to its product description, the plastic bottle features a “unique” rounded-bottom design with a weighted shaker ball engineered to reduce clumps and build up, making it easier to mix up your protein drinks and shakes. It can also be used for water, of course, and other beverages.
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Contigo Shake & Go Fit Shaker Bottle, 28 oz., Carolina Blue, Snap Lid
$11.00 $11.99 8% OFF
The leak-proof, dishwasher-safe bottle, which is available in 20 ounce and 28-ounce designs, has volume markings on the side for easy measurement and a convenient, carry-and-go handle. The lid is available in black and Carolina blue and customer reviews point out that the bottle is “sturdy” with “no leaks” and “great for protein shakes.”
Beyoncé hasn’t officially endorsed or confirmed the Contigo connection, but a co-sign from Queen Bey goes a long way. Makeup artist Patrick Starr cant certainly attest to that fact — his One/Size On ‘Til Dawn Matte Waterproof Setting Spray sold out after she used it on tour earlier this month (it’s now back in stock at Sephora).
Speaking of which, the Renaissance Tour makes its way to Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Wednesday (Aug. 30) followed by three nights at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. starting on Sept. 1. Click here for tickets.
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Labor Day is quickly approaching, and besides a long weekend to look forward to, there are also major deals to anticipate. Before you scour any Labor Day deals on Amazon, let us direct you to Best Buy for a moment. Every day, the retailer offers up what it calls its Deal of the Day, which spotlights one highlyrated product at a slashed price for 24 hours — and today it’s serving $90 off a popular external hard drive.
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The WD External Hard Drive comes with 18 TB of storage and has a USB 3.0 interface all for $90 off. Normally, you’d have to splurge and drop $370 for this model, but for today only, you can snag it at just $280.
The model has racked up a 4.5 star rating with reviewers noting how “dependable” it is for backing up everything from important files, photos and more.
Keep reading to shop the limited-time deal below.
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WD – Easystore 18 TB External Hard Drive $279.99 $369.99 24% off% OFF
Keep all your important documents in a safe spot using an external hard drive that’s portable and has a built-in auto-backup. The included WD Discovery software allows you to set hourly, daily or monthly backup schedules. If you just scored a laptop deal on a new PC or MacBook, the hard drive is also compatible with both for ultimate versatility.
One reviewer praised the product, saying all they had to do was “plug and play” and “it works like a charm.”
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Chlöe X Halle have made a name for themselves as an iconic sister duo, but when they’re not touring or putting out blockbuster movies (looking at you, The Little Mermaid), the two are setting trends with their impeccable fashion taste. And, starting Tuesday (Aug. 29), you can bring their style home with you as the Ungodly Hour singers have teamed up with Victoria’s Secret PINK for another collaboration.
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The new collection was created with the help of the artists, who aimed to not just bring their own styles to the brand, but pieces that help encourage confidence.
“This collection was inspired by not only our daily wardrobe, but what makes us feel our best, feeling sexy and comfortable at the same time,” older sister Chlöe Bailey said in a statement on the collaboration’s page.
You can expect everything from seamless dresses that are worthy of being a SKIMS dupe to sheer and mesh sets that you can wear to the gym and out for drinks with friends. Each piece is versatile enough to dress up with platform heels or down with some Ugg boots depending on your needs, and, as an added bonus, will help you channel your inner Bailey sister.
Don’t wait too long to grab pieces of your own, though, as it’s a limited-edition collection that won’t last forever.
Keep reading to shop our picks below or check out the full collection here.
Pink
Chlöe x Halle Seamless Rib Midi Dress
$49.95
Whether you’re in a rush or don’t feel like putting together a full on look, this midi dress has got you covered with a soft ribbed material and side slit that’ll create an instant outfit. All you need to do is accessorize and throw on some shoes, and you’re ready to tackle the day!
Pink
Chlöe x Halle Seamless High-Waist Leggings
$44.95
Upgrade your leggings and slip on a high-waisted pair patterned with perforated mesh for the ultimate sleek yet atheltic look. Choose from an icy blue, brown, hot pink, black and gray shades, or stock up on them all. Plus, the seamless design will add some extra comfort by eliminating pesky seams from digging into your skin.
Pink
Chlöe x Halle Seamless Crop Top
$39.95
Complete the set with the matching crop top that comes with a cutout design on top and perforated mesh along the sleeves. The cropped length will help keep you cool whether you’re lounging on the couch or taking a run on the treadmill. As a bonus, you can mix and match the full set and customize the colors to your liking.
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Chlöe x Halle Parachute Pants
$54.95
Keep things loose and flowy with these parachute pants that are packed with pockets and a lightweight feel. The material is made from partially recycled materials, and the pants have two cargo pockets and two side pockets for maximum storage.
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Chlöe x Halle Mesh Crop Top
$29.95
Sheer styles are here to stay this year, which means this mesh crop top should be at the top of your list. It’s versatile enough to layer under a corset top or over a bralette, and features a breathable material to keep you extra cozy yet cute.
Pink
Chlöe x Halle Cropped Puffer Jacket
$99.95
Wrap yourself up in this comfy-looking cropped puffer jacket that doesn’t sacrifice style or warmth. The interior is filled with 100% polyester material and features with a snap-up design to keep your heat locked in. The style is also available in three shades: black, hot pink and light blue.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best varsity jackets, Selena Gomez’s favorite shoes and the best Taylor Swift outfits.
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Darius Rucker doesn’t just want fans singing his latest single “Have a Good Time” this summer, he’s also sharing his love of sports in the form of an expanded collaboration with Fanatics and BCL Entertainment. Except this time, instead of solely focusing on NFL merchandise, they’ve dipped into MLB and select NCAA team merch. And yes, this collection also includes teams besides the 57-year-old singer’s personal favorites.
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Starting Tuesday (Aug. 29), you can show off your favorite MLB team and love for the “Wagon Wheel” singer just in time to watch the latest baseball games. This also marks the third year that Rucker has teamed up with Fanatics to create an exclusive collaboration that combines music and sports, which, for the singer, has felt like a major achievement.
“To do it for a third year and expanding into other things besides the NFL — college and baseball and all that stuff — I love it,” Rucker tells Billboard. “I got my own clothing line — that’s unbelievable.”
What can fans expect this time around? The collection includes everything from T-shirts, jerseys, flannel and more that are available in all MLB teams and select NCAA teams. To check out the full collection, click here, or check out the MLB collaboration here, and get ready to show up to your next baseball game in style.
Billboard chatted with Rucker to learn more about what to expect from the collaboration, as well as his upcoming album Carolyn’s Boy (due out Oct. 6) and more.
Billboard: Is there anything you thought should absolutely be in the MLB and NCAA line?
Rucker: The warmer stuff for the fall and the winter I thought was really important because that’s where you wear them. You wear them to the football games and in the class, so I thought the warmer stuff was really important for football and then the other way for baseball. Baseball is usually in the summer, so you need the short sleeves and stuff like that.
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What’s it like expanding into college football?
I went to the University of South Carolina and I’m a huge supporter of South Carolina. Getting into colleges is just amazing because there’s so many great universities out there. The fans are rabid about them and getting into that market, I think is just awesome and I can’t wait to have Darius Rucker shirts for UCLA and all that stuff — it’s going to be really cool.
Is there a specific piece from the line you’re most looking forward to?
The thing that I always wear a lot of is the hoodies — they make such cool hoodies. Like, last year, we had this great zip-up hoodie that I still wear. I never take off the stuff that they’ve been sending me. The hoodies are great, the sweatshirts are great — I wear pretty much everything we put out.
Outside of the collaboration, how do you feel about your upcoming album?
I’m ready for this record. It’s been five or six years since I’ve had a record out in country music, so I’m really excited to get Carolyn’s Boy out. Putting records out is always exciting because you work so hard on them and they’re such a big part of your life, and all you want to do is get it out to the people.
Is there a particular song you’re excited for people to hear?
There’s a song called “Never Been Over” that’s a little different than anything I’ve ever done that I’m really looking forward to people hear. But for me, that’s why I don’t pick singles — I love every song on the record. I’m ready for everybody to hear all of it.
And you’re also getting ready for a second year of the Riverfront Festival. How does that feel?
Oh, very excited. I’ve been wanting to bring a festival to Charleston for years, and finally we did it last year and it was a big success. We’re doing it again this year and have got some really great acts. Lainey Wilson and Turnpike Troubadours are just great bands, and so I’m really excited. Charleston seems to be excited, ticket sales are awesome and I’m looking forward to this big time.
What’s it like bringing something like this to your hometown?
Oh, great. Anytime I do something like this with Charleston, it just feels awesome because I’m bringing great things to the city I was born in and still live in. And to see everybody excited about it makes it even better.
What’s the best part about running your own festival?
Just going to see the bands. I love going there and just watching everybody play because usually you don’t get to see these bands because they’re traveling and you’re traveling in different places. But at a festival like that, you get to see everybody one right after the other and that’s great.
And looking at your tour so far, what’s been your favorite memory?
Meeting Bono with Willie Nelson in Dublin, that was just surreal. The fact that I actually could actually say that happened is surreal. Meeting Paul McCartney, meeting Al Green — those are moments that I’ll just never forget. I mean, those are the guys that made me want to be a musician, and here I am friends with them. That’s pretty unbelievable.
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Selena Gomez isn’t just treating us to a new single, the “Single Soon” pop star has also been spotted wearing a chic shoe brand not once, but three times — and we just couldn’t gatekeep it any longer.
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You won’t be needing those platform heels or jelly shoes anytime soon, as Gomez has deemed Vivaia the shoe brand to own. In one week, she wore three different shoes from the brand, which she posted herself in on her Instagram Story. And one of them is even under $100!
If you’ve been looking for something to pair with your Gomez denim maxi skirt or just want to infuse her style into your own, we found the exact pairs she’s shown off lately from heels to flats. The best part? Each pair is versatile so you can sport them with your favorite baggy jeans or a flowy midi dress.
If you want to see how she styled each pair of shoes, Instagram user @styleforselenagomez posted each outfit including her Aug. 11 outfit, Aug. 14 look and her most recent Aug. 21 outfit.
Keep reading to shop the shoes below.
Vivaia
Yaffa Pointed-Toe Knot Sandals $97
Go bold with these adorable flat sandals that are not only Gomez-approved but are decorated with a sweet bow that’ll be the statement of any outfit. The knit upper is made from recycled plastic to make them eco-friendly and a slight heel to elevate your look.
Vivaia
Melody Slingback Square Toe Block Heels $119
Let your heel breath in a pair of Meoldy slingback heels that’ll give you a closed front while keeping your heel free from rubbing up against the back of a shoe. It’s available in five shades to stock up on whether you want something neutral or vibrant.
Vivaia
Julie Pro $139
These Julie Pros will redefine what peep toe means as it’s made with contrasting colors and a cushioned footbed for added comfort and support. Plus, the added heel patch will help prevent blisters while breaking them in.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best corsets, Taylor Swift outfits and Lulu Everywhere Bag alternatives.
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A deal that you’ll want to run and grab: Under Armor’s bestselling running shorts are on sale starting as low as $11.25 in select colors at Amazon and the Under Armor website.
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Under Armour’s Women’s Fly By 2.0 Running Shorts usually retail for $25, but you can find them for more than 50% off at Amazon, in sizes XS to 3X and in over a dozen different colors including black, white, blue, lime green and multi-colored styles such as black and rebel pink, royal blue and black, and white and varsity blue.
Lightweight, comfortable and durable, the running shorts are made from woven fabric with breathable mesh panels to keep you cool, moisture wicking that absorbs sweat and dries fast, and a built-in brief for extra coverage. They also have a soft knit waistband and internal draw string.
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Under Armour womens Fly By 2.0 Running Shorts , (468) Sonar Blue / Orange Blast / Reflective , Small
$11.25 $25.00 55% OFF
The only drawback? No pockets. But not to worry, you can use a running backpack or fanny pack to keep your phone, wallet and other personal belongings safe and secure during your run.
These Under Armour shorts have earned an average rating of 4.1 out of five stars with over 800 comments on the Under Armor site and hundreds of reviews on Google and Amazon.
They’re “so soft” and “fit great,” according to one of the many reviews raving about how comfortable the shorts are. “Great to throw on for a workout or just on a hot summer day,” notes an Amazon review posted earlier this month.
Another Amazon shopper added, “I was able to snag a few colors for about 10 bucks each and I just got the first pair in. They fit well, super comfortable. Definitely breathable, the [built-in] undies are comfortable.”
Under Armour Womens Fly By 2.0 Running Shorts , Black (001)/Black , Medium
$13.97 $25.00 44% OFF
“These shorts are super comfortable,” one shopper wrote on the UA website. “I [one] hundred percent recommend there’s only one downside and that’s if they have no pockets but that doesn’t bother me or people who wear hoodies all the time.”
Another satisfied customer wrote, “I was hesitant to order these online because I wasn’t sure of my size or how they would fit. I’m pretty picky about shorts, liking them to be loose, but stay on, comfy, but flattering (especially for my mama pooch). These turned out to be my new favorite shorts. Really comfortable (even the liner inside!) and definitely flattering. Already ordered a second pair!”
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While there are various affordable streaming options out there, you may not want to invest in all of them — or prefer to keep cable. Sadly, that means you’re missing out on original shows that are exclusive to streamers. That is, until now. Disney+ is releasing three of its most popular streamer-exclusive series on DVD and Blu-ray, which means non-subscribers and collectors can kick back and watch every episode — no subscription needed.
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Loki, The Mandalorian and WandaVision are all coming to DVD, and you can order them now from Amazon and Best Buy to ensure they lands on your doorstep the moment they’re released. Each edition comes in a special steelbook, which comes with bonus footage such as bloopers. Plus, collectors will appreciate the concept art cards they can hang up or keep inside to treasure.
You can expect Loki to drop on Sept. 26, followed by The Mandalorian seasons one and two on Dec. 12, and WandaVision on Nov. 28.
Keep reading to preorder the special steelbook editions below.
Amazon
‘Loki’ Season 1 [4K UHD]
$54.99
Relive or watch each episode of Disney’s hit series Loki in 4K or Blu-ray definition in anticipation of the second season, which comes out Oct. 6. You can also take advantage of the bonus content, such as deleted scenes and a featurette about designing the Time Variance Authority.
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‘The Mandalorian’ Season 1
$49.99
Star Wars fans can finally add The Mandalorian to their DVD collection as well as enjoy bonus content yet to be announced.
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‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 [4K UHD]
$54.99
The adventure continues in the second season of The Mandalorian, which will complete your set and allow you to binge the first two seasons as well as all the bonus extras that come in the steelbook set.
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‘WandaVision’ Complete Series [SteelBook] [Blu-ray]
$45.99
Disney+’s first-ever series WandaVision is dropping on DVD, and includes special art cards as well as bonus materials that will give you a deeper and closer look at the series.
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