Nancy Redd is a senior staff writer covering health and grooming at Wirecutter. She is a GLAAD Award–nominated on-air host and a New York Times best-selling author. Her latest nonfiction book, The Real Body Manual, is a visual health and wellness guide for young adults of all genders. Her other books include Bedtime Bonnet and Pregnancy, OMG!

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  • A selection of five our or favorite hair dryers.

    The Best Hair Dryer

    by Nancy Redd

    After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

  • Our picks for electric toothbrushes, the Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare 4100, shown alongside floss and a glass of water.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush

    by Nancy Redd

    We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

  • Our top three picks from our review of the best electric toothbrush for kids.

    The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids

    by Nancy Redd

    Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer may help them brush better.

  • Our four picks for the best sunscreens, shown with a pair of sunglasses and a towel.

    The Best Sunscreen

    by Nancy Redd

    It takes a shot glass’s worth of sunscreen to adequately cover a body in a swimsuit. Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and a scent and feel you like.