Millie Fender
Millie Fender is Head of Ecommerce at Woman&Home, and was formerly Head of Reviews across a number of Future Plc's leading Homes titles such as Ideal Home and Homes&Gardens. As our head of all things shopping, Millie is committed to giving readers honest, expert advice when it comes to spending their hard-earned cash.
After getting her degree from Durham University, Millie joined Future Plc as a Staff Writer. She has since written for Ideal Home, Livingetc, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Real Homes, and countless other leading titles. She honed her expertise in reviewing products by heading up the Small Appliances vertical, where she tested nearly 50 air fryers, as well as dozens of coffee machines and many cupboards full of cookware.
Millie has always had an interest in fashion and beauty and has (almost) ditched the straighteners since learning how to look after her curly hair. In her free time, she loves to knit and bake, and has a 200-strong bucket list of London restaurants she's desperate to try out.
Latest articles by Millie Fender
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX review: 'Astoundingly waterproof' and the perfect investment for getting outdoors this spring
Shopping editor Millie Fender took the Merrell Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX walking shoes on a boggy Lake District trip. Here's how they held up - and what they looked like when she got home
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'A lot of machine for £500' - why the Breville Barista Signature is giving premium coffee machine brands a run for their money
Our Head of Shopping puts the Breville Barista Signature coffee machine to the test to see if it can deliver premium-level lattes
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SURI Electric Toothbrush review: this sustainable toothbrush will elevate your bathroom
Our Shopping Editor has been using the SURI Electric Toothbrush for over a year. Here are her thoughts on the stylish and sustainable electric toothbrush
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This under-£150 LED face mask makes the transformative treatment so easy for beginners to do at home
The Sensse Professional LED Face Mask comes with four colour options and a tailored routine to ease you into the world of LED masks. Our Shopping Editor puts it to the test.
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The 9 best saucepan sets you can buy in 2024, reviewed in our test kitchen
We’ve tried and tested the best saucepan sets from brands like Le Creuset, Our Place and Circulon, putting pans through their paces to reveal which ones come out on top
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The speedy Philips 5400 Series coffee machine brings a new meaning to 'instant coffee'
Retailing at almost £700, the Philips 5400 Series is a premium bean-to-cup coffee machine. Can it live up to the big leagues? Our Head of Shopping puts it to the test
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The best conditioner for curly hair, tested by beauty editors
Our expert guide to the best conditioner for curly hair, coils, and kinks
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The best shampoo for curly hair - cleanse, hydrate, and fortify your curls
Our expert guide to the best shampoo for curly hair, coils, and kinks
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ghd Duet Style vs Dyson Airstrait - which wet-to-dry styler is best?
Our curly-haired Head of Shopping compares the ghd Duet Style and Dyson Airstrait side by side, to see which wet-to-dry styler wins for performance, price and user experience
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Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review
I put the latest tech in pod coffee to the test to see if the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is worth the investment
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The 30 best gifts for mum under £100 - our editor-curated Mother's Day guide
From budget-friendly picks to luxury buys, these are the best gifts for mum under £100 that are guaranteed to put a smile on her face
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The best coffee machines of 2024, expert tested and approved
Our in-house coffee experts have tried and tested all of the best coffee machines from Nespresso, Sage, De'Longhi and more to bring you our complete ranking
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The Ninja Air Fryer MAX AF160 is small but mighty - here's how it held up in our test kitchen
The Ninja Air Fryer MAX AF160 is powerful, easy to use, and suitable for smaller kitchens. I put it through its paces in our test kitchen to see if it's the top Ninja air fryer you can buy
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If you're an air fryer sceptic, I'm convinced this £50 model would convert you
As a Shopping Editor, I've tried all the leading kitchen tech, but the Instant Compact 3.8L Air Fryer is unbeatable for beginners who can't stand fiddly buttons and complicated settings
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Shark FlexStyle deals May 2024: get Airwrap results for less
Here's everything you need to know about the best Shark FlexStyle deals, including that this is the Dyson Airwrap's most affordable, innovative rival
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Best tinted lip balms of 2024 - hydrating tints for everyday wear
Tried and loved by our beauty team, the best tinted lip balms will give shine, moisture and a pigmented glow. Here are our top 12 picks
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I tried the best space-saving air fryer for small kitchens, and it's under £100
The Instant Vortex Slim Digital Air Fryer can cook a whole chicken while taking up a fraction of the space of most large air fryers
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Shark deals May 2024: save on vacuums, hair dryers, and more
Shop the very best Shark deals on offer. From innovative vacuums to essential hair tools, these are the savings you'll want to snap up.
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Dyson Airwrap deals 2024: shop rare savings on this must-have hair tool
Dyson Airwrap deals are rare, but our team of experts have found some unmissable savings on the sell-out styler
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I tried the viral hacks to make pancakes in an air fryer, but I think my technique is better
Can you make pancakes in the air fryer? I was sceptical but after putting the viral TikTok recipes to the test all that changed thanks to this one technique
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The 6 best non-stick frying pans of 2024 - quality picks for easy home cooking
The best non-stick frying pans are easy to use and even easier to clean. We've vetted our top six picks for over a year to bring you our curated list
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ghd deals May 2024: save on straighteners, hot brushes, hair dryers, and more
Enjoy serious savings on these May ghd deals, delivering salon-styles to the comfort of your own home
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February shopping edit: What we're buying for Valentine's and more
As we approach Valentine's Day and start to think about spring 2024, here's what the woman&home team is excited to try in February
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I fixed my sleep pattern in 2023, and these 6 Boxing Day deals helped me do it
If sorting out your sleeping pattern is on your New Year resolution list for 2024, take a look at our editor-vetted buys to get a headstart
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