Shadowing Practice: New Shark SmoothStyle Review… Genius | Milabu - Learn English Speaking with Video

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- Let's go from this to this.
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Shark SmoothStyle review coming right up.
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Let's see if this is a genius move from Shark.
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I'm excited because this might be the best one-step styler.
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They have an extra feature that other one-step stylers don't have.
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They have this ceramic hot plates that are supposed to straighten and smooth your hair, and they have two features: they have a wet hair feature and a dry hair feature.
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The Shark SmoothStyle is right under $100, expensive but also reasonable considering it's a 2-in-1 hairstyling tool.
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So you have the two modes, you have the Wet Hair Mode and the Dry Hair Mode.
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When it's in the Wet Hair Mode, you have three airflow options: low, medium, and high.
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The only time the plates turn on or heat up, only used in the dry mode feature and the heat up to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
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That's the only temperature setting you are given, just the one temp, 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
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So let's do it.
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We're gonna go with the wet mode feature.
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My hair is already prepped.
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They say to do it on 70% hair that's damp or wet, damp and just prep your hair, detangle your hair, and begin drying or blow drying your hair to give yourself a beautiful blowout.
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I'm gonna do the highest airflow It's loud Whoo!
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Just like the Revlon on the highest airflow, it feels warm.
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You can feel that.
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You can feel that heat coming from the SmoothStyle.
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I would- - What about the air dynamics?
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Is it coming out everywhere evenly if you turn it on right now and feel it?
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- It's coming more from the center versus Revlon, it was coming more so from the top, but this is coming more from the center, not from the bottom or the top but just in the center on both sides.
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- That's good.
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- All right, let's continue.
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Also, I will say the bristles, because there's not as many of them, it's not pulling on your hair as much as the other one-step stylers.
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It's getting warm. My face is starting to flush.
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I accidentally turn the plates on, so be careful.
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When you switch off your hair dryer, go in the direction you're supposed to.
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I honestly think those heated plates, they're gonna be game changing, especially for touch-ups on dry hair or even that, you know, right after you blow dry your hair from wet to dry, you take those heated plates and you just give yourself even more of a beautiful blowout.
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But we'll test it out.
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Whoops, again, I turned on the heated brush, heated bristles.
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I turned on the heated plates.
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That's not good.
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We don't want those heated.
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I'm actually gonna turn the plates on now.
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This little light indicator, it's saying once it's green, the plates are heated, you're good to go.
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Let's review how the Shark SmoothStyle on Wet Hair Mode feature looks.
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It took roughly 11 minutes, which, honestly, pretty happy with the time.
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I thought it was gonna be a lot longer, no.
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11 minutes, not bad.
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This is what the hair looks like.
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We have beautiful lift with the roots, we have really good shine.
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I'm very happy with the way the hair looks, not as frizzy as I was anticipating.
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With the original one-step stylers, I have a lot more frizz when I'm done drying my hair.
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Now let's see on the Dry Hair Mode feature, how much more shine, how much more bounce we can achieve.
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So on the Dry Hair Mode, all you do is you just twist it to the plate option, there's a little picture right here, and on both sides where the plates are, you'll see this light indicator.
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Once it turns green, you're heated up and you're ready to go.
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Let's go for it.
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And yes, there is no air, it's just the plates that are turned on.
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It's gonna go through it once.
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It's a plate on the TYMO, that heated comb, it's one of the best ones on the market in my opinion, so you could just do that even.
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Yeah, I wouldn't say this is a one pass type of a one-step styler and go a little bit slower.
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Put a little bit of tension in there on both sides and just gently drag down.
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It's not pulling on my hair, it's not tugging also.
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It's nice and smooth.
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It's not really getting close to these little baby hairs right here.
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Let's see if I can get it closer.
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That is smooth.
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So as I'm twisting, I'm like putting tension on the hair, just gently twist down.
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But problem is some hairs keep getting stuck, in this, right here, from the white packaging to the brush head.
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Okay, what do we think?
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I like the loose waves on this side.
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They have a beautiful shine.
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They look sleek.
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Not extremely volumized but I wasn't trying to create that volume.
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And then what we have on this side, more of that sleek, straighter result with a still nice body, with a little bit of body in my hair.
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I do like the shine and I would say it's pretty smooth and sleek.
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Not as much frizz, it definitely toned everything down.
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But I do like that there is some versatility to the new Shark SmoothStyle.
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And the only thing, my complaint, honestly, for this tool is this right here.
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If you get too close and you start wrapping it, the hair will get stuck, so you kind of have to unwind and then gently take it out.
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Even on this side right here, when I was twisting it, I would say a lot of the sections did get stuck towards the top.
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But again, I would just have to play with this tool and see the best way to create those waves.
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Honestly, just maybe going down but also, yeah, I'm not sure 'cause it's the same thing on here as well.
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Maybe it's a little better but, yeah, I'm happy that I'm able to achieve different looks from the new Shark SmoothStyle.
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Who is the Shark SmoothStyle good for?
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I think, if you've been eyeing the Shark FlexStyle and you don't want those extra attachments, or if you've been eyeing the Dyson Airwrap and those other attachments are not exciting for you, this is it.
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If you like a good blowout at home or if you already have a one-step styler and you just need to update it or upgrade it because you know those bristles, they get wonky after a certain amount of time, this new Shark SmoothStyle makes other one-step stylers obsolete.
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Why? Because of these plates right here.
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They have a Wet and a Dry Hair Mode feature.
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You do not have to use the hot plates, but I think the hot plates do add that extra sleekness, that extra smooth finishing touch to your hair after using the brush head for when your hair was wet to dry.
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I think that's incredible.
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I like that you can use only the dry mode maybe like the second or third day to tame your hair after the gym, after you're wearing your hair in a ponytail, just smooth your hair out even more.
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But overall, very impressed with the Shark SmoothStyle.
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I think it's phenomenal.
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It's a game changer and I like that it actually performs and it works great.
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That's all I have to say.
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We're gonna have more information on our website, milabubeautyreview.com.
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I hope you guys check it out.
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But for now, thank you for watching, spending time with me, and also the next one very soon.
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Bye.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English listening and speaking skills by engaging with a product review about the Shark SmoothStyle hair tool. You will focus on understanding product features, benefits, and overall impressions communicated in the video transcript. By concentrating on the speaker's tone and speed, you will improve your English pronunciation and fluency, particularly when describing features and conducting reviews. This lesson will also enhance your ability to articulate opinions using relevant vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • one-step styler - a hair styling tool that can dry and style hair simultaneously.
  • ceramic hot plates - heating elements used for smooth and efficient hair styling.
  • Wet Hair Mode - a setting for use on damp or wet hair.
  • Dry Hair Mode - a setting designed for use on completely dry hair.
  • airflow options - different speeds of air output available in the hair tool.
  • heat up - the process of the styling tool reaching the desired temperature.
  • frizz - hair that appears unruly or has stray strands; often a styling concern.
  • shine - the luster or glossy quality of styled hair.

Practice Tips

To maximize your practice using this video, employ the shadowspeak technique. First, listen closely to the transcript's dialogue, paying special attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speaker. This review is delivered at a moderate pace, allowing you to mimic the pronunciation effectively. Start by repeating short phrases or sentences, gradually increasing your range as you feel more comfortable. Aim to match the speaker’s enthusiasm and clarity to embody the essence of a product review.

Another beneficial method is the replay strategy. Watch the video multiple times, focusing on different sections each time. In the first playback, focus on comprehension. For subsequent viewings, integrate your practice by shadowing the speaker, repeating phrases just after they say them to enhance your pronunciation and fluency. This shadowing technique will allow you to familiarize yourself with context-specific vocabulary and expressions.

To further enrich your learning, take notes on the phrases used related to product descriptions and reviews. By actively using this vocabulary in your conversations, you will further improve your English skills and find joy in sharing your thoughts on products as confidently as the speaker does.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.