Bye-bye to bad hair days!

Here are remedies and fixes for the 20 most common hair problems

1 HAIR LOSS

Stress, age and hair-pulling are some of the causes of hair loss. Castor oil coupled with salon hairgrowth treatments can do wonders for hair loss by promoting growth, strength and thickness. Afri-Berry Jamaican Black Castor Oil R275 for 100ml

2 DULL HAIR

Your hair isn’t falling out or dry but it doesn’t look quite right either. Try using a light oil that’s packed with multiple benefits, such as Brazil nut oil, to help revive lacklustre hair and restore its shine. Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Oil Miracle Talent 10 Brazil Nut Oil R377 for 100ml

3 LACK OF VOLUME

You have fairly healthy hair but it doesn’t have body. Try a volumising shampoo and conditioner, then create soft curls using a curling wand. Using your fingers, brush out the curls once they’ve cooled. Creightons Volume Pro Conditioner R49,99 for 250ml

4 TIGHT BRAIDS

You asked the stylist to make loose braids but now they’re done it’s a little tight. Use a product that can be applied directly to the scalp to soothe and give relief. Head & Shoulders African Scalp & Hair Care Instant Relief Spray R49,95 for 95ml

5 UNRULY EDGES

Give edge-taming gel a little help with an edge-taming brush to keep those rough edges under control. Apply taming gel then smooth it down using the brush. Denman Edge Tamer R120

6 ITCHY SCALP

An itch here and there is normal but chronic itching requires a product that gives you relief. Try an anti-itch spray or a product with a nozzle that lets you apply the remedy directly to the scalp. Stylin’ Dredz Anti-Itch Spray R80 for 200ml

7 SENSITIVE SCALP

Harsh ingredients often interfere with the scalp’s natural pH levels and cause irritation, leading to your scalp being less tolerant of many products. Use a gentle shampoo to calm and soothe the area. BioNike Defence HairPro Dermosoothing Ultra Gentle Shampoo R165 for 400ml

8 DANDRUFF

Unsightly and itchy, dandruff is a pain. Get rid of it with a dandruff shampoo and conditioner for complete confidence in public. Head & Shoulders 2in1 Purely Gentle Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner R75,95 for 400ml

9 SPLIT ENDS

Minimise pesky split ends by patting your hair dry with a T-shirt after a wash and blowdrying with the dryer nozzle facing downward and using minimal heat. Apply argan oil regularly to help seal any split ends that do occur. Nature’s Nourishment Argan Oil Nourishing Oil R59,95 for 50ml