Beauty: Spring hair overhaul
Wavy, curly or straight hair? Just let it shine!
Warmer weather may finally be upon us, but our hair is still so last season. From wind and sub-zero temperatures to central heating, plus the daily use of dryers and electrical taming tools, the coldest months of the year have taken their toll on our locks. Enter a new wave of nourishing products that’ll put a spring in your step and inject shine into tired hair…
1 DO AWAY WITH DAMAGE Extreme temperature changes can sap moisture, leaving hair brittle. Eating healthy fats, such as those found in avocados, brings moisture back. Aussie’s added the superfood to Miracle Nourish Collection Shampoo and Conditioner, £3.99 each. Also, try swapping your comb for a Tangle Teezer, £12, to avoid stretching and breaking hair.
2 ADD EXTRA BOUNCE Got a serious case of hat hair? To get that much-longedfor bounce, your locks need to be strong, so choose products that feature protein as a key ingredient. John Frieda Luxurious Volume Core Restore Protein-Infused Shampoo, £6.99, does this while plumping fibres to swell the strands. At the styling stage, Schwarzkopf got2 b Volumaniac £x.xx Bodifying Mousse, £4.07, adds body without heaviness.
3 PAMPER DYED LOCKS Colouring dries out hair, so upgrade your conditioner to Phil Smith Hello Moisture Intensive Conditioning Treatment, £3.50. Need to cover up greys? If you get the shade wrong, the result can look lacklustre. EverPro Beauty Gray Away Temporary Root Concealer Sprays, £12.99 each, cover up to nine shades of blonde and brunette.
4 FRIZZ FIGHTERS Let’s face it, frizz seems to rear its ugly head all year round. Your hair needs a hydrating ‘shield’ so that it isn’t tempted to draw moisture from the air, resulting in that unsightly halo of fluff. L’Oréal Botanicals Fresh Care Camelina Smooth Ritual Frizz Antidote, £9.99, does this without weighing locks down. Rub a small dollop between your hands, then apply from root to tip.
5 SCALP SAVERS Healthy hair starts with your scalp. If it’s congested, that’s a quick route to lank, dull locks. A weekly deep-cleanse can help wash away product build-up and stubborn flakes, lightening the load. Lee Stafford Hair Growth Scalp Scrub, £8.99, acts like an exfoliator for your head, containing zinc and iron to stimulate hair growth. Use once a week before you shampoo, massaging it into roots.