ESSENTIAL TIPS WHATEVER YOUR AGE

AVOID green tea. Don’t drink more than one cup a day, as it can affect iron absorption.

DITCH straighteners. The intense heat destroys the inner structure of the hair. Instead, leave your hair to dry naturally or, if you have to blowdry it, keep the heat to a minimum and hold the hairdryer at least six inches away from your head.

USE the right brush. Buy one with wide teeth and a wooden handle — metal absorbs the heat from a hairdryer and will dry out your hair.

EAT carbohydrates. The fad for a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is not good for your locks, which need all the energy they can get.

DRY your hair effectively. Put as much hair as you can in your brush and start drying the ends first. Then, when you come to your scalp area, lift your hair at the roots with your hands for more body.