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Zoë Irwin, creative director at John Frieda Salons, gives her tips on styling your hair and how to make the most of an accessory.

Not only can a headband or scarf distract attention from any colour or cut issues you might have right now, accessories instantly update your hair – and your look. Simone Rocha makes chic bands with crystals that really dress up an outfit and I also love accessories from Born in the Sun.

If you’re worried about revealing new root growth when using accessories – especially headbands – tease a few strands of hair out from under the band to break up a hard line. If you haven’t got a root touch-up product, cheat with a matt eyeshadow or mascara.

Scarves are a great way to add glamour – a really big silk square works best. I have lots, by brands ranging from Zara to Hermès. To wear one, fold it into a triangle, then fold the tip in and fold in again till it looks like a band. Then tie it around your head and let the tips stay free or twist them in. I recommend using more bronzer with this look and sculpting the cheekbone a little. Also add some height to the top of your head by taking a few sections and teasing them at the root – this will balance the jawline from your profile.

With shorter cuts that need a trim, try using styling products to work your hair back so it’s off the face. To do this, lift sections of hair every 4cm and spray at the root using a dry shampoo or a texturising product such as Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray or Sam McKnight’s Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist. Finish by blasting your hair with the hairdryer in the opposite direction you want it to go, then toss it back in the right direction. You can try this at the back of the head, too, to give it more shape.

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