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Who wouldn’t want smooth, silky hair that glides through the fingers effortlessly? If you’re born with thick hair (which also happens to be the strongest hair type), you might find your resilient locks a challenge to manage. However, according to Gary Chew, Founder and Director of Mi the Salon, smooth, silky tresses are easy to achieve with a little extra effort and care.“It is best to eat foods rich in vitamins A, B, C and D, as well as iron, zinc and protein to improve the silkiness of the hair,” he advises, as a lack of essential vitamins can fur ther exacerbate hair conditions. Chew also warns against chlor ine damage as the harsh chemical can wreak havoc on thick and coarse hair. For a quick fix, try Kérastase’s Discipline Keratine Thermique Smoothing Taming Milk as a hair primer before styling. It contains ceramides and amino acids to rebuild hair from within, soften unruly locks and keep frizz at bay. Or work Kérastase’s Elixir Ultime into the lengths and ends of your hair after towelling dry. It is enriched with botanical oils like argan and maize to coax stubbor n locks into submission for a softer, smoother finish. Rene Furterer’s Lumicia Illuminating Shine Shampoo and Conditioner work in tandem to eliminate traces of impurities, impart a healthy shine and leave hair feeling silky soft, thanks to a unique plant-based formula, including vitamin C-rich acerola. In addition, it is also made with vitamin B5, which penetrates deep into the hair cortex to repair and nourish frazzled locks.