THE HAIR heroes...

Volume? Check. Shine? Check – be the mane character with our top picks for luscious locks

THE DRY SHAMPOO Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, £23

A common drawback of dry shampoo is it can still leave us feeling less clean than we’d like. This one goes way further than just masking day-three grease; a few spritzes banishes sweat and unwanted scents, imparting a fresh, cleansed feeling.

THE SHAMPOO L’Occitane Purifying Freshness Solid Shampoo, £10.50

A shampoo with a rich lather (not something solid bars usually provide) might be one of our guilty pleasures, but this offers an eco-friendly alternative without compromising on that froth. Shout out to L’Occitane’s leading efforts in sustainability.

THE TREATMENT Dr. Barbara Sturm Scalp Serum, £80

Not content with looking after our faces with her celebrity-loved skincare line, Dr Sturm has turned her attention to our hair. The standout product for us is this serum, with hyaluronic acid and calming purslane. Used on wet or dry hair, it leaves no trace of stickiness.

THE CONDITIONER Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Izumi Tonic, £39.60

Inspired by the Japanese tradition-turned-TikToktrend yu-su-ru (bathing hair in rice water), this strengthening treatment combines ancient principles with a cutting-edge formula. The result? Hair that’s 10 times stronger in one month.

THE STRAIGHTENERS ghd Unplugged Cordless Styler, £299

It’s hard to improve on a hair tool as iconic as the ghd straightener, but in 2021 the brand did just that, by cutting the cord. Aptly named Unplugged, it allows you 20 minutes of styling action with no compromise on results. We’ll have to find another excuse for a bad hair day.

THE STYLING PRODUCT Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer, £23

With the revival of high glamour hair last year came the unexpected return of mousse. Used on damp hair, this option, backed by Chris Appleton (king of the bouncy blow dry), promises volume without weight.

THE HEATED BRUSH Babyliss 9000 Cordless Hot Brush, £180

Sitting somewhere between a tong and a straightener, this device smooths hair while giving it shape and volume. A full charge gives you 40 minutes of styling time, though we find just 10 is enough to go from flat to full Rihanna.