Genius, cash-saving tips to make every day a great hair day
FLAWLESS COLOUR
Having your greys covered at the salon will set you back at least £60, more if you’re having a full head tint. To get a flawless result in your bathroom, always err on the side of caution. Take a look at your roots, noting the natural colour in between the greys, then match your boxed dye to within two shades lighter or darker. For brilliant grey coverage and (almost) mess-free application, we love
Garnier Good Permanent Hair Colour, £12, Superdrug. If it’s a speedy root job you need, you can’t beat Clairol Root Touch-Up, £6.49, Boots, which colours in 10 minutes and comes with its own angled brush. Always read the instructions thoroughly and conduct a patch test beforehand.
MAKE YOUR HAIR SHINE
Maintaining salon shine at home is no easy feat, but you shouldn’t have to put up with a dull ’do if you’re trying to spread out your trips to the hairdresser. Try a glossing treatment in the shower. The Hair Boss The Clear Shine Gloss, £14.99, thehairboss.co.uk, won’t just add shine and luminosity, but will also freshen up your colour. Damaged hair looks dull, so weekly hair masks will improve shine in the long-term too. Lee Stafford Moisture Burst Hydrating Treatment Mask, £7.99, Boots, adds nourishment, shine and softness.
SMOOTH FINISH
A good hairdresser will never let you leave the salon with frizzy, flyaway hair. For that ‘just stepped out of the salon’ condition at home try Moroccanoil Frizz Shield Spray, £25.85, lookfantastic.com. This heat-activated spray adds
