These tips and tricks will keep your locks looking perfect
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1Frazzled highlights?
Lightener or bleach, if applied in the wrong way, can break the bonds in the hair shaft. Sometimes, if your hair is very damaged, the only solution is to cut it off. But the latest strand healers can actually fix the bonds in your hair by working from the inside out, saving you from needing the chop.
Plex System Nourishing Hair Mask, RRP £4.50, B&M, is designed for damaged, frazzled locks, penetrating hair at its deepest level to rebuild hair from the inside out. After shampooing, apply the mask and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing. You’ll soon notice stronger, smoother and shinier hair.
2Lookafter your scalp
Forget the old wives’ tale that the less you wash your hair, the better it will look – there’s no truth in it! A healthy crown needs to be clean, so don’t be afraid to shampoo every other day, if possible. Try
L’Oréal Elvive Hydra Pure Purifying Shampoo, £7, Boots, which provides you with a deep cleanse, while maintaining moisture levels across the scalp.
3Grey gone wiry?
Hair loses its colour pigments as we age, but your scalp also stops producing as many natural oils, so those silver strands can start to feel extra dry and coarse. You should always use hydrating and smoothing products: Charles Worthington ColourPlex Glowing Grey Shampoo and Smoothing Grey Conditioner, £9.99 each, Boots, not only neutralise brassy pigments in grey hair, they also work to smooth and hydrate wiry grey locks.
4Tools that care
Choose implements that look after your hair rather than frazzle it.
WetBrush Custom Care Thin Hair Detangler Brush, £11.99, Boots, is a brilliant buy for delicate hair types. It’s ultra gentle and detangles curls, knots and fragile
