4. Don’t take the heat. There are numerous ways of styling your hair, from the good old blow-dryer to heated rollers, tongs or straightening irons. The trouble is they all use heat that can cause hair to become dry and brittle, so choose styling products that reduce heat damage before you blowdry or straighten your hair. Make sure you take time to style your hair properly, as this is crucial to prevent bad hair days. You’ll want to make sure your hair is totally dry before leaving the house, or else you risk it kinking or frizzing. If you’re likely to be pushed for time in the morning, wash your hair the night before – you’ll find it far more manageable than freshly washed hair – and you can wet it just before styling.

5. Give your hair some life. If dull, limp hair is your problem, treat yourself to a deep conditioning treatment and try a final rinse in mineral or cold tap water to flatten the cuticles and boost shine. It’s also worth considering livening up your natural colour with an all-over, semi-permanent tint that will coat and smooth the hair shaft and give a really glossy sheen.

6. Combat the dreaded frizz. To humble unwieldy curls, expert stylist Charles Worthington recommends that you don’t ‘handle the hair too much and avoid using a hairbrush.’ He suggests investing in a wide-toothed comb or using your fingers to separate curls for a more defined style. If you don’t have time to wash your hair in the morning, try spritzing it with water then scrunching it with your hands to revive the curls and tame frizz.’

7. Avoid bed head. According to Charles Worthington, you can avoid waking up with 'bed head' hair by sleeping on a satin pillowcase. ‘Satin fabric allows your hair to gently slide across it as opposed to cotton that causes more friction and disrupts the hair cuticles,’ he explains.

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