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10 ways to winterproof your hair

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• Control wild locks
  Curls often need coaxing into a smooth, defined shape. 'To get control of your hair you need to smooth and coat it with a product that tames but adds flexibility,' says celebrity and Royal hairdresser, Denise McAdam. 'Work a small amount of serum or anti-frizz cream through half-dry hair before blow drying or winding onto Velcro rollers. Remove them when you're hair's dry, or try twisting sections of hair into shape and letting it dry naturally. Really unruly locks may need the heat of a curling gadget to really get that tousled look.
• At war with the elements
  'If your hair fluffs up at the first sign of rain, use a product that will seal the hair shaft and help prevent moisture from getting in,' says Charles Worthington, who recommends his Q&A Frizz Humidity Block Hairspray, to keep your hair smooth and frizz-free. For short hair that needs texturising or sculpting and won't flatten completely in the wind, try using a firm hold gel or waxy pomade. And, apart from securing your hair back into a smooth J-Lo bun or a side plait, a gel spray will help keep curl, body or shape in longer styles.
• Hair should shine
  Colour doesn't fade as fast in winter but as your skin is paler, you should go for slightly richer shades. Colour expert, Lisa Shepherd, advises going for shades you would find in a chocolate box, from caramel to bitter brown. And use a colour enhancing shampoo/conditioner once a week with a spritz of shine spray to add a gloss to your hair on gloomy days.
• Check your diet
  Don't give in to excessive sweet and stodgy comfort foods, which won't do much for your hair. Protein and certain fats are essential for the growth of strong hair that's in good condition, so include more dairy products, oily fish such as sardines and salmon; chicken, cereals and vegetable oils. Top hairdresser, Andrew Jose says: 'Up your zinc, iron and B, C and E vitamins with fresh fruit, green vegetables, wholewheat pasta, brown rice and pulses'.
• Drink more
  Water, that is. Since 70 per cent of the body is made of water we have to keep it stocked up, so rehydrate your hair from the inside by drinking eight glasses a day. Sadly, tea, coffee and alcohol have a dehydrating effect, so remember to have a glass of water to compensate for each time you have one of them.

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