In the November issue of ELLE (out now) Fashion Features Director visited the world's most sought-after hair colourist Josh Wood (his waiting list is 6 months long) -you can read all about his secrets in our feature 'How This Man Became The World's Hair Guru' on page 246.

As we can't all head to his exclusive Atelier tucked behind Holland Park Tube station and frequented by ELLE Cover Stars Alexa Chung and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, we asked for his advice on talking to your colourist to ensure you get the best colour possible...

preview for Josh Wood 'How to Talk to your Colourist'