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Your Top 10 hair questions answered
We know you’re on top of the latest hair trends, so a few weeks ago, we invited you to email us with your most pressing ‘back-to-basics’ hair questions. We took the ten most frequently asked, then consulted some of the leading international hair stylists and colourists to bring you ten definitive answers. Here’s exactly what you wanted to know:
Plump up the volume
Q: Is there an easy way to get my thin, limp hair to look fuller and sleeker?
A: ‘A well-known industry trick for fuss-free volume in seconds is using a dry shampoo like Batiste,’ says Lisa Shepherd, hairstylist on 10 Years Younger. ‘Spray it on at the roots, leave it for a minute, tip your head upside down and give your hair a good shake, or brush it through,’ she says. Alternatively, take your cue from this season’s catwalks and use lots of mousse – think tennis-ball size – through roots and ends of hair.
In-salon treatments are also worth the money. The Kerastase Plumping Ritual costs only £10 and makes hair look and feel considerably thicker for at least two washes. Great for reviving limp hair in a hurry. Click here to find you nearest salon.
For a longer-term solution, get a good cut and style, ‘it can make all the difference,’ says Global Creative Director of Mahogany Salons Richard Thompson. ‘Go for something really sharp without too many layers and you can have it all – sleek, smooth hair that looks thick, too.’ Or try a few well-placed extensions: ‘Having weight at the front gives the impression of fuller, thicker hair and extensions are great for this,’ says Creative Director of Daniel Hersheson George Northwood.
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Plump up the volume
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