Turn a bad hair day into a good one

BHD Problem #1: Frizz

Solution: ‘If your hair is frizzy, blow dry it from wet (not towel dried) as the blow dry will stay in longer (it should last 2/3 days if your hair isn't greasy). Section well, use a good quality right brush (we love Richard Ward Radial Brush from £8) and dryer and you should find that you’ll also need less daily electrical intervention,’ says salon owner Richard Ward.
 

BHD Problem #2: Limp, lifeless hair
 
Solution: Herman Ho, Artistic Director at Headmasters suggests ‘using your fingertips massage your scalp, this will give your hair an instant root boost!’ If your hair is really fine (or just plain unresponsive), massage in Label M Resurrection Style Dust, £10, which will help the roots stay boosted for longer.  

BHD Problem #3: Short on time

Solution:  ‘Plait you hair when it’s wet. If you wear a plait on day one, you can take it out and have wavy hair on day two and then it would be perfect for an up-do (think dolly bun) on day three! Three styles in three different days without the hassle of washing your hair – ideal!’ says Michael Douglas, Shockwaves Style Director.

BHD Problem #4: Static

Solution: ‘Mix a little bit of conditioner (try TRESemme Vitamin H Almond No Frizz Conditioner, £3.36) with water in a spray bottle and carry in your bag. Before using, mix the contents by shaking vigorously and lightly mist over your hair. This should kill the static and, as long as you’re not too heavy handed, make your hair look, feel and smell lovely,’ says Matthew Curtis, TRESemmé stylist. If your hair is prone to oiliness, use a tumble dryer conditioning sheet wrapped around your brush, run it over your hair to eliminate frizz without the need for product.

BHD Problem #5: Tangled hair and split ends
Solution: All you need to do is make two simple swaps. First, switch your traditional cotton pillowcase for a silk one; hairstylists Elliot Bssila and Redken Artist Andrew Barton swear by them. Hair tends to tangle during sleep and silk pillowcases cases are smoother and cause less friction against the hair which means fewer tangles. Sleeping on one can also prevent split ends.

Silk Perfect Pillow Covers, from £25
Second, use a tangle teezer instead of a traditional brush. Modelled on a horse grooming brush, the teeth on the brush flex so they don’t pull and tug on the hair, but do detangle. You can use it on wet and dry hair unlike a standard brush, which can break vulnerable wet hair. Paul Edmonds and his team use them in his salon, while big name salons Hari’s, HoBs and Lockonego stock them.

Tangle Teezer , from £10.20

BHD Problem #6: Unruly curls

Solution: ‘Unruly curls definitely work best with a leave-in conditioner or a 10 percent measurement of your regular conditioner mixed into a curl styling product, the weight of the conditioner will help to smooth and hold the curl together also twist the hair into curls as it dries as this will help to set the curl,’ says Redken Artist Andrew Barton. Try Redken Fresh Curls Conditioner, £12.95; ELLE also loves Bumble and bumble Curl Concious range and Aveda’s Be Curly collection.