Spotlight on Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque, £8.66, Boots

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This is a superb masque for hair that is dry and crying out for a thorough dosing of moisture. A cocktail of goodies including shea butter, honey, glycerine and coconut oil laced with antioxidant-rich African rock fig, it leaves hair feeling smoother and softer. It helps combat the dreaded frizz. 

I have fine hair so I used it before shampooing (although it is recommended to use afterwards) and found it makes a noticeable difference. It is free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates and mineral oil.

By Daralyn Danns

Blow-drying tips for a bob

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Bobs and lobs are the hair-cuts of the moment and the trend looks like
carrying on into the autumn.

But how do you style your hair so that a bob does not look old-fashioned?
Firstly, forget voluminous blow-dries and rounded ends and think sleek.
Mane man Michael Charalambous, advises using a round ceramic brush. After
prepping your hair with your favourite styling product, rough dry your hair,
constantly moving the dryer. Try not to use the high settings as the heat
can be too harsh on the hair.

"How much will depend on the texture of your hair," says Michael. "If it is
curly or wavy you will want to leave more moisture than if your hair is
straight," he says.

Michael stresses that you should make sure the underneath sections are styled properly. This creates the foundations so your blow-dry will last longer. "Pin the top
section out of the way and dry the underneath with a round brush.

"Work section by section keeping your wrist straight. Insert the brush
underneath the hair, holding it tight to create tension. Slide it through
the hair following it with the dryer, keeping the nozzle pointed downwards.
Once that is done, work on the top.

"Drying all hair that is behind the ears forward will help to create root
lift and make it easier for you to blow-dry.  Again work in chunks, pulling
the hair taut using the brush. Once dry push backwards and into place. Now
finish the front."

Remember, practice makes almost perfect! Perfection is why you go to the
hairdressers.

By Daralyn Danns

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Curly, wavy hair?

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Only Curls Hydrating Curl Crème, £16, onlycurls.com
If you have curly hair, you may want to try this moisturising cream. It is a melange of shea butter, marula oil and aloe so it not only hydrates, it has a lovely fragrance. On my fine, wavy locks, it gave definition. Just apply a little after shampooing and conditioning and then scrunch your locks into curls. It does not contain silicones or parabens. 

Shea Moisture Raw Shea & Cupuacu Frizz Defense Gel Cream, £10.99 feelunique.com

A styling gel that also conditions, this is ideal for thick, wavy hair. Containing goodies such as Amazonian cupuaçu, certified organic raw shea butter and passiflora and pistachio oils, it aids in the battle against frizz as well as providing a shield against humidity. A little goes a long way. Use too much and it will go crunchy! 

Only Curls Satin Hair Turban, £15, onlycurls.com

If you have problems keeping your curls in place when you sleep, you may want to try this satin turban, complete with a bow at the front, to keep them in place.

By Daralyn Danns