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All the rain we are having may be great for the gardens but it certainly is not good for those of us who suffer with frizzy hair.
The more porous the hair, the quicker it will soak up moisture from the air and before you know it you have a mop of fuzz.
I got so fed up, I decided to try the ghd Glide Professional Hot Brush (£139, John Lewis). While it calmed the frizz for a couple of hours, it also took all the body out of my hair and left it dull and lacklustre. The next day my hair was a complete mess.
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So, I explained my predicament to mane man, Michael Charalambous whose salon in Sloane Square, London attracts a diverse range of clients from royalty to regulars who want the best haircut in town.
“Forget straighteners,” says Michael. “They only damage the hair when used on a regular basis. If you colour your hair you will find regular usage will make it fade more quickly.”
He advocates using a good round brush instead as it is less harmful to the hair. “You would have to go over the same section of hair at least five times with a brush to use the same amount of heat that one swipe of the straighteners will use”, he explains.
Before you style your hair, use a leave-in conditioner to help combat the frizz.
“An umbrella will not give you enough protection when it is raining. You should cover your head with the hood of your coat or with a scarf wrapped loosely round your head to help keep it smooth.”
I now always pull my hood up if I feel there is the slightest chance of having a frizz attack and I can say it has worked. Hats can flatten your hair.
Michael also advises keeping your crowning glory in good condition. “Diet is important,” he says. “Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and have plenty of protein. You also need to ensure you eat foods containing biotin (also called vitamin H or vitamin B₇) such as egg yolks and salmon as a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to hair loss.”
Another tip is not to go mad with highlights or over colour your hair. Michael points out that this will only make it frizzier.
If you have a special event, go and get a blow-dry. It will help keep your hair in place for longer.
By Daralyn Danns
