How Often Should I Wash My Hair? ^ top

This really depends on what type of hair you have and your lifestyle. Ideally, you shouldn't wash it everyday, as washing hair too much strips it of natural oils and can cause colour to fade too. However, if you don't wash your hair often enough it can become greasy, limp and lifeless.

There is no specific right or wrong length of time that you should wait between washing your hair. If you have fine hair, you are likely to find that it becomes oilier more quickly than thicker hair, so you will have to wash it more often. If you suffer from oily hair and don't want to wash it all the time then try using a dry shampoo.

Whatever you hair type is, it's vital that you use a shampoo and conditioner dedicated to it. This will help you to get the maximum out of your hair washing experience and will leave your hair feeling and looking great!

How Much Shampoo & Conditioner Should I Use? ^ top

This is totally dependent on what kind of shampoo you are using and the length of your hair. Salon professional shampoos and conditioners may seem more expensive than those available in chemists, but because the quality of the product is so high you end up using less anyway, and they last longer.

As a general rule, when shampooing your hair use an amount of shampoo the size of a fifty pence piece. If you have long hair, use a little more, and if you have very short hair, use less. Some Salon Professional brands such as Kerastase suggest that you wash your hair twice with the shampoo before conditioning it.

Again, the amount of conditioner that you use on your hair is dependent on the type of conditioner that you use and the length of your hair. Generally, an amount of conditioner the size of a ten pence piece should be enough, but if your hair is long or very thick then you may require more. Work the conditioner through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair, either massaging it in with your hands or combing it through. You'll be surprised at how little can go a long way!

How Much Blowdrying & Straightening is Too Much? ^ top

Regular blowdrying at a high heat and using heated styling tools such as hair straighteners can dry your hair out. Ideally, hair straighteners shouldn't be used more than once every other day. Using them more than this is just too damaging to the hair in the long-term.

Using your hair dryer too much can be just as bad as overusing your hair straighteners. Again, try to only use it every other day. If you can't do without it then try switching to a lower heat and power setting. Alternatively, opt for a hairdryer with ionic technology such as Paul Mitchell's Express Pro Hairdryer. This will help to maintain condition and shine in the hair.

Whenever you use any heated electrical appliances on your hair, always ensure that you use a heat protective cream or spray to guard against damage. Try using Kerastase Ciment Thermique or GHD Thermodynamics Thermal Protector.

Greasy Hair & No Time to Wash It - Help! ^ top

If you're suffering from greasy hair but don't have time to wash it then try using a dry shampoo such as TIGI Rockaholic's, Dirty Secret. This will help to soak up the excess oil and odours that build up in the hair, and leave it shiny, fresh and deodorised.

Alternatively, to revitalise your look just wash and blow dry your fringe and put the rest of your hair up. This will help to refresh your style. Also, greasy hair is less noticeable when up.

If your hair has become limp and lifeless due to excess oil then try using a volumising spray such as TIGI Bed Head's Superstar Queen for a Day. This will help to give your style some body and lift from the root. Flip your hair forwards and spray the product up into the roots of the hair. Follow with a quick blast of the hairdryer.

Otherwise, try Bumble and Bumble's Hair Powders. These brilliant aerosol styling powders add sexy volume, extend the life of a blow-dry by absorbing excess oil and provide a dry texture to hair. They come in five different shade colours and are also great for blending away root colour growth between appointments.

Split Ends - How Can I Get Rid of Them? ^ top

Split ends often occur as a result of wear and tear on the hair, excessive use of heated appliances and over colouring! There are many ways to prevent split ends from occurring but actually getting rid of them is a little trickier.

Unfortunately you can't mend split ends once they've formed. The only way to get rid of them is to have them snipped off. Once they're gone make sure you get your hair cut regularly, at least once every six to eight weeks to avoid them coming back.

Having regular hair trims is only the first part of a good hair care routine in order to avoid split ends from reoccurring though. Try to use your heated appliances less - easier said than done we know! It's very easy to overuse hairdryers; straighteners and tongs can make hair become dry, brittle and split. If you can't do without them, make sure that you protect your precious locks. Try using specific heat protecting products such as Kerastase Ciment Thermique that is a heat activated thermo-cosmetic reconstructing milk to reinforce and beautify weakened hair.

Make time to give your hair regular treatments, whether these are in-salon or treatment masks that you can use at home. Kerastase have a prescriptive range of masks available for home use. These will help to hydrate and strengthen your hair to prevent split ends.

Lastly, our expert team recommends trying a leave-in conditioner. Tigi Bed Head's Ego Boost is a split end mender as well as a leave-in conditioner and helps to seal, smooth and protect your hair.

Following these golden rules should ensure that split ends don't occur again!