Luscious Locks
Monday 2nd July 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
Personal style is all about meticulous grooming so however on-trend your wardrobe may be and no matter how much you splashed out for your fab new heels, the real secret to looking utterly gorgeous lies in the very basics: clean white teeth, clear skin, manicured nails and, of course, a healthy head of glossy hair. But if your hair is more dry and brittle than it is shiny and soft, it’s time to take serious action.
Hair is easily stressed by wind, rain, sunshine and pollution as well as air conditioning, central heating and the intense heat created by styling tools so just as skin occasionally needs an extra shot of moisture, a regular treatment with an intensive conditioner will help to restore softness and shine, repair damage and reduce the risk of breakage.
Once applied, boost results by sealing in heat and moisture with cling film or a plastic shower cap, and to keep hair in great condition in between treatments, always carry an umbrella, use a silk pillowcase (to smooth and reduce static) and have ends trimmed every 6-10 weeks.
L’Occitane Ultra Rich Hair Crème, £12
Packed with shea butter to nourish and soften parched hair, this beautifully scented formula repairs damage and protects against the elements with superb results visible after only one treatment. It also reconditions tired or dry curls.
Available at www.loccitane.com 
Burt’s Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Treatment, £11.50
Hate hanging about in the cold with dripping wet hair? This ultra-convenient and very rich conditioner is applied to dry hair and contains nutritious avocado oil, oat protein and olive oil as well as nettle extract to revitalize tired tresses.
Available at www.heals.co.uk
TIGI Bed Head Treat Me Right Hair Mask, £14.60
Strongly scented with peppermint this treatment isn’t for the faint hearted but used once or twice a week it works real wonders to revitalise dull and drab hair in as little as five minutes. Top marks for packaging too!
Available at www.jasonshankey.co.uk
Molton Brown Reawakening Mer-Rouge Hair Hydramasque, £22
This intensive treatment is enriched with amino acids, vitamins and Dulse Sea extracts to rejuvenate and soften stressed-out hair, add shine and tame wild ends. Hair does need to be towel dried prior to application but once on this super-quick formula works in only 3-5 minutes.
Available at www.moltonbrown.co.uk
Bumble and Bumble Deep Conditioner, £18.50
With collagen, keratin and kiwi extract to penetrate and repair even the most chemically-dependant hair, just a dab of this buttery treatment adds gloss and transforms dryness into silky softness. We particularly love the quick-twist cap for easy and mess-free application.
Available at www.harrods.com
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