Fix-it-fast remedies to banish bad hair days forever.

1. THE INSTANT PICK-ME-UP

Hair that’s suffered a hard day at the office, or that’s been squashed overnight can be revived with a simple spritz of water so you can re-style as normal.

However, to get that all-important extra lift at the roots, spray on a fail-safe volumiser like move massive volume spray from Clynol’s Style range and blast with a dryer.

If hair has worked itself into a tangle, comb from the ends up.

“Running a comb from roots to the ends back-combs the knot in tighter,” says top international hairdresser Jed Hamill of Graham Webb International.

“To stop overnight knots, apply a leave-in conditioner to the ends before bedtime. Tie hair into a ponytail, twist into a bun and fix with a covered elastic band.”

2. CONTROL THAT FRIZZ

To combat frizz, your best strategy is to leave hair until almost dry before styling. Products that work to close the hair cuticle also help to reduce frizz. Apply a small amount of frizz-free shine serum to still-damp hair.

Trick of the trade: Tame curls by wrapping 2cm-wide sections of hair around your fingers, then set them using a blow-dryer with a diffuser. Separate the ringlets with your fingers, gently pulling them apart.

3. ROOT OUT THE PROBLEM!

Keeping hair clean helps disguise different-coloured regrowth.

“Oil darkens the hair and increases the colour contrast,” says Jed. He suggests visiting a salon to add light streaks into darker sections using a splice colour technique, where slices of colour are randomly placed throughout the hair to create an illusion of lightness and depth.

“Styling also plays a part,” he continues. “Avoid straight partings that expose the hairline. Brush your fringe forwards and pull sections in alternate directions, across the parting, to create a zig-zag at the roots.”

4. BRIGHTEN DULL HAIR

Hair that doesn’t bounce back after shampooing probably means you’ve overdone it with spray and gel.

Try the touch test: Run your fingers down a strand of hair - if it feels rough all the way, it’s more than likely to be coated with product residue.

For a practical resolution, remove residue and revive hair by washing with a deep-cleansing shampoo such as Clynol Care speciality clear purifying shampoo. Its protein-rich cotton extract makes it the perfect cleanser for fine, limp, over-burdened hair.

A professional colour service also brightens hair – once you try it, you’ll never look back! Add golden highlights to warm up natural blonde tones. Brunettes can try an all-over mahogany or chestnut semi-permanent colour.

For longer-lasting results be sure to use a specialist colour care regime that helps maintain colour tone and preserve vibrancy.

5. AVOID GROW-BACK TRAUMA

Pssst! Nothing beats professional colour to create the illusion of hair length. The secret? The reflection of light on dark colours adds depth and strengthens the perimeter of the hair, so it looks longer.

Maximise the length by drying hair with a straightening balm. This is a miracle in a bottle and straightens even hard-to-tame naturally curly or permed hair, creating a controlled, glossy finish you’ll love!

6. BEAT THE HEAT

When the temperature starts to soar, blow-dry hair until it’s 100 per cent dry to prevent your style from wilting.

If it’s a spiky texture you’re after, reach for an ultimate hold gel. Meanwhile, take a tip from Nicole Kidman, and stick with your natural texture.

Flattening or creating curls is harder in hot weather – if you’re determined to do it, protect hair before using heated appliances and use a wax to seal in the hair texture.

7. SAY GOODBYE TO SPLIT ENDS

Scissors are the answer to split ends – regular trims are a must. Between salon visits use a deep conditioning treatment to strengthen hair and prevent strands splitting further. But don’t wait too long for a cut as frayed ends will cause hair to break.

Take preventative action by lavishing hair with repair caress split ends repair from Clynol’s Care range, a leave-in serum that helps prevent split ends by forming a protective shield and that leaves hair feeling smooth and looking shiny.

8. HOW TO FLATTEN FLYAWAYS

Hairspray is your ultimate secret weapon for controlling short strands that refuse to lie down!

“Static is often a problem for fine hair, but hairspray sticks down flyaways without weighing on the hair,” says Jed Hamill.

Rather than misting straight onto the hair surface, Jed spritzes spray over a vent brush, lets it stands for 30 seconds until tacky, then brushes it through the hair. Result!