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Q: My short, fine hair is a mousey non-descript colour. How can I liven it up?
A: The best colours for you would be coppery-blonde highlights. These add movement to the hair and give the appearance of thickness to fine hair.
Q: How can I get my long, thick hair to stay up?
A: Pull your hair into a high ponytail, then split it into six even sections. Take each length and wind it around two fingers, then pin to your head near the ponytail band. Repeat until you've made a complete circle. For a spikey look divide the ponytail into six, then twist each section like a rope. Pin it to the head allowing the end of each 'rope' to splay out like a fan.
Q: Can I give my hair fullness without curls?
A: Yes! Just ask your stylist for a root perm. It will lift and give volume making it easier to style - blow-dry the ends under for a sophisticated look.

Dawn to Dusk
A good haircut should double up for work and play, being able to change your style from a business look to a 'clubby' or glam-evening style is a must. Ask your stylist for ideas on a versatile style for you and get them to show you how to achieve at least two distinctive looks....

Work
For a cool business look blow-dry hair away from face using a shine-mousse. Using smoothing irons hair was lifted at roots in sections then combed through before spraying with shine spray.
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For a glam-punk look use a smoothing iron to get root lift staright upwards in small sections. When hair is cooled separate sections with a polishing wax pulling strands down to create a random fringe.

Work
This sleek look was blow-dried smooth using a round brush and a blow-dry lotion for hold. For a neat and shiny finish a small amount of sculpting wax was warmed between palms and smoothed downwards over hair.
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Funk it up with wax or gel rubbed between palms. Insert fingers into style at roots and gently pull hair upwards. To finish, tease individual strands upwards and outwards at random, all-over beginning at the crown.

Work
This sleek bob was blow-dried smooth using the BaByliss Volume Air Plus which is specifically designed to create versatile styles.
Play
The same classic bob was given lift and waves by using the brush attachment on the Volume Air Plus. Spray with a very fine mist of hairspray to hold all evening.
Top Tips
Slim down chubby cheeks with layers cut at cheek length.
Add lots of different shades of blonde to make hair look full of volume.
Accentuate lots of layers on auburn hair by having the ends 'tipped' with a lighter, coppery shade.
Tame flyaway ends on mid-length hair by having long layers cut.

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Limp & Lifeless?
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If your hair's as flat as a pancake when you wake, take a tip from top hairdresser Umberto Giannini.

  • Natural movement is essential and starts with a good cut. If your hair is fine, a 'club cut' - which slices the hair straight across and gives a solid edge - maximises volume. If your hair is thick, your hairdresser can make the most of its volume by 'texturising' - cutting into the mid-lengths and ends of hair to break up the shape, for an uneven, dishevelled effect.

  • Build height while you dry. Work some volumising mousse into the roots or apply a strong hold blow-dry lotion or spray, when use your fingers to tease hair upwards as you style - the heat from the dryer will encourage volume. If your hair is long, tip your head upside-down while blow-drying to lift the underneath.

  • Bad hair day? Boost the roots by inserting heated rollers at the crown. Spritz with a light styling spray then blast with a hairdryer. Leave the rollers in place while you do your make-up, then unwind for bags of body!

  • Invest in a few tools. Starightening irons are great for shorter hair - clamp large sections from roots to ends for a spikey look. For long hair, always dry with a diffuser. Heated rollers are handy for all lengths - for volume rather than curl, leave in for a few minutes only.

How to…. Use an Air Styler.

  • For best results use on slightly damp hair.
  • Always use a heat-protecting product before styling.
  • If you want tighter curls divide the hair into many sections - larger sections for larger curls.
  • To create root lift as well as curls look out for stylers that have a 'finger-like' prong attachment. Simply slide the attachment close to the scalp and wrap hair around. Don’t pull as you would with a brush attachment, simply hold in place until you get the lift you want. Remove by sliding out.
  • Always let hair cool before dressing into desired style.
  • Finish with a fine mist to hold style.
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