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HOW TO MAKE EVERY DAY A GOOD HAIR DAY - Ten 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 Clynol's Massive blow-dry spray, and blast with a dryer. If hair has worked itself into a tangle, comb from the ends up as running a comb from roots to the ends back-combs the knot in tighter. To stop overnight knots, apply a leave-in conditioner - Clynol's Dream balancing conditioner is ideal - 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 Clynol's Sleek frizz-free shine serum to still-damp hair - its natural organic extract polishes the hair for the kind of sleek, controlled finish of your dreams. 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 re-growth. Oil darkens the hair and increases the colour contrast. Styling also plays a part, so 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. 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 quick fix, smooth hair against the head with Clynol's Illuminate shine treatment - it's specially formulated to bring hair back to life with a smooth, shiny, silky finish. For a more practical resolution, remove residue and revive hair by washing with a deep-cleansing shampoo such as Energise from Clynol. 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 all-over mahogany or chestnut semi-permanent colour. For longer-lasting results be sure to use a specialist colour and care conditioner like Clynol's Restore - it contains active ingredients that help 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 such as the aptly named Stretch flattening balm from Clynol. This miracle in a bottle straightens even hard-to-tame naturally curly or professionally volumised hair, creating a controlled, glossy finish you'll love. 6. BEAT THE HEAT HEAT When temperatures start to soar, blow-dry hair until it's a 100 per cent dry to prevent your style from wilting. If it's a spikey texture you're after, reach for Fix ultimate hold gel - not only will it fix your hair in place in the hottest of climates, it contains UV filters to protect your hair from the sun's damaging rays. 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. Clynol's Fizz wax spray is perfect for creating more casual, deconstructed looks with a holiday vibe. 7. SAY GOODBYE TO SPLIT ENDS Scissors are the answer to split ends - regular trims are a must. Between salon visits use Clynol's Recovery repair conditioner with rich aloe vera extract 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 Caress split ends repair, a leave-in serum that helps prevent split ends by forming a protective shield that leaves the hair feeling smooth and looking shiny. 8. HOW TO FLATTEN FLYAWAYS Hairspray, such as Stay ultimate hold spray by Clynol, 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 so rather than misting straight onto the hair surface, spritz Extreme over a vent brush, let it stand for 30 seconds until tacky and then brush it through the hair. Result. 9. HERE COMES THE SUN When it comes to sun-dried hair, moisture is the best remedy. Clynol's specialist suncare regime comprises the panthenol-enriched Pure after sun hair and body shampoo to leave hair feeling revitalised, shiny and manageable, followed by Refresh after-sun balm which will soothe and smooth away rough ends or knots. Even better, use a treatment on the beach while you're on holiday. The heat intensifies the conditioning effect. Clynol's Protect sun conditioning spray is brilliant for restoring shine - use as a before-sun soother, and plait hair to minimise the exposed surface area. 10. FLICK OUT, SISTER Believe it or not, careful cutting and styling will keep even the most persistent of cowlicks on the straight and narrow. Clynol's Shape gel wax provides total hair control. Pump into palms, apply to the hair then blast with a hairdryer from above, smoothing down with a brush. Clever colour techniques can also distract attention from cowlicks and uneven hairlines. Dark colours interspersed with lighter sections help to hide kinks. Magic!

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