Many things can damage your hair, including excessive exposure to sunlight and chemicals, such as chlorine in swimming pools. The number one cause of hair damage, however, is using heated styling tools such as hairdryers and straighteners.

Keith Hobbs is the clinical director of the Institute of Trichologists, which deals with the scientific study of hair and the scalp. He advises leaving hair to dry naturally as wet hair is more fragile and easier to damage. If using a hairdryer he recommends using ‘a lower heat and keeping the dryer at least six inches from hair. If towel drying, do so gently.’

Another danger to avoid when using a hairdryer is to utilise a barrel brush to pull hair taut. This can put a lot of unnecessary stress on hair and weaken it. In such circumstances an old fashioned flat brush, such as a Denman, is preferable as it has widely spaced bristles.

In any case you are probably better off putting yourself in the hands of the experts. Why not pay a visit to Pazazz Hair Studio in Gloucester where you can be assured of a professional experience. Contact them for an appointment on 01452 886262 or visit their website, www.pazazzhairstudio.co.uk