We all have days when our crowning glory resembles a crown of thorns.
When the frizz won’t dissipate; when the lengths are limp; when 45 bobby pins and a turban can’t control your ‘do and there’s no time to wash, condition and start again.
No need to burst into tears. In these situations, it’s always good to have a trick or two up your sleeve, so we went in search of the best tress-tamers out there.
Invest now and never endure a bad hair day again…
The O Pod
If it’s bouncy curls you’re after, and you like to do your make-up or chase children around the house while they set, this space-age piece of tech is made for you. The O Pod heats each O Roller in less than four seconds and they warm up from the core, so they won’t burn your hands. The rollers are available in three sizes, so you can choose your bounce level. Pop ’em in, slurp a coffee, dress a toddler, take ’em out and you’re ready to leave the house looking like you’ve spent the morning in the salon. €164 here.
Hair Touch-Up, L’Oreal
Why is it always when you’ve already left the house that you spot grey hairs? If silvery strands are the bane of your life, keep a miniature can of L’Oreal’s brilliant Hair Touch Up. Available in four shades, the pigment sprays on evenly and won’t budge until you shampoo. Its freeze-dry technology also ensures there’s no wet or sticky effect or colour transfer. A serious handbag here. €12.10 here.
Big Hair Airstyler from BaByliss
Designed with a 42mm rotating ceramic barrel and two revolving speeds, this baby adds instant body and bounce to fringes, shorter hair and longer locks with layers. Ionic technology keeps static and frizz in check, while the wand transforms limp hair into voluminous, silky locks. There’s two heat settings, one for initial drying if you’re fresh from the shower and the low heat to style hair. Once you get the hang of it, you may never need a professional blow-dry again. A bargain €55.60 here.
Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment
Redken takes multi-tasking to the next level with their new One United spray. Everyone’s hair has a unique texture but this product improves the condition of every hair type and texture with a whopping 25 benefits in one bottle. The secret is what they call a Cationic Complex, which contains charged cationic agents that adhere to the hair for detangling and conditioning, as well as an unique Kera-Care technology, which protects hair from heat styling and coconut oil for smoothness, softness and shine. €21.80, launching this month.
Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion Spray
Running late? No time for a blow-dry? No problem. Spritz some of this onto towel-dried lengths, gently scrunch and allow to air-dry. A salt-in-oil innovation, this mellow mix of tropical oils and texturising sea salts creates soft, sea-tossed shiny waves… before you hit your desk. €30 from Boots.
InStyler
We’ve heard stylists rave about these clever wands for ages, but not until we tried one for ourselves did we truly understand their appeal. A sort of straightener and curling tong in one, the secret to the InStyler lies in its rotating heated polishing cylinder and precision-aligned bristles. The cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand into gentle waves, a cool flick or bouncy ends. This genius tool heats up in a jiffy and works like a dream, finishing a section of hair every 30 seconds – and there’s two different barrel sizes available for €64.99 here.
Check out this how-to for inspo…
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