Q: Since having my second baby my hair seems to be in a very poor condition - split ends and generally in a mess!! Please help.

A: Once a week use a deep conditioning treatment on your hair to replenish vital moisture. Cover hair with conditioner, wrap in a towel, sit back and relax for 10 minutes to allow conditioner to penetrate into the hair shaft. After washing your hair, blot it with a towel, don't rub or wring your hair when it is wet because this is when it is at its weakest and most likely to break. Wrap the towel around your hair and leave for a few minutes to absorb the excess water. When washing your hair ensure your final rinse is in ice cold water. This closes and flattens cuticles for maximum shine. Always use a styling product before drying your hair to protect the hair when using a hair dryer. Have your hair cut every six weeks to remove damaged and split ends. Trimmed hair always looks healthier and thicker.

Q: My hair is very fine and always looks so flat?

A: Pin-curling will create sexy, curly locks by using a volumiser over clean dry hair focusing mainly on the roots. Wrap inch-wide sections around hot medium curling tongs for approximately three seconds. After curling all sections, pin the curl close to the scalp to prevent collapse. Allow hair to cool and then release curls. Finally, use wax to lift and separate curls.

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Q: Help I would love my dry and frizzy hair to be shiny and straight?

A: This can be easily resolved in a few minutes using a straightening cream. Rub serum between your palms and smooth over small sections of dry hair commencing at the root., Brush each section with a flat paddle brush wrapping one at a time around a volumising brush. On completion blast with a hairdryer for 10 seconds and unroll.

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Q: I blow dry my hair once sometimes twice a day if I'm going out! My hair looks like I have blow torched it not blow waved it?

A: Heat-activated hair savers will sort this problem out for you. Apply a heat-activated, leave-in conditioner on two-inch sections of wet hair. Blow-dry using a large, round brush, curling ends slightly. On completion comb through for a smooth finish. This should leave your hair looking ultra-shiny.

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Q: My limp hair is driving me to despair?

A: For dry hair, spritz volumiser the roots then blow-dry using a round vented brush. Section off hair and wrap around a small round brush, blasting with the dryer, finishing off with a texturising balm rubbed through your hair, avoiding the roots.

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Q: Why is my hair is so greasy?

A: Apply a frequent-use shampoo gently to the scalp. Don't use your fingers to massage the scalp as this will increase the production of natural oils. Another problem with regular washing is that the roots are greasy but the tips of the hair become dry and brittle. Apply conditioner to the mid and ends rather than the roots. Watch what you eat as well. Fatty and oily foods can contribute to the scalp and greasy skin. If you are staying at home one day use this to give your hair a rest from its daily wash and blow dry.

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Q: When I try to straighten my hair I always seem to lose most of my body in my hair

A: Frequent shampooing strips your hair of protein thus causing it to lose body. Apply a volumising lotion to replace this then blow-dry with a nozzle attachment, drying hair in two sections, commencing at the nape. Apply a small amount of serum before drying to remove frizz and add extra shine. Alternatively use straightening irons after shampooing. The steam will add moisture to your hair.

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Q: I desperately need a change? I have had the same hair style for the last 8 years. My hair is long and straight I generally just tie it back in a long pony tail. I don't want to have it cut but it needs something doing to it, but what?

A: There are numerous styles at your finger-tips. Have some fun experimenting. Curls are big this season so use your curling tongs or heated rollers, mixing soft curls with straight sections giving you an up-to-the minute Bohemian look (very fashionable and sexy). Alternatively, tie hair back - plaits, high or low ponytails give a very different look and are easy to try. Slicked back hair is very glamorous this summer. Hair extensions turn heads like nothing else before. Large, casual curls look super-sexy and take no time at all. Pin hair loosely back for a very laid-back look.

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Q: My hair is so fine and when I am blow waving it, it tangles easily, what can I do?

A: Eliminate this problem at the conditioning stage. Apply conditioner and, before rinsing out, use a wide-toothed comb taking care not to tug at the hair as this causes it to break easily. When ready to sculpt and style, use a combination of serum and gel which will increase your hair's manageability and give extra definition and shine.

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Q: Problem with dandruff?

A: Serious dandruff is thought to be caused by a fungal yeast. Pityrosporum ovale and should be treated with a special anti-dandruff shampoo. Dandruff can also be caused by eating a diet high in fatty, sugary foods lacking in vitamins and minerals. Try to eat a more balanced diet or take a daily supplement of 15mg zinc which is also good for the skin. A dry scalp is often mistaken for dandruff but is usually caused by product build-up and not rinsing hair properly. Always rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Try using a build-up remover treatment.

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Q: Short hair? Make it look soft and feminine.

A: Long layers on top make a short style look fuller and more feminine. A heavy fringe worn over the eyes makes for a chick finish.

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Q: Hair loss?

A: Don't panic! Every time you shampoo your hair you lose 30-50 hairs - more if your hair is really long. Don't worry, next time you see a clump of hair in the plug hole; it is perfectly normal.

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