Linziclips These small clips have a clever double hinge that has great grip and holds more hair in place than some bigger designs.
From £2.20 each (at selected Fenwick stores)

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisture & Shine shampoo The new, rebranded version still leaves hair soft, shiny and smelling fabulous.
£2.29 for 250ml (available nationwide)

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme A pre-shampoo intensive conditioning mask designed for extremely damaged, coarse, porous hair.
£23.50 for 150ml (philipkingsley.com)

Umberto Giannini Spa Rituals Overnight Magic Hair Repair A night balm that you don’t need to wash out. Hair is soft and shiny when you wake.
£4.99 for 150ml (available at Boots nationwide)

Charles Worthington Results volume boosting mousse A humidity-resistant formula that keeps hair frizz-free and adds volume.
£4.49 for 200ml (charlesworthington.co.uk)

Kiehl’s Crème with Silk Groom Smoothes away frizz, calms flyaway hair and defines curls and waves.
£16.64 for 125ml (020-7240 2411)

Tangle Teezer professional detangling brush Detangle hair and reduce breakage, split ends and damage with this salon favourite.
£9.77 (020-7274 6128)

Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme for Fine Curls A light, sweet-smelling formula to support soft, fine curls that are prone to drooping.
£21 for 250ml (bumbleandbumble.com)

James Brown Fabulously Flirty Dry Shampoo Soaks up excess oil and gives a “just washed” appearance to the hair.
£5.99 for 150ml (available at Boots nationwide)

ghd Fat Hair Lotion A heat-activated product that gives body and definition, while also helping to repair damaged hair.
£12.95 for 150ml (ghdhair.com)

Aveda Shampure conditioner This soothing daily conditioner leaves all hair types looking healthy.
£9.50 for 250ml (0870 0342380)

Denman Classic Styling Brush Perfect for all hair types. Now available in this on-trend animal print.
£8.75 (0800 262509)

Bumble and bumble Bandball A handy bundle of hair elastics in neon and neutral colours.
£16 (bumbleandbumble.com)

Ojon Detox Recovery Cleanser Naturally cleanses down to the root and scalp, leaving hair silky and manageable.
£18 for 200ml (ojon.co.uk)

L'Oréal Elnett Satin hairspray This classic hairspray manages firm, long-lasting hold without stickiness.
£4.49 for 200ml (available nationwide)

Daniel Hersheson waving tongs
Create beachy, textured, soft waves with these idiot-proof tongs.
£85 (020-7201 8797)

MOP C-system Hydrating Conditioner Packed with vitamin C, this is designed to preserve colour on treated hair.
£10.95 for 300ml (01282 613413)

Andrew Barton Blown Away Professional Hairdryer A high-specification dryer that delivers ultra-fast drying and frizz-free, shiny hair. £30 (available at Argos nationwide)

Phytodéfrisant Botanical Relaxing Hair Balm Relaxes and softens permed or naturally frizzy hair without the use of chemicals.£12.50 for 100ml (lookfantastic.com)

John Frieda Frizz-ease hair serum Apply to wet hair for a polished glossy finish on straight or curly styles.
£5.99 for 50ml (available at Boots nationwide)

Garnier Nutrisse Cream This at-home colour kit covers grey hairs effectively and contains avocado oil for nourishment.
£6.49 (available nationwide)

Fekkai 3-minute mask An intense treatment that extends the life of colour treatments.
£28 for 150g at Space NK (spacenk.co.uk)

Shu Uemura Silk Bloom restorative shampoo for damaged hair Restores cuticles and builds strength, body and vitality.
£21.50 for 300ml (0800 6335021)

Kérastase Age Recharge Repairs and firms the hair, while protecting weakened hair fibres.
£25 for 200ml (0800 3164400)

label.m Shine Spray Controls static and smoothes split ends to give brilliant shine without being sticky or greasy.
£9.95 for 125ml (0870 7708080)

One reader has the chance to win all the products shown here. For your chance to win, answer the following question:
Which product was featured in the 1965 film Pierrot Le Fou? a ) ghd Fat Hair Lotion b) Elnett Satin hairspray c) Linziclips Send your answer and contact details to: Beauty Top 100/faceandbody, The Times, 1 Pennington Street, London E98 1TT. Entries must be received by August 28. The Editor’s decision is final.

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