Problem: Ropey roots

Solution: Disguise regrowth with a zigzag parting to break up that giveaway block of darker colour.

Prescription: Be precise with the Denman Ultimate Ebonite Detangling & Grooming Comb, £8, Boots, 0800 262509.

Sizzling spring hair make-over

 
Move over lacklustre locks and make room for vitality and va-va-voom.

Problem: Frequently flat

Solution: To add serious root lift tilt head down and blast dry roots until almost touch dry before styling as normal.

Prescription: Big it up with TIGI S-Factor Body Booster Plumping Spray, £13.30, www.tigi.co.uk 0844 844 0944.

Problem: Dull and duller

Solution: Reveal hidden radiance with a shine-enhancing mask once a week.

Prescription: Wella System Professional Luminous Mask, £13.95, www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk gives hair lashings of luminosity.

Problem: Inclined to fine

Solution: Build up body from root to tip with foundation products that fill out each strand leaving hair thicker looking.

Prescription: Wash and grow with Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Shampoo, £11.50, and Pure Abundance Volumizing Clay Conditioner, £17, www.aveda.com

Problem: Curly chaos

Solution: Keep curls and waves well moisturised to prevent frizz. Use a diffuser and a curl activator to increase definition and create polish.

Prescription: Scrunch Aussie Dual Personality Curl Defining + Shine Mousse, £3.49, into damp waves or curls.

Problem: Washed out woes

Solution: Adjust hair colour seasonally to work with your skin tone. Nothing says summer like a few golden highlights around the hairline.

Prescription: Dark blondes and mid brunettes go sun-kissed with Boots Hi Lite Conditioning Hi-lite Kit, £3.79.

Problem: Inexplicably oily

Solution: Keep a clear head with a shampoo with a mild de-greasing action, and a mud mask to mop up excess oil with nowhere to go.

Prescription: Bumble & Bumble Tonic Shampoo, £15, 0207 836 0818, with tea tree and peppermint, and Schwarzkopf Professional SEAH HAIRSPA Fango Mud Mask, £15.15. www.schwarzkopf.co.uk 01296 314000.

Problem: Browned off

Solution: Brunettes keep your femme fatale look flawless and disguise stray greys by brushing mascara over any offending white hairs.

Prescription: Blink and you\'ll miss it with Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Brownish Black, £4.99

Problem: Brassy blonde

Solution: From dulling deposits in tap water to product build-up, life can be unfair.

Prescription: Shine on with John Frieda Sheer Blonde Healthy Attitude Leave-in Nourishing Spray, £4.49.

Problem: Breaking point

Solution: Play Florence Nightingale to your follicles and restore stressed, weak and brittle hair overdosed on heat styling and colour work to health.

Prescription: Come on strong with Kérastase Résistance Force Bain de Force Shampoo, £13, Ciment Anti-Usure Conditioner, £16, and Take Home Weekend Ritual Forceintense (price of this varies depending on the salon) 0800 316 4400.

Problem: Doing the splits

Solution: While there\'s no cosmetic cure for split ends other than regular trims, there are products that produce neater looking tips.

Prescription: Polish and protect against future damage with Therapi Silk Hairpolishing Serum Spray, £9.99 www.TherapiBeauty.co.uk 01484 400818.

Problem: Fast fade-out

Solution: Slow the fade of your racy red, burnished brunette or babelicious blonde with haircare products containing nature\'s floral shield Sunflower Extract.

Prescription: Paul Mitchell Color Protect Locking Spray, £9.99, 0845 659 0012, with Activated Moisturising Shine.

Problem: Temple trauma

Solution: Fringes disguise thinning hair at the temples. Grading the sides of longer hair from the fringe downwards is both flattering and on trend.

Prescription: Consultation with your hairdresser.