Hair growing pains expert tips

handbag.com bring you expert hair tips on how best to grow your hair long. We offer advice on how to keep your hair healthy when growing it, whether it’s already long or short.

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1. Ben Fordham

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'Start with a visit to a hairdresser. A good consultation to find out how you can grow your hair is essential - work out the hairstyle that you would like and therefore the best way to grow your hair. For example, there is no point in growing the back long if you want a bob.\'
Ben Fordham, FordhamWhite, London W1. Appts: 020 7287 8484

2. Joe Mehmet

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'Keep the shape - regular trims are a must. I find the mistake clients make is letting their hair grow and giving the hair salon a wide berth during the process - hence hair becomes bitty, unruly and messy-looking. A blunt cut every six weeks will keep it in good shape. As the hair grows, often the direction it grows in will change, so a whole new blow drying technique may be needed. Ask your stylist.\'
Joe Mehmet, Joe Carol Salon, London SW3. Appts: 020 7581 5222

3. Alberto Perez

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'Blonde hair is generally floppier and finer than other colour types so it\'s important to add support with label.m Thickening Cream, £9.95, or a good mousse like label.m Volume Mousse, £7.95, to achieve full, luxurious hair. You can also take advantage of this season\'s trend of curls and use heated rollers for volume.\'
Alberto Perez, Essensuals www.essensuals.com

4. Leonardo Rizzo

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'When growing out a fringe or your whole style introduce cute clips, alice bands, and bobby pins to add a touch of glamour. They can also change a style and add structure whether it\'s gripping back a fringe, pinning in the sides or clipping up the back.\'
Leonardo Rizzo for Sanrizz salons www.sanrizz.co.uk

5. Nicola Hullat

hair care,hair Short to long hair tips \'Short hair can be made to look instantly longer by shaping and layering it in specific areas. If you have a style that is rounded, a sleeker look can be achieved by thinning and shaping the front layers of the hair. Another tip is to sweep fringes to the side as this helps to lengthen the face, making hair seem longer, instantly.\'
Nicola Hullat, West Row Hairdressing, Wetherby. Appts: 01937 588777

6. Rae Palmer

hair care,hair Growing hair tips \'Distract yourself and others from the dreaded in-between stage by having some state-of-the-art colour work to bring your hair to life. This will give you extra willpower and prevent you having it all cut off due to one bad hair day too many.\'
Rae Palmer for Rae Palmer Hairdressing, Southsea. Appts: 02392 426622

7. Luke Hersheson

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'If you\'re going from mid-length to long, don\'t get into the habit of just scraping your hair back without even bothering to brush it or look in the mirror. Create a bit of teasing texture by backcombing the crown area and sides and go for a more sculpted shape with a \'60s feel. Secure with L\'Oréal Professionnel tecni.art fix design spray, £8.50.\'
Luke Hersheson for Daniel Hersheson www.danielhersheson.com

8. Michael Barnes

hair care,hair Bob hair tips \'If you\'re leaving longer gaps between visits to let your hair grow invest the money you\'re saving in conditioning, strengthening or glossing treatments in-salon. They\'re excellent value for money and your hair will respond well to the pampering. Book in for a blow-dry at the same time.;
Michael Barnes for Michael Barnes Hairdressing, London. Appts: 020 7240 0311.

9. Steven Carey

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'Body, lift and volume are crucial when growing out your style as there\'s a tendency for hair to go flat and lifeless due to the lack of shape and style. Adding oomph will give the illusion you have healthier hair and more of it than you actually do. Senscience Volume Boost Styling Foam, £9.95 (01282 683100), is a favourite.”
Steven Carey for Steven Carey Mayfair, London. Appts: 020 7495 5353

10. Darren Gilbert

hair care,hair Long hair tips \'One of the things clients complain the most about is growing out a fringe. Ensure that the edges are kept softer as this makes it a lot easier to style – ie, curl, straighten or leave it bouncy.\'
Darren Gilbert, Umberto Giannini, Brindley Place, Birmingham.

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