Expert’s Top 5: Leigh Keates

Cloud Nine Original Iron

From a professional point of view this is the best straightening iron on the market. It is premium quality to the touch and gives a first-class finish on the hair.

It also allows you to adjust the temperature for those concerned about their hair condition.  Adjust the temperature control to suit your hair type (see www.cloudninehair.com). Take sections an inch in thickness and no wider than the irons plate and glide down the shaft once, at constant speed. Damage is most likely to occur if you quickly skim over the same section more than once.

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Philip Kingsley One More Day Dry shampoo

This is one of those products that does exactly what it says on the tin, use it to freshen up your 'do from the day before.

I love that it is a light weightless product and has a delicate, inoffensive fragrance.  Apply at your roots especially at your crown and hairline to soak up any natural oils, revitalising at the scalp.

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Parlux 385 Power Light Ceramic Ionic Dryer

Super light hairdryer packed with a punch, boasting ceramic ionic technology which reduces drying time and frizz.

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Phytologie Phyto 9 Moisturiser

This is a daily moisturising cream for your hair. As you would cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin, Phyto 9 is step 3 after your shampoo and conditioner.

Use on wet hair as a pre blow-dry cream or once dry to calm down flyways.

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Sibel Strong Matte Hair Grips

These are the strongest grips I have come across. They have a matte finish which prevents slippage and hides perfectly in your hair unlike usual metallic finish grips.

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