hair products

• 1 Take a fresh look at lacquer
  Most hairdressers have no qualms about 'finishing off' a coif with a quick spray of lacquer, but it's hard not to associate the product with the stiff and formal looks of our grandmothers' generation....

• 2 Hair conditioner myths and half-truths
  Hair conditioner is a surprisingly recent addition to the standard beauty product range, but its quality and effects have improved radically since it was introduced, and it's now an essential for most...

• 3 The time is right... to dye your hair
  There's a best time and a best procedure for just about everything, even for dyeing your hair. It's tempting to think it's a good idea to wash your hair just before applying dye – after all won't...

• 4 First aid for summer-damaged hair
  Summer sunshine may be good for the spirit, but it isn't always so good for the body. In particular, unless you usually have greasy hair, the chances are that your tresses have suffered from and are now...

• 5 Make a date with DIY colour
  As the credit downturn continues to make itself felt in all aspects of our lives, the latest area to fall prey to the crunch is our monthly visit to the colourist. Women, it seems, are opting to do it...

• 6 Kate Hudson launches haircare range
  As the producer and star of Bride Wars, Kate Hudson has proven that she's multi-talented. And now she can add haircare expert and campaigner for good causes to her CV because Kate's joined with celebrity...