How To: Perfect Hair Styling

Now I know you're probably saying, 'Hair Styling? I want bargain fashion, not hair tips' but what is the point in investing in a chic wardrobe if you don't have the hairstyle to match? Whether it's dishevelled a la Sienna Miller or blowdried Middleton-esque locks, I have you covered!

Although this product list could go on for all eternity, I have shortlisted four products which can create groomed and glossy hair or a more surfer chick vibe. Did I really just use the word 'chick'? (Sorry)

In terms of shampoo and conditioner, I use Frizz Ease by John Frieda though obviously use whatever is best for your hair type. Regardless of hair style, I use a Tangle Teezer which is genuinely a life changing product. I'd heard all the hype about it but had dismissed it as overpriced and pointless. But one weekend I was away and had left my comb at home so decided to buy this as a replacement and give it a whirl! This is the holy grail of hair products and I'm not exaggerating. As a girl with wavy hair, it detangles and brushes hair easily, without causing my hair to frizz.

Look 1: Tousled and Beach Babe Hair

Although we want the hair to be wavy, we DON'T want frizz so rather than towel-drying, use an old cotton T-shirt to dry hair whilst also minimising frizziness. To ensure hair remains volumised and retains it's style, apply a liberal spritz of Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray at the roots and follow it up with an all-over misting of Umberto Giannini Grunge Glamour Tousled Salt Spray. Although you want the spray to cover your hair, don't be too heavy-handed as it can cause a slight crispiness. Now scrunch your hair and twist pieces to boost the wavy-ness of the hair.

Either leave the hair to air dry (whilst occasionally scrunching) or tilt your head upside down and dry it with a hairdryer that has a diffuser attachment. If you have a diffuser, definitely use it as it maximises the tousled look and also adds a lot of volume.

Finally, put a small amount of Moroccan Argan Oil on the ends of your locks as salt sprays can be quite drying and it can help to tame flyaways.

And perfecto! Bedhead hair is achieved. I always find that to keep it looking fresh for the next few days, spritz a little water on your hair and scrunch it again which boosts the curl. Also feel free to use a dry shampoo as this will add lift at the roots.

Look 2: Chic Blowdry

This look may require a little extra work but the satisfaction of having perfectly groomed hair far outweighs the effort. As with the first look, apply the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray but this time skip the tousling spray. Next apply a little Moroccan Argan Oil and comb it all through with the Tangle Teezer. 

For the actual blowdrying, part your hair into small sections and work systematically through them. This time use the beak-shaped (professional or what?) attachment and point it downwards to flatten the hair shaft. Wrap each section around a medium-sized barrel brush and take time to ensure that hair is fully dry before moving on. Finish up with a blast of ice cold air to set the style and add some hairspray to ensure that it stays in place.

And that's it! Your hair should swish like a princess' (or Duchess'?) now! 

What's your favourite hair styling products?