Anti-ageing hair care buys

Top buys for healthy hair

Healthy hair lifts your face and makes you look younger. It\'s important to find the right products that suit your hair - read on for some of the top buys on the market right now. Some are specially geared for anti-ageing and some we just think are great ... click on the \'Next\' button above to read more.

Anti-ageing hair care

Dove has recently launched an anti-ageing range of shampoo and conditioner - or ‘pro-age\' as they are calling it which sounds nice and positive. The range claims to restore volume and body to thinning hair, and has picked up some good reviews from users since its launch.

Dove Pro-age shampoo, £2.59

www.dove.com

Banish frizz

It might have had a certain appeal when you were a toddler, but dry untidy frizzy hair is extremely ageing. The Aussie haircare range is one of the best on the market for battling frizz, using Australian ingredients to smooth and nourish hair. The Miracle conditioner is formulated with extract of Australian Blue Gum leaves from the Eucalyptus tree to combat static and protect the hair without weighing it down.

Frizz Miracle Conditioner, £3.49

www.aussiehair.com

Defy time

The new anti-ageing range from Charles Worthington offers a whole armoury of tools to fight hair ageing. And as years of blow drying, straightening, crimping, curling and styling start to take their toll, it\'s important to protect the hair from excessive heat which will leave hair looking dried out and lacklustre. The heat defence spray allows you to style your hair by whatever means while protecting from heat up to 200 degrees Celsius.

Time Defy Heat Defence Styling Spray, £5.49

www.charlesworthington.com

Sleek and groomed

Healthy glossy hair looks full of life and vitality. New to the ‘hair nourishing\' market is this Klorane shampoo with papyrus milk, a creamy shampoo that coats the hair fibres for a soft shiny finish. Developed for use on all hair types, it\'s a good treatment for hair that has been exposed to chemical treatments or UV exposure - at this age, what hair hasn\'t!

Shampoo with Papyrus Milk, £5.49

Available nationwide from start of October

Treat for hair

A hair mask is a great way to give your hair an intensive moisture boost and this product from beauty experts Urban Retreat contains proteins to condition and provide shine. Quick and easy, just leave in for two to ten minutes (depending on what your hair needs), then rinse, shampoo and condition as normal.

Urban Retreat Hair Therapy £8.95

Available from Boots, Urban Retreat salons, www.beautique.com

Care for your scalp

Scalp problems can also affect the condition and appearance of your hair. The new Schwarzkopf Professional BC Sensitive Soothe range contains aloe vera essence plus Sensitivitin, formulated to strengthen the skin\'s barrier function. It includes a shampoo (£8.95), conditioner (£9.95) and a hard-working scalp serum.

BC Sensitive Soothe Calming Scalp Serum, £12.80 for eight applications

www.schwarzkopf.co.uk, 01296 314000

Two-step process

Wella has developed a combination treatment to remove product build up, which can leave hair looking limp and lifeless. The purifying shampoo contains delicate micro cleansing beads for deep cleaning, while the leave-in conditioner coats hair with creamy moisture for instant hydration.

Purifying shampoo £6.95

Aqua Essence £7.95

www.salonfinder.co.uk

Beat dandruff

White flakes on the shoulders don\'t do anything for the image. The most common cause of a flaky scalp is dandruff, though if the problem is persistent you should check for scalp psoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis as well. Medicated shampoos like Neutrogena® fight the problem using a solubilised coal tar extract, which can help slow down the over-production of skin cells and relieve itchiness.

Neutrogena® T/Gel® Therapeutic Shampoo, £4.99

www.neutrogenauk.co.uk

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