Treating your hair according to its thickness and texture is the first step to ensuring it looks its best. So always consider your hair type when choosing which products you use, the style you select, and even the type of colour that’s best for you. Here are some pointers.

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Hair type
It can look soft and silky, but hair made up of narrow strands also tends to be fragile and requires conditioning care.

Cut
One-length styles such as bobs can make finer hair appear fuller – which in turn looks younger!

Tip
Highlights or lowlights give the illusion of depth, so can make fine hair appear as if it has more volume. Take inspiration from Jennifer Aniston, the queen of the bob.

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Hair type
Hair strands that have a thicker diameter can be unruly – but, on the plus side, your hair is likely to be stronger, too.

Cut
Short styles work well – as do longer lengths that are heavy and will pull hair down. Layers can reduce bulk. And longer styles give you the freedom to try a dressy up-do, a la Helena.

Tip
If you rely on heat appliances, apply Osmo Wonder 10 Leave-In Treatment (£11.40 for 250ml, www.osmo.uk.com).

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Hair type
The shiniest of the bunch, straight hair reflects light like no other thanks to flat-lying cuticles. But it can be prone to lankness if you don’t use the right products.

Cut
Bobs and long styles make the most of straight hair’s natural shine, but if yours has a tendency to go limp, take your lead from Gwyneth and think about having some layers cut in.

Tip
Protect long hair from breakages by regularly treating it with Nioxin Intensive Therapy Deep Repair Hair Masque (£14.45 for 150ml, www.feelunique.com).

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Hair type
Without a flat surface to reflect the light, wavy locks can look dull. They can also be hard to manage and very prone to frizz.

Cut
Depending on the shape of your curls, you might benefit from having some of the volume taken out with clever layering. Take your lead from Sarah Jessica Parker with her natural easy curls.

Tip
Add shine with a finishing product. Toni & Guy Classic Shine Gloss Serum (£7.19 for 30ml, Boots) helps control frizz and tames flyaways, too.

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Asian hair tends to be thick, with a round shaft, which means it’s often very straight and not great for holding a style. Fix yours in place with Beever Spritz Fix (£11.30 for 150ml, www.beever.co.uk).

Tip
On thick Asian hair, strong-hold products will help maintain your style. Opt for a stylish side pony-tail like Lucy Liu to add a touch of red-carpet glamour.

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years

Regular intensive treatments are vital for Afro hair as it is so prone to breakages. Apply natural coconut oil (available from Holland & Barrett) at night and wrap hair in a scarf.

Opt for a textured cut like Halle Berry's for a super-chic look that is bang on trend.

You might also like…
Solve your hair dilemmas
Create the perfect up-do
Top 10 hairstyles of the last 50 years