13 handy hair-styling hacks

Whether you’re a curly girl, a wavy lady or prefer to keep hair sleek and straight, here are some handy tricks to help you create the perfect look in a flash

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These simple tips can help you master your hair and reclaim your mornings as you speed up and simplify your styling routine. You can use the saved time to write us a thank-you note, or just have an extra 10 minutes in bed.

1. Turns out we’ve been putting hair grips in wrong all this time; sliding them into your hair with the wavy side down will give you a better hold. Who knew?
    
2. If you need even more staying power, spritz grips with hairspray for extra hold.
    
3. For easy fringe straightening, roll a silk scarf into a thick band (thick enough to cover the fringe), place it over the fringe, tie snugly at the back of your head and leave for 5-10 minutes.  The slight pressure should help flatten any hard-to-tame bits. Set with hairspray if needed.
    
4. Draping a silk scarf over your pillow before you sleep will help preserve curls overnight.
    
5. A toothbrush makes a surprisingly versatile styling tool – use with a touch of frizz tamer to smooth flyaway strands before sealing with hairspray for extra neatness.
    
6. Create easy beach waves by plaiting dry hair, then running hair straighteners over the braids.
    
7. If your hair tends to fall flat in ponytails and plaits, give it a boost with a texturising spray and use a toothbrush to backcomb it lightly.
    
8. Use a carabiner (a metal clip for connecting ropes) to organise hair ties so you can remove one at a time.
    
9. Normal towels can be rough on curls – use a T-shirt for a gentler way to keep curls in shape.
    
10. Spritzing with hydrating oil mist can help define and deep-condition dry curly hair. Apply generously before bed and wash out in the morning for shiny hair and bouncy curls.
     
11. When curling your hair, start from the middle and work your way out for longer-lasting curls.
     
12. If your hair is fine and flat, try adding plumping powder at the roots, then backcomb the under layers for extra lift.
     
13. If a ponytail makes your hair go flat on top, spritz it with volume spray, put it in a half-ponytail, then tease the crown area before tying the lengths into a ponytail.

Switching up your hairstyle at home is simple with the Batiste Stylist range. From sleek and straight to big and bouncy, whatever you’re after, there’s a product to help you get the look without the effort. See the full range at http://batistehair.co.uk/products/stylist