“One of the biggest problems I see is people overheating their hair,” Appleton says, whether that’s with a straightener, curling wand or a blowdry brush: “Heat protection is so important, yet many still skip it,” observes Appleton. While it may save a few minutes, overlooking this step can damage your hair over time, leading to dryness, breakage, and split ends. For lightweight protection up to 450°, we recommend the Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist, £28, to repair and smooth hair as you style. The innovative product is formulated with a slew of plant-derived compounds like jackfruit polysaccharides, bamboo extract lipopeptides and pea-derived peptides to strengthen hair from the inside out.
