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HOW TO COMBAT THE SPRINGTIME STRUGGLE WITH FRIZZY HAIR, BY LARA OWEN

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AS the days get longer and after-work plans actually come to fruition, a quick messy bun or slicked-back ponytail no longer cuts it.

It feels like it's time to spring our hair back to life, but a rise in humidity means maintaining the perfect style minus frizz is easier said than done.

"Frizz occurs when the hair cuticle becomes rough and lifted, allowing moisture from the air to penetrate the hair shaft," explains British hairdresser of the year and Toni & Guy global creative director, Cos Sakkas.

"With the mix of humidity and unpredictable weather it can be worse as we head into spring."

Here leading hair stylists and trichologists explain how to get frizz-free hair this spring.

WHAT CAUSES FRIZZ?

"Humidity or a damp rainy day can be a culprit for frizz," explains trichologist and owner of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley.

"When hair gets wet, the hydrogen bonds that help hold it in shape are temporarily broken. This doesn't damage your strands - they're immediately reset when your hair dries!"