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Your routine

  • Hair: Straight (1A, 1B, 1C)
  • Concern: nothing in particular
  • Habits: none ticked

  1. Washing

    • If your scalp gets oily quickly, it's fine to shampoo every day — the American Academy of Dermatology says people with straight hair and an oily scalp may want to. — Straight hair

  2. Conditioning & detangling

    • Concentrate conditioner on the ends to avoid flat, greasy roots, and let hair dry a little before combing. — Straight hair

  3. Styling & protection

    • Use the lowest heat that works with a heat protectant; keep the dryer moving about 15cm away and straighten only dry hair. — Straight hair

  4. Night-time

Not medical advice. This guide is general information from the sources listed, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist. If you are worried, or symptoms are severe or not improving, get advice. Read our health information policy.

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Shark

SpeedStyle Pro 5-in-1 High-Velocity Hair Dryer System HD752UK

Key features: High-velocity airflow (Shark: 0-100 mph in under a second); Scalp Shield Mode that lowers the air temperature for scalp comfort and root drying; Shark says temperature is measured and regulated 1,000 times a second and never exceeds 110°C; settings adjust automatically to each attachment; 240 V. In the box: main unit, Turbo Concentrator, QuickSmooth Brush, FrizzFighter Finishing Tool, Express TouchUp Brush, diffuser (DefrizzFast Diffuser) and storage bag. 2-year guarantee on registration (UK & ROI).

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ghd

Helios Professional Hair Dryer

Key features: Brushless motor delivering 75 mph airflow (as stated on the retailer page); 'Aeroprecis' technology (described as a combination of four advanced internal elements); patented etched air-intake grille; internal impeller to reduce air turbulence; contoured precision nozzle; variable power and temperature controls with cool shot; acoustic system for lower noise; 9 ft power cable; UK 3-pin plug; 2-year manufacturer warranty.

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Remington

ONE Dry & Style Hair Dryer D6077

Key features: 2000W motor; air speeds up to 120 km/h (Remington figure); 8 heat/speed combinations (per the product page; the booklet describes a heat switch with low/medium/high, a fast/slow speed button and a cool shot button); Thermacare sensor that Remington says regulates air temperature to protect against extreme heat. Attachments: Slim Styling Concentrator, Flyaway Tamer, Gentle Drying Diffuser and Curl Defining Diffuser (magnetic prongs that fit the diffuser bowl). Also has a hang-up loop and comes with a storage bag.

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