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" We&amp;#039;ve got the cure for all your coiffure concerns\u2014from how to deal with dried out dreds to which hair products create the voluminous look every girl wants! Read on for a few tips from the experts. Sleek sheen If dull, dried-out hair is the problem, overprocessing is most likely the culprit. Exposure to heat and chemicals causes the hair cuticle (the outer layer of each strand, composed of cells that lie like shingles on a roof) to become uneven. According to Philip Kingsley, the &amp;quot;Hair Doctor&amp;quot; and founder of the Trichological Clinics in London and New York, the cuticle needs to lie flat to get maximum shine. SOS: Keep the cuticle smooth by using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.Then seal in moisture by putting a leave-in conditioner on damp hair. Styling No-No&amp;#039;s: Don&amp;#039;t blow-dry your entire head of hair at one time. Instead, divide it into sections and use the lowest level of heat. To help flatten the cuticle, always dry hair from roots to ends. Picks that Deliver: Hydrate hair with Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner by Neutrogena ($7; at Wal-Mart) or spritz Redken Real Control Thermal Resist onto wet hair ($14.95; redken.com). Toughen up Your skin&amp;#039;s not the only thing that loses elasticity with age\u2026your hair does too. But age isn&amp;#039;t the only factor, says Kingsley. Heated styling tools, hair-coloring products and even wind can speed up the process. Keeping hair healthy is key\u2014in good condition, hair can stretch up to 35 percent of its length before snapping off, but if it&amp;#039;s unhealthy, the strands are weaker and will break when pulled. SOS: It&amp;#039;s possible to boost the health of your hair and scalp to improve elasticity. Start with a trim every four to six weeks to rid hair of dry, split ends. Unattended ends can make the hair shaft split and break, says Kingsley. Make the most of your shower time by giving yourself a head massage when you shampoo. The gentle rubbing increases blood flow to your scalp and promotes hair health. Once hair is dry, be kind to it. Don&amp;#039;t overbrush, and if you want to pull hair into a ponytail, avoid tightly wrapped elastic bands, which cause hair to tear. Flat hair got you down? Your natural volume could be trapped under invisible residue (dirt, oil, dead skin cells\u2026yuck!) or styling products that have built up on your scalp. SOS: Start by washing with a clarifying shampoo once a week to rid your scalp of buildup and unwanted polymers (found in styling products and conditioners), advises Luke O&amp;#039;Connor, Suave celebrity hairstylist and owner of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills. Then, build volume by using a root-lifting mousse or spray. When blow-drying, shake fingers along the roots for added lift. Styling No-No&amp;#039;s: Avoid brushing your hair down when styling, which will flatten it. Instead, use your fingers to comb through all products and to lift hair when blow-drying. Picks that Deliver: Get your scalp super-clean and free of impurities with Fr\u00E9d\u00E9ric Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo ($23; sephora.com). For maximum bounce and fullness, try Suave Professionals Volumizing Root Lifter Spray Gel ($2; at drugstores). To style, separate hair into four sections, apply this volume booster along the roots and massage in before blow-drying. Fight frizz Frizz\u2014some women are born with it, others get it from the humidity in the air. The cause: moisture invading each individual strand, making it swell and causing the cuticle layers to rise. An accumulation of split ends, broken hairs and flyaways exacerbates the problem. The good news? No matter what&amp;#039;s causing your frizz, it&amp;#039;s easy to tame, says O&amp;#039;Connor. SOS: Your best defense against frizz starts in the shower with an anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner, which will smooth the cuticles and force them to lie flat. After hair is clean and before styling, prep wet hair with an anti-frizz cream to block out unwanted moisture. Styling No-No&amp;#039;s: Avoid brushing your hair when it&amp;#039;s dry or touching it after you&amp;#039;ve styled it. Also, don&amp;#039;t overdo it with too much product\u2014your hair will just end up looking greasy and limp. Picks that Deliver: Tame frizz with a conditioning spray such as Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Lite Treatment Styler ($15.95; sebastianprofessional.com). Reduce flyaways with Salon Selectives Smooth &amp;amp;amp; Shine Smoothing Serum ($3.50; at drugstores). Styling No-No&amp;#039;s: Steer clear of products that strip hair of its natural moisture (like firm-hold hairsprays) and styling brushes that tug and pull strands (use a wide-tooth comb instead). And never brush hair when it&amp;#039;s drenched\u2014that&amp;#039;s when it&amp;#039;s most fragile and weak. Picks that Deliver: Improve hair&amp;#039;s elasticity by using a daily replenishing treatment like Eufora Fortifi Strengthening Spray on towel-dried hair ($22; eufora.net). Also, smooth and protect hair with a weekly deep conditioning treatment. ReNu Hair Mask by Nu Skin helps repair past damage and prevent further breakage ($15; nuskin.com). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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