Apply a curl-defining cream to the strand, then twist or scrunch to enhance its natural pattern. “For those with very curly or coily hair, a twist-out or braid-out technique on a small section ...

As for how often you should wash your hair, Dowdy recommends "every 7 to 10 days." She added, "This can vary depending on individual factors such as scalp health, product use, and lifestyle.

Time to take down that high ponytail and unpick those braids: an expert trichologist breaks down the various ways we’re harming our hair without even realising. Those tight, twisted buns and ...