Best Beauty Buys: Hair

From £14.85, Pureology (pureology.co.uk)

'This range leaves blondes clean, brunettes glossy and reds vibrant,’ says hair legend Sam McKnight. ‘As it’s sulfate-free, it doesn’t strip the hair of moisture, so it’s left feeling weightless and looking super shiny.’
 

Moroccanoil Treatment, £31.85, Moroccanoil (moroccanoil.co.uk)

'My friend Cat Deeley introduced me to this a few years ago and I haven’t looked back,’ says top hairstylist Peter Lux. ‘The silky-smooth oil is particularly great for processed hair. 
I use it on editorial shoots for a sleek look and as a pre-blow-dry treatment.’
 

Nice ’N Easy Permanent Colour, £5.99 each, Clairol (boots.com)

‘For me, Nice ’N Easy is the most sophisticated of all the home hair colour ranges, in terms of their formulas and technology,’ says Neil Moodie, founder of Windle & Moodie. ‘They’re also really good at predicting colour trends, offering the latest tones, shades and techniques.’
 

Bain Satin 2, £17, Kérastase 
(lookfantastic.com)

‘I started using this shampoo in the 
first salon I ever worked in. I now recommend it to clients such as Mariah Carey, because it’s absolutely the best shampoo for dry hair, keeping it feeling touchably soft and shiny,’ says celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.
 

Original Dry Shampoo, £2.99, Batiste (boots.com)

It may be an oldie, but it’s still very much a goodie, according to our judges. ‘Batiste is a classic product that has yet to be beaten,’ says hairstylist Jonathan Long. ‘The light texture is great for adding volume or to give an instant refresh.’
 

Lait Vital, £20, Kérastase
(lookfantastic.com)

‘I love Lait Vital as, being lightweight and 
super-nourishing, it’s perfect for long, fine 
locks. It never lets me down,’ says colourist 
Sibi Bolan. Her top tip? ‘Apply a small amount 
to a braid or bun the day before washing 
for an extra hit of hydration.’
 

Seaweed Mild Marine Conditioner, £20.50, Bumble and Bumble 

Colourist extraordinaire Lyndell Mansfield recommends this seaweed conditioner for mermaid-like hair. ‘I first discovered it seven years ago. It’s perfect for people with oily scalps who wash their hair frequently, as the light consistency doesn’t weigh the hair down.’

Masquintense, £27.50, Kérastase (lookfantastic.com)

The perfect pampering treat, as it provides intensive moisturisation and is especially good at counteracting the effects of chemical processing and the elements,’ says session stylist Tracie Cant. She recommends wrapping hair in a hot towel to allow the product to penetrate even deeper.
 

Bain Divalent, £17, Kérastase 
(lookfantastic.com)

'This was a trailblazer when it launched,’ says style supremo Adam Reed, who relies on it during fashion week to get rid of product build-up. ‘I love how it leaves the hair cleansed, without stripping or drying it.’
 

From £7, Aveda

Want your conscience to feel as good as your hair? Super-stylist James Pecis tells us why Aveda is at the top of its game. ‘I’ve been working with Aveda for 13 years, since I started my career back in San Francisco. I’ve always loved the philosophy behind the company and like that they’ve stayed true to their progressive approach and environmental awareness, while creating some of my favourite products. The Light Elements Texturizing Creme is always in my kit and is perfect for non-greasy definition.’
 

Salon At Home Instant Root Concealer, £9.99, Charles Worthington (boots.com)

Like Photoshop for your roots,’ says beauty director Cassie Steer. ‘Now I never have that shadow when I’m overdue for a colour appointment.’
 

Be Curly Curl Enhancer, £19.50, Aveda

Hair more candyfloss than curly? ‘This nourishes, tames frizz and encourages curls to reform,’ says top hairstylist Johnnie Sapong. ‘My friend, singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry, uses it all the time.’
 

Defrizz, £22.50, Bumble and Bumble

‘As I make many of the products being judged, I’ll try anything 
that piques my interest,’ says trichologist Philip Kingsley. ‘This won my seal of approval. Good packaging, texture, smell and, most importantly, good results.’
 

Dry Texturising Spray, £39, Oribe (spacenk.com)

This is the next generation of salt products. My team use it on all our VIP clients as it gives that sexy, beachy texture without making the hair crispy,’ says king of colour Josh Wood.
 

Tecni Art Crystal Gloss, 
£10.49, L’Oréal Professionnel (lookfantastic.com)

Cheryl’s mane man Paul Percival recommends misting this onto a large blusher brush to smooth flyaways. ‘It isn’t too wet,’ he says. ‘I’ve used it on Cheryl’s hair for The X Factor to give it incredible shine.’
 

Bed Head Superstar Queen For 
A Day Thickening Spray, £13.95, Tigi (asos.com)

‘There is nothing on the market that can replace the Queen,’ says hair ace James Pecis. ‘It gives the ideal combination of volume, texture and hold, dispensed through the perfect nozzle for faultless application. From blowouts to ponytails, this does it all.’
 

Tecni Art Liss Control, £13.49, L’Oréal Professionnel (lookfantastic.com)

According to hair guru Daniel Hersheson, this acts like a make-up primer for your hair. ‘It’s a really natural-looking product that’s almost foolproof. It gives a memory to your style without looking too done.’
 

Nectar Thermique, £19.50, Kérastase (lookfantastic.com)

‘The best way to use this product is to rough-dry hair to around 80 per cent to remove excess water, then apply sparingly before styling,’ 
says hair pro Jo Hansford. 
She told us she loved how 
this product leaves hair soft, shiny and healthy.
 

Junior BN2, £63.75, Mason Pearson

‘I’ve been using this bristle and nylon brush ever since I noticed everyone had one in their session kit about ten years ago,’ says hair pro and BFF to the stars George Northwood. ‘I use it on Rosie Huntington-
Whiteley to brush out waves, for getting super-slick pony tails and to remove light tangles.’

Classic styler, £125, GHD

‘GHD is a fantastic brand that has achieved iconic status for good reason,’ says session-stylist extraordinaire Nick Irwin. ‘The 
plates run over hair smoothly 
without snagging.’
 

Elnett Satin Hairspray, £4.20, L’Oréal Paris (boots.com)

‘I hate the feeling of too much product in the hair, so this cult spray is the only one I trust to give hold while still feeling super-light,’ says stylist Peter Beckett.
 

385 PowerLight hairdryer, £135, Parlux (hairtools.co.uk)

Make light work of wet hair with this stylists’ staple. ‘I’ve recently rediscovered the Parlux,’ says celeb favourite Ben Cooke.
‘It flies through Nicole Scherzinger’s super-thick hair.’

Perfect Curl, £119.95, BaByliss Pro (johnlewis.com)

‘A real innovation in home styling, making seductive waves and luxurious curls accessible to everyone,’ says stylist to the stars Eamonn Hughes.
 

Ceramic Vented Radial Brush, £17.50, GHD

Ever wondered how celebs get that perfect bouncy blow-dry? Itmight have something to do with this winner. 'Amazing product,' says hairstylist Ali Pirzadeh, who used it backstage at the Ashish s/s 2015 show and on celeb clients including Lily Allen. 'It really smooths the hair and helps give long-lasting shine. I can't work without it.'