YES, it's that time of year again. Spring is very nearly official and women are thinking of weddings again. If you set a date this Valentines Day no doubt you’ll already be planning what to do with your hair! Royal hairdresser Denise McAdam is in great demand for bridal work and offers the following tips.

• Choose your dress before deciding on your hairstyle.

• Perms should be done one month before the wedding; colour two weeks before and cuts one week before so hair has time to settle down.

• If you plan to wear flowers in your hair, have a mock-up done so that your stylist can practise before the big day.

• Don’t forget hairpieces are great for adding instant volume and length.

• Choose a style you are happy with, don’t be tempted to choose something completely out of character – you’ll just feel uncomfortable.

Choosing your hairstyle to compliment your dress is best planned well in advance. Either enlist a friend’s help to experiment or pay several visits to your salon, choosing a different look each time.

Many salons offer bridal services and will be happy to consult with you right up to the big day. Consultations usually start several months in advance to allow for extra conditioning etc. Paul Windle at Windle, Covent Garden recommends that consultation should begin with a detailed look at the dress – its fabric, colour and design and the style of headdress will help gain an overall picture of how the hair should look. Face shape, hair texture and length should be considered before deciding on a final look.

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PRODUCT BUILD UP can be responsible for making your hair look dull and lack shine, so its essential to give your hair deep down cleansing from time to time. If, when you’ve washed your hair, it still doesn’t "feel right" then you probably need a de-tox remedy. Shampoos with the label ‘clarifying’ are created to get rid of product overdose. They can be a bit harsh on very dry hair though so mix a small amount with an ordinary non-cream shampoo if you’re prone to frizz. Two short washes will remove more products than one wash alone and always follow up with a conditioner that matches your hair type. (This would be a good time to treat yourself to an intensive conditioning session)! There are lots of de-tox shampoos on the market and your usual brand may have one in the range. These are the ones were particularly like –

• Avon Advance Techniques Clarifying Shampoo around £2.50 for 250 ml

• Origins No Deposit Shampoo around £8.50 for 250 ml

• Clinque Exceptionally Clean Shampoo around £8 for 200 ml

• Pantene Clarifying Shampoo around £3.00 for 250 ml

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