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Views & tips from your side of the counter*........*

According to Philip Kingsley, top trichologist, washing hair frequently will keep it healthy. The amount of dirt that accumulates on the scalp in a 48 hour period is huge. This is caused by pollution and perspiration, especially in the summer months, which forms a layer on the scalp. Washing frequently with an appropriate product will keep scalp and hair healthy.

Philip advises using a scalp tonic after shampooing and conditioning - this boosts blood circulation in the scalp and improves hair growth. It also adds lift at the roots and gives extra control and shine. He also recommends plenty of massage.

Massaging the scalp is not only extremely relaxing but it also encourages hair growth by stimulating the follicles and increasing the transportation of nutrients to the hair. But take care- massage very gently in small movements moving scalp gently back and forth and be careful not to 'rub' as this could damage new growth.
Even better, ask your stylist to do a simple head massage next time you go for a re-style, it's usually an inexpensive extra and is wonderfully invigorating and relaxing at the same time.

Believe it or not, I have never had my nails professionally 'done' yet - not even a coat of polish. I keep promising myself to find time but somehow don't get round to it. But all that is about to change as my niece is now training as a nail technician and I've volunteered to be a guinea pig. Watching her at work the other day, I was absolutely amazed at the results which you can achieve even with the shortest, unkempt nails.

For me, the most incredible thing was the choice in really artistic designs - I watched as she painted tiny but perfectly beautiful angels on a lady's nails then brought them to life with a coat of sparkle. My absolute favourites though were tiny bunches of grapes and cherries on each nail for a lady chef. The detail was amazing and I'm busy thinking of something apt for myself.

Also, my niece informs me that her training salon offer a service where I can pre-pay for sessions for friends and family as gifts so guess what I'll be giving my female relations for Christmas!

I was recently asked by a friend if I thought that she should get rid of her long hair as she was now approaching the big 40! My answer was absolutely not! At least, not for the reason she gave.

Age alone should never determine what length or style you should choose. Okay, wearing high-up bunches when you're 60 might look a little silly but within reason you can keep the styles you've always loved for as long as they still suit you.

As we get older our face does change shape and we should take that into account when altering our style. Also, take account of how much time you have to look after your style. 'Older' hair can sometimes become difficult to manage and may need more attention - if you can't spare the time needed to keep long hair in shape then go for something more manageable.

If your long hair is still in good condition as you mature then there is no need to cut it off, but as our faces tend to 'sag' slightly at 45+ it's a useful tip to 'lift' sides of hair up away from the cheeks to enliven the face. Also, try to create movement in the hair with layers and clever highlighting to keep hair lively. Personally, I really like to see mature long hair elegantly swept up in a gentle up-do which looks great even on hair that is greying and for those of us with curly hair a few tendrils left loose can really soften the face and create a youthful look.

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