The best way to counteract heat damage is to use a deep conditioner before shampooing. My Philip Kingsley Elasticizer (£23.50) works wonders on dry and damaged hair. Work this into the hair with the fingertips, particularly through the ends. Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash it out with a moisturising shampoo and conditioner. You should also make sure you always use a heat protective spray or styling cream before any heat styling.
For a classic updo, I suggest a roll shape with width at the sides. Try keeping a section out at the front so you can sweep it to one side to keep it looking young and fresh. If you prefer to wear your hair down, then I would go for waves. Try asking your stylist to slick one side of your hair back behind your ear and then curl the rest of your hair with tongs. Use a little volumising spray to hold and then brush through once cool.
I would advise matching your colour to your own natural tone as going darker will only give you a different sort of root problem. However, you will need to have a good regrowth in order to allow your hairdresser to match your natural colour. Don't expect it to be perfect the first time, as unfortunately when covering bleach it won’t go back to natural straight away because you are still covering processed hair.
I would actually recommend growing your hair, as a little extra weight will help to control these flicks. Blowdrying is also key – apply a little of my Andrew Collinge No Kinks Salon Straightener (£4.29) to damp hair and then use a large round brush to style the underside of the ends. Always point the airflow straight down on top of the brush so that the hair is trained under.
You are not unusual – hair thinning in young women is sadly underestimated and can cause considerable anxiety. Make sure you wash your hair daily and that you have a healthy scalp, as a flaky scalp can cause hair loss. If you are still worried, I would recommend booking an appointment with your doctor so that you can have blood tests to determine the cause.
Colour is a great idea, but I think you should consider how much maintenance it will require. It can be costly to have a full head of permanent colour, especially a you're going to be a student! As your hair is light brown, perhaps try a bright semi-permanent colour that will wash out, or even a demi-permament shade that will gradually fade out. These will add vibrancy and tone to your natural colour and require minimum upkeep.
Whilst damp, split your hair into eight sections and smooth some Trevor Sorbie Professional Curl Cream (£4.99) onto each section. Next, wrap the hair around two fingers creating a pin curl and secure this onto the base section of your head with a grip. Repeat this for all eight sections and then dry with a diffuser. Once your hair is dry, tip your head upside down and then shake the waves through from the roots to reveal super-sexy waves.
Platinum blonde colour is the hardest shade for most people to maintain, as you need to have your roots regularly retouched to disguise new growth. However, if you're prepared to take on a high maintenance look, then Lady Gaga's cutting-edge style is a great place to start! Ask your stylist to recreate her sleek bob with a full, asymmetric fringe and an all-over platinum colour – a look which is set to be huge this season!
![Andrew Collinge](http://cdn.loveyourhair.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/125wx180h/category_pictures/andrew_collinge.png "Andrew is one of hairdressing's most famous faces, and is renowned throughout the industry for his knowledge and experience. He owns six Andrew Collinge salons, two graduate salons and a training academy in the north west, and also has a hugely successful product and electricals range. Andrew is also renowned for his makeovers on GMTV – he and his wife Liz transformed viewers for over eight years, earning them the title of "The King and Queen of Makeovers". With his wealth of hairdressing skills, Andrew's the perfect man to solve your hair problems, so ask away!")
Andrew is one of hairdressing's most famous faces, and is renowned throughout the industry for his knowledge and experience. He owns six Andrew Collinge salons, two graduate salons and a training academy in the north west, and also has a hugely successful product and electricals range. Andrew is also renowned for his makeovers on GMTV – he and his wife Liz transformed viewers for over eight years, earning them the title of "The King and Queen of Makeovers". With his wealth of hairdressing skills, Andrew's the perfect man to solve your hair problems, so ask away!
Known as the Colour Hair Doctor, Lisa is renowned for her incredible colour work and ability to find the perfect shade for her clients. One of her specialties is revitalising the locks of clients stuck in a colour rut, making her the perfect choice for one of our experts! Lisa has salons in Kidderminster, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham, and is due to open a highly-anticipated London salon at the end of the year. She's also a three-times winner of the prestigious title of British Colourist of the Year. Television audiences will recognise Lisa from 10 Years Younger – she's the show's resident colour expert.
![Philip Kingsley](http://cdn.loveyourhair.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/125wx180h/category_pictures/philipkingsley.png "Trichologist Philip Kingsley is one of the world's most highly-respected experts on hair and scalp health. A fellow, and former chairman, of The Institute of Trichologists, Philip is perfectly qualified to answer all your hair health queries. He has over 50 years of experience, and has trichological clinics in London's Mayfair and Harrods, and in New York. Philip famously coined the phrase "bad hair day", and has found a way to keep your hair in fabulous condition with his fabulous range of expert hair products. Whatever your hair question, Philip will have the answer!")
Trichologist Philip Kingsley is one of the world's most highly-respected experts on hair and scalp health. A fellow, and former chairman, of The Institute of Trichologists, Philip is perfectly qualified to answer all your hair health queries. He has over 50 years of experience, and has trichological clinics in London's Mayfair and Harrods, and in New York. Philip famously coined the phrase "bad hair day", and has found a way to keep your hair in fabulous condition with his fabulous range of expert hair products. Whatever your hair question, Philip will have the answer!
Styling legend Trevor Sorbie has been making waves in the hairdressing industry for years. He's been awarded the prestigious title of British Hairdresser of the Year an unrivalled four times, and also has an MBE for services to the hairdressing industry. With a successful product range and salons in Manchester, Brighton and Covent Garden, London, Trevor has one of the most recognised names in hairdressing. His latest venture is My New Hair – a not-for-profit service offering advice and wig cutting services for clients experiencing medical hair loss. Trevor's expert knowledge can solve your hair dilemma.
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