Your crowning glory

Clean shiny hair like Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Aniston or Eva Longoria is a joy to have and head-turning to look at, but is more difficult to achieve.

Nourish and condition your hair with plenty of love and attention, with the best products for your specific hair type, and it will shine and last for many years.

"Taking care of your locks is a threefold affair: providing nourishment, treating it with care and using the right products," Charles Worthington says.

"Imagine your hair to be as precious as a cashmere twinset - treat it accordingly and you will reap the rewards. Using the right products on your hair could make bad-hair days a thing of the past.

"The first thing to do is to determine your hair type. Once you've got that right, then you can think about the extras."

CURLY WURLY"Curly hair can be unruly and out of control, and it is very important to have a good hair cut that is created to work with the natural movement in your hair," says celebrity stylist Anita Cox, who has worked with Anna Friel.

And naturally curly hair, as seen on Katie Melua and Rihanna, can often be misunderstood.

"Very curly hair has a very strong, coarse texture which can often look very dry," Charles says.

"This does not mean that the hair is in bad condition, it is just its natural texture. The rule of 'less is more' doesn't apply for very curly hair - it will absorb a lot of product. Also, due to its coarse, drier nature, it needs deep nourishment."

The right products will control even the most unruly hair and make it smooth. Bumble and Bumble, Frederic Fekkai, TIGI, and Kerastase have specially designed ranges for curly hair.

Ensure curls never look dull or frizzy with intensive conditioners, serums and conditioning sprays.

FINE AND DANDY"With fine hair, the best cut is usually based around strong perimeter lines, like a classic or graduated bob," Anita explains.

"They also always work better with more solid form, especially if they are worn longer. Fine hair needs to be regularly trimmed every six to eight weeks, to keep ends looking thicker."

Charles adds: "This type of hair can look lank and lifeless soon after washing. Overconditioning will weigh the hair down, so only use it sparingly. Always use volumising products especially formulated for fine hair too."

Charles says: "If you want dramatic lift, dry your hair upside-down. For extra height, don't be frightened to gently backcomb hair at the roots."

THICK"Thick hair is open to a variety of haircuts, from short to mid-length to long. You should talk to your stylist, who will be able to advise you on a cut to best suit you, taking into consideration your face shape and position of your hair line," Anita says.

Thick hair can sometimes be coarse, so you should use a good frizz shampoo and conditioner that penetrates the hair shaft and reacts with damaged areas, as well as forming a smooth and glossing film over the hair surface.