Hair expert shares one thing mature women should stop doing or risk ‘looking older’

Sock buns, twist buns, French plaits and dressing gown belt curls are all ways to achieve beautifully bouncy curls sans damage.

Nicole continued: “For straight hair, try wrap-drying, blow drying with cold air and delicately towel drying before applying a smoothing product.”

It might be unrealistic for some to give up heated tools forever, so the expert shared some advice for before you pick up your hairdryer or straightening iron.

“If you occasionally use heat tools, use a heat-protectant spray – this will shield hair from damage caused by high temperatures.”