Short hair today – long tomorrow

The focus is on full, smooth, luscious locks for spring. Stephanie Smith has tips on how to get the look just right.

Go from short to long for the evening with no commitment.

Clip & Go hair extensions, from Salon Confidential, come in a small box containing 12 individual 18-inch extensions and you can choose from a variety of shades, in either straight, curly or wavy.

You secure them using little comb clips that lock into the hair, under your own locks.

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The invention of hair stylist and businesswoman Stephanie Stevenson, they cost 44.95 at www.salonconfidential.co.uk and via the Dorothy Perkins website.

For hair that's crying out for love and attention, try A'Kin Lavender and Anthyllis 24-Hour Intensive Moisture Leave-In Conditioner.

It's organic, from Aussie hair and skin care gurus A'kin, and costs 7.49, from www.lookfantastic.com, www.naturisimo.com, www.salon

skincare.co.uk and www.mypure.co.uk.

To find a stockist, visit www.purist.com

Spring hair, as we have just seen at the Oscars, is all about gloss and shine with height and movement.

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For fine hair, try Clynol's Volume Hair Thickening Elixir on towel-dried hair before blow-drying. It contains sea nutrients and minerals

to add texture and height without over-burdening fine, limp hair.

It's 8.25, from www.hairsupermarket.com and stockists on 01296 314000

If your colour is starting to look faded and drab, but it's not time for a retint yet, Ojon's new Restorative Leave-in Treatment creams come in blonde, red and brown hair with shine-enhancers for all colours, to add weightless hydration and light-reflecting crystals to enhance colour.

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Great for reducing frizz too, each costs 29.50 from John Lewis and Fenwick.

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Diamonds are your hair's best friend.

With a fusion of diamond dust, crushed pearls, and extracts of cashmere and champagne, it's no wonder that TIGI S-factor Diamond Dreams Shampoo and Conditioner gives hair a fabulously dazzling lustre.

The shampoo costs 14.30 and has a UV protectant, while the conditioner is 15.30 and also has olive oil and shea butter.

For stockists, call 0844 844 0944 or visit www.tigihaircare.com