‘Prep dry hair with a heat protector. Then, using Mark Hill Pick ’N’ Mix Ellipse Waver Barrel, wrap hair around the tongs, leaving the very ends.

Spritz Pantene Perfectly Undone Texturizing Sugar Hair Spray all over, from root to tip, for weightless volume.

Backcomb the top section, creating height. Leave the sides smoother and, pulling back, secure with Boots Blending Grips.

Finish with L’Oreal Hairspray by Elnett for Normal Hold & Shine.’

Wash hair with Bouclème Curl Cleanser. For healthy-looking curls, regularly use a mask, such as Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Coconut Oil 3-in-1 Hair Mask Treatment for Curly Hair.

Apply Lee Stafford For The Love Of Curls Custard Cream For Waves & Curls to your hair: comb through, from roots to ends, with the Babyliss Styling Rake Comb.

Using a diffuser hairdryer, start to gently dry your hair – avoid touching it, where you can, as too much scrunching can cause frizz.

When dry, take a small section of hair from each side of your head and twist it in a circular motion all the way to the ends, securing with a pin. Finish with TRESemme Flexible Hold Hairspray.’

Innovations on our wish list to Santa…

Meet the ultimate multi-tasker: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment. Want elasticity, moisture and strength? Use as a sleek styling cream on natural, tightly coiled hair, thanks to smoothing castor seed oil, or leave on overnight for a salon-like treatment.

Tangle Teezer & Go Brush in Sweet Pea makes styling a breeze. The patented teeth technology dries hair sharpish and the whizz-bang vent limits frizz.

The Dyson Corrale™ Straightener is a straightener with flexing copper plates that shape to gather hair. It enhances styling with less reliance on heat. And even better – it’s cord-free!