Chances are you already know the basics of blow-drying.

Don’t do it too often, don’t do it when your hair’s too wet, don’t hold your dryer too close… the pitfalls are manifold and well-documented.

But that doesn’t mean you should shy away from a blow-dry – you just need to make sure your hair is properly prepped.

Hyaluronic acid is a well-known skincare saviour, but its moisturising properties are hugely beneficial to hair-care too, particularly when it comes to counterbalancing heat damage.

“Hyaluronic acid is great for repairing your hair,” says stylist Jonathan Andrew.

“My go-to for every style is the Blow Dry Aqua Primer from Fudge Professional – as well as the hyaluronic acid, it protects against heat to 230 degrees and also has anti-humidity properties to keep frizz at bay.”

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