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Flick ’n’ Mix

Want dream hair? Here’s why you should NEVER buy the same brand of shampoo and conditioner (and how to pick your mix ‘n’ match pair)

We guarantee you’ll never look back with our high street picks

GONE are the days when you would simply buy a same-brand shampoo and conditioner set.

Now it’s all about mixing and matching to fix your hair woes, depending on your needs.

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Find out how to manage your locks with our high street styling tipsCredit: Getty Images

“Target your primary concern with conditioner, which has a stronger formula, and your secondary concern with shampoo,” explains Sophie Ruggiero, education expert for System Professional.

“For example, if your main problem is that your locks are fragile and your second is that your hair is dry, use a conditioner that repairs damage and a shampoo that targets hydration.”

Geddit? Don’t worry if not, as our easy guide means we’ve done the shelf searching for you.

We guarantee you’ll never look back…

How it works

Pick a conditioner based on your main hair concern from section one.

Then for the perfect care combination, use section two to select a shampoo based on your next tress worry.

Primary concern

Dry

  • L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Nutrifier Conditioner
  • £13.50 from Justmylook —
L'Oreal
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It contains super-hydrating glycerol and coconut oil for shine and hydrationCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Damaged

  • Palmer’s Coconut Oil Repairing Conditioner
  • £4.19 from Superdrug —
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This mends from the inside out with its soothing blend of Tahitian monoi and argan oilsCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Thinning

  • OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Conditioner
  • £6.99 from Superdrug —
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It uses biotin and wheat protein to coat locks, making them appear fuller

Fading

  • Kérastase Reflection Masque Chromatique
  • £31.70 from Look Fantastic —
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It preserves colour with UV filters to brighten hairCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Ageing

  • Schwarzkopf Professional Q10 Plus BC Bonacure Time Restore Conditioner
  • £12.95 from Escentual —
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It tricks roots into reproducing softening keratinCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Frizzy

  • Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner
  • £22 from SpaceNK —
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It blocks 70% more frizz-causing humidity than traditional oils with its wheat protein formulaCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Greasy

  • Redken Clean Maniac Clean-Touch Conditioner
  • £16 from Redken —
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It boasts Neofresh technology to stop bad smells and grime from clinging to hairCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Limp

  • Percy & Reed Bountifully Bouncy Volumising Conditioner
  • £16 from Look Fantastic —
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It bigs up even the finest of hair with blackcurrant extractCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Dry scalp

  • Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Conditioner
  • £2.79 from Superdrug —
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It has a gentle but effective pH balance for fresh, flake-free locksCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

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Secondary concern

Dry

  • Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Shampoo
  • £23.50 from Aveda —
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It deeply hydrates even the most lacklustre locks thanks to its buriti oil ingredientCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Damaged

  • Aussie Repair Miracle Shampoo
  • £4.99 from Superdrug —
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It is packed full of repairing macadamia nut, jojoba seed and avocado oil to strengthen and repairCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Thinning

  • Nanogen Thickening Hair Treatment Shampoo
  • £7.95 from Gorgeous Shop —
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It contains peptides that latch on to each strand, making them appear thickerCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Fading

  • TRESemmé Colour Revitalise Vibrant Colour Protection Shampoo
  • £5.49 from Boots —
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It makes your shade last for up to three months post-salonCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Ageing

  • Dove Advanced Hair Series Youthful Vitality Shampoo
  • £6.59 from Boots —
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It has citric acid and coconut oil to replenish a youthful glossCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Frizzy

  • John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
  • £6.99 from Superdrug —
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It repairs damage while kicking natural frizz defenses into actionCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Greasy

  • Wella Balance Pure Purifying Shampoo
  • £10.90 from Wella —
Wella
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It contains oil-beating bamboo extract that absorbs and fights excess greaseCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Limp

  • Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Shampoo
  • £11.75 from Look Fantastic —
Paul Mitchell
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It adds oomph to your barnet with volume-maximising henna, rosemary and jojobaCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk

Dry scalp

  • System Professional Balance Shampoo
  • £18.25 from Look Fantastic — 
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It uses a scalp-friendly pH formula and zinc to keep dandruff at bay and promote growthCredit: Pixeleyesphotography.co.uk
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