The Traitors star Claudia Winkleman’s £4 buy she ‘adores’ for shiny hair & says ‘nothing on Earth works quite like it’
HER beloved TV show The Traitors is finally back on screens.
And as well as viewers watching avidly to find out which backstabbing contestants are going to be axed, Claudia Winkleman is also causing a stir with her incredible hair.
Mainly the fact that people are desperate to know how she gets such a shine on her locks.
“The best thing about The Traitors is how shiny Claudia’s hair is,” one person wrote on X.
“It’s like a goddam mirror!”
“I want to know how she gets it so shiny and manages to keep it that way,” another mused.
While a third questioned: “How does she get her hair so damn shiny?!?”
But if you want to recreate Claudia’s signature glossy locks, you won’t have to shell out on expensive potions and lotions.
As the 52-year-old swears by a high street staple.
“There’s only one shampoo worth talking about,” she previously told Closer Online.
“I don’t use anything other than Head & Shoulders, nothing on Earth makes my hair shiny quite like it.
“I adore it.”
Given her love for the clarifying shampoo, it’s no surprise that Claudia regularly stars in adverts and campaigns for the brand.
But she had to think twice before signing up.
“When Head and Shoulders got in touch and asked to work with me I thought ‘listen love, you’ve got the wrong person here, I am not a man and I don’t have dandruff,’ and put the phone down,” she told Hello!.
“But then they told me that they had this new formula that makes hair really shiny and they sent it to me and I used it religiously for three months, in fact the whole family did, and it works.
“I’m not just saying this – my hair has never been shinier or glossier.”
And the shampoo isn’t the only budget product Claudia swears by.
Expert advice on how often we should really be washing our hair
HAVE you ever wondered how often you should be washing your hair?
According to stylist Scott Miller of Bauhaus salons in Cardiff, Wales, washing every day may be too much – and some people only need to wash once a week.
Hopefully, you’re bathing yourself daily – but that doesn’t mean you need to wash your hair along with your body.
Miller said that washing your hair every day, as some people do, might be overkill – and overwashing your scalp and strands will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, making it more greasy.
He told Wales Online: “Unless you’ve been working really hard at the gym or have been on a building site and it’s covered in dust – you don’t need to wash your hair every day.
“There’s a big #nopoo movement at the moment, with people boasting about going weeks without shampooing, but for most of us, cutting out one or two washes will make a big difference.”
The frequency with which you should wash your hair depends on several factors, including your hair type, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Here are some general guidelines:
Hair Type:
Oily Hair: If you have oily hair, you might need to wash it more frequently, such as every day or every other day, to keep it looking fresh.
Dry Hair: Those with dry hair should aim to wash it less often, perhaps once or twice a week, to avoid stripping the hair of its natural oils.
Normal Hair: If your hair is neither too oily nor too dry, washing it two to three times a week is usually sufficient.
Lifestyle:
Active Lifestyle: If you exercise regularly or sweat a lot, you may need to wash your hair more frequently to remove sweat and dirt.
Less Active Lifestyle: If you’re less active, you can extend the time between washes.
Scalp Health:
Dandruff or Scalp Conditions: If you have dandruff or other scalp conditions, consult a dermatologist for specific advice, as you may need to use specialised shampoos more frequently.
Hair Treatments:
Coloured or Chemically Treated Hair: If your hair is coloured or chemically treated, you may need to wash it less often to preserve the treatment and prevent damage.
Personal Preference:
Ultimately, how often you wash your hair is a personal choice. Some people prefer the feel of freshly washed hair, while others find that washing less frequently works better for them.
She also explained that she’s a big fan of Essie’s coral nail varnish, which you can buy for around £7 in shops.
However, she does enlist the help of her teenage daughter anytime she actually wants her nails done.
“I love Essie coral shades,” she said.
“I give my 14-year-old a KitKat and she paints my nails for me, I get fed up after three fingers.”
But there are some products Claudia will splurge on, one of them being YSL Opium fragrance.
“There’s only ever one perfume for me…” she said.
“YSL Opium, smells of naughtiness and a modicum of filth.
“It makes me want to down tequila shots and dance on tables.”
The scent, which retails at around £60 a bottle, has top notes of mandarin and bergamot, with a heart of jasmine, carnation and myrrh.
The base is vanilla, amber, patchouli and sweet myrrh.