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Does washing your hair upside down add bounce to your locks?

For devotees of the latest series of Great British Menu, a degree of nostalgia is almost certainly guaranteed when the competing chefs claim that their dish is inspired by an episode from a 70’s animation series, such as Paddington, The Clangers or Ivor the Engine.

Watching these shows formed part of our daily after-school rituals, along with such things as being sent to the shops with a note from your mum and wondering if you could get away with spending the change on a comic and some sweets.

The trick is simple enough

One thing from this golden part of my childhood that still makes me slightly shudder, is the sight of my mum attaching a shower hose to the taps of the bathroom sink and summoning me to have my hair washed. I don’t know about you but I was never quite tall enough to comfortably invert my head over the rim, always making the experience rather painful.

When I saw the new trend to add volume to your hair by washing it upside down, I practically shuddered. The trick is simple enough and, thankfully, can be attempted in the shower. Just flip your hair upside down and wash it in the otherwise usual way with shampoo and conditioner.

You and your hair are now ready

For those of you didn’t grow up in the 70’s, my advice is to be mindful that water can go up your nose if you’re not careful and for the best effects, use the handheld attachment if your shower has one. How very old school!

I suspect that, post-shower, the next stage will really be the key to volumizing success. Blow dry your hair upside down until it is almost dry and finish by being upright. Adding a mousse or foam at this point will also help. Et voila, you and your hair are now ready for the 80’s!

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