Celebrity Hairstylist Harry Josh Reveals How To Get Next-Level Hair

“A finishing spray is ideal for adding that final polished touch to most hairstyles and hair types. Always avoid pump hairsprays, as they come out too wet; you want to use an aerosol format instead. I love Kerasilk’s hairspray, as it has two different nozzles. Spin it in one direction for a weaker-setting spray, then spin the nozzle the other way and it creates a stronger spray – ideal for topping off any look and keeping it in place.

“If your hairstyle demands volume, then washing it beforehand is your best bet to remove any oils that may weigh it down. Whereas if you want a sleek look, then not washing it is best to keep flyaways at bay. If your roots are a bit too greasy, you can get away with a bit of dry shampoo applied to the roots to absorb the excess oil – then, add a few drops of oil on the ends to make your locks look super-healthy and polished throughout.”

“If you want to master any hairstyle, my biggest tip is to practice on your friends’ or your children’s hair because, once you’ve done it on someone else, it’s much easier to apply the technique to your own hair. As hairstylists, we practice on a mannequin head before we move on to real people – this way, you can see what’s happening as you do it, so you have that reference when you style your own hair. That’s the secret behind all those women who can do their hair so well. What’s more, YouTube videos are great for hair education, too.”

“Classic Hollywood waves are a tricky hairstyle to create. If you want that ultra-polished wave, every section of hair you tong must have the same thickness and, when wrapped around the barrel, be held in the tong for the same amount of time, because this look really relies on uniformity. Having the same-sized sections, the same wave pattern and the same heat distribution across each section will create that seamless, rippled effect.”

“When it comes to the Gisele wave, it’s all about effortlessness – it’s for the woman who doesn’t need an architecturally strong hairstyle and who doesn’t care if her hair is a little fuzzy or messy. Using curling tongs is the only way to get this kind of effect, but the secret lies in making the hair look like there are no tong marks. To do this, don’t wrap the entire strand of hair along the iron. Simply tap it with the iron instead, moving down the section of hair, bending it and giving it flips and flicks as you go along. You’ll get that tousled effect instead of a classic corkscrew.”