Claudia Winkleman fans have long been desperate to know how the presenter keeps her hair so shiny and mirror-like, and there’s one £22 product she never does without
Whether you’re tuning in every Saturday to watch her on Strictly Come Dancing or eagerly awaiting her latest outfits on Celebrity Traitors, one thing is for certain; there’s no avoiding Claudia Winkleman right now. The presenter is dominating our TV screens right now, but one question remains unanswered – how, exactly, does she get her hair so shiny?
Claudia’s glossy, mirror-like locks are as much of a staple of her look as her impeccably styled outfits and signature smudgy eyeliner, but how to recreate them has been underwraps. Until now, that is. Her hair stylist Amy Short recently shared how to get the look at home, and Color Wow’s Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish is one product she’s always faithful to.
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The shine-boosting spray can be picked up for £22.50 on beauty sites like LookFantastic, and acts as a serum for your hair to level up the mirror-like effects. It has a weightless formula that you can use on both wet and dry hair, and dries with a clear finish that doesn’t leave residue or a sticky feeling.
It acts similar to a hair oil without the heaviness, and as well as conditioning it, the Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish also locks in colour, prevents fading and protects against UV rays. It works by temporarily sealing your hair’s cuticles to make them smoother and shinier, whilst still being soft to the touch.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly swap that promises similar shine-boosting results, you can pick up the got2b gotGLOSS Hair Spray Finish for Glossy and Glass-like Hair for £4.86 (down from £7.29 at Boots) or the Lee Stafford Lightweight Shine Spray which is also on sale at Boots, down from £7.99 to £5.33. Alternatively, Oribe’s Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray is also £22 and not only boosts shine, but helps protect your hair from frizzing and humidity.
However hairstylist Amy also uses something similar in Claudia’s hair-prep, which not only maximises her shine but helps keep her hair extra sleek and smooth no matter how much rain it encounters in the Highlands. Amy applies Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray to Claudia’s towel-dried hair before styling, which creates a protective cloak around each strand – and no, we don’t mean the Traitors kind.
It helps prevent humidity and moisture from causing frizz and flyaways, whilst also sealing her hair’s cuticles for that smooth, sleek finish. It’s activated by heat, so whether it’s a blow dry, a curling iron or straighteners, the style will immediately lock the protection in place and enhance shine.
And when that’s combined with the Pop & Lock High Gloss Finish you’re left a glossy, mirror-like shine to rival Claudia’s that should withstand everything from traipsing across the countryside to hours in a hot studio – just what you need for autumn and winter.