When I was at school, I had two hairstyles on constant rotation: down and ponytail. Saturdays might involve a thrilling session with a Shaders & Toners sachet in an attempt to make my mousy locks a little more Madonna-esque, but my hair repertoire was pretty limited.
How funny then that I find myself at 40, a time-starved mother of two, with more styling know-how, products and gadgets than my 14-yearold self could ever dream of. I’m currently sporting balayage [freehand highlights] with a rose-gold gloss. Top knots, surf sprays and spin pins are my new normal. I’ve even tried hair extensions without scaring the children. And it appears I’m not alone.