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A few summers ago, I tried to grow out my bob and failed miserably, because I didn’t just want length, I wanted hair that was an event, a mane, hair that swished. For that, you need not only length but heft, and heft relies heavily on health. I decided to embark on my growing endeavour for a second time with an eye on the health of my hair. Inch by inch, I turned my bob into shoulder-skimming, then modestly long hair. I kept going and currently it settles between the bottom of my shoulder blades. It’s taken a full three years, but I’m nearly there now at the holy grail: hair that’s long but also shiny, without frayed and damaged ends.After extensive research, and many failures, these are the tips and products which really, really work. They will help you achieve your healthiest hair, wheth...

North London with my two sons, husband and dog. We’ve been here for about five years and really adore it.Where do you stay in London? When my husband and I were dating we used to stay at the Café Royal at Piccadilly for the decadent breakfasts and incredible spa facilities. In fact, we loved it so much we became members so we could swim in the pool whenever we liked — pre-children, when our life was far more indulgent. When my mum realised how many mice I was cohabiting with, she did feel bad about making me move outWhere was your first flat?What was your first job here?I worked at the Millennium Dome, first in the ticketing department and later as a character actor. It’s probably the most I’ve enjoyed any of my jobs: it was social, well paid and with lots of brilliant, interesting pe...