'I'm a model - my secret to full, healthy hair is avoiding a damaging technique that makes it dry'

Using hot tools is a great technique for drying and styling your hair but they can inevitably lead to damage and dryness.

For luscious locks, model Emily DiDonato told fellow hair enthusiasts to "lay off the hot tools".

She said: "I know that's really hard and I do use a hair straightener almost every single day but I have it on a pretty low heat and I only use it on my ends and [the little pieces of hair at the top of the head and the sides]."

The model revealed that she is "constantly" getting her hair straightened and blown out for her job so she tends to avoid hot tools in her personal life.

She said: "If I can stand it and take it, I really try not to use curling irons and hair straighteners a lot throughout my hair.

"At the end of the day, that is damaging to your hair - it's just added heat and it does make it drier. So I do try to lay off the hot tools, I know it's hard."

The hair gurus at Schwarzkopf provided some top tips for avoiding damage when heat styling at home.

The experts said: "Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and use with care.

"Buy quality appliances that regulate and control temperature and always use protective products prior to, during, and in some cases after heat styling. Don't forget the same dangers apply to all other types of heated devices too, for example, heated rollers or a drying hood.

"Parting thought – to protect the hair and scalp from heat damage: think temperature, think lower setting!"

When she isn't working, Emily revealed that she likes to wear her hair in a loose topknot or low bun.

She explained that she likes to nourish her hair by using oils and serums when she's wearing a low bun, explaining that it's a great style for it because no one can see the ends of your hair "soaking" in oil.

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Demonstrating the low bun look, the model said: "If your hair is in a low bun like this - which mine is a lot - I just have that bad boy soaking in some products that are hopefully going to be nourishing to it.

"And I think it does help with my ends and stuff like that. I just have it in a bun and get it moisturised by oils and serums, and even if it looks greasy, if it's in a bun it kind of doesn't matter."

Women can improve their hair by minimising their use of heated tools and using dedicated oils and serums, but it's also important not to neglect the importance of a healthy diet.

Ladies in their 50s can improve their hair by eating more of one food group - "it's really simple to do".