Claudia Winkleman's hair routine revealed, velvet dress under £100

Claudia Winkleman’s signature look has been under the spotlight this week after her longtime hairstylist set out the steps behind the presenter’s mirrorlike shine and the black velvet dress she wore on a recent Strictly Come Dancing results show was confirmed as still available to buy for under 100 pounds. The revelations come as Winkleman, 53, continues to appear on both Strictly and Celebrity Traitors during what she has said will be her final season as Strictly co-host.

Hair stylist Amy Short, who has worked with Winkleman for several years, described a layered routine that prioritises anti-humidity preparation, precision heat styling and a finishing gloss. Short applies a heat-activated anti-humidity spray to towel-dried hair to create a protective seal around each strand and to reduce frizz before she begins styling. She then uses a straightener on small sections to achieve a sleek finish, or to create controlled waves by warming a section, rocking the straightener back and forth and gliding down the hair while keeping the ends straight. After styling, Short sprays a high-gloss finish to lock in shine and protect colour.

Short named products from the Colour Wow range among...