Cut often.
“If you want to maintain a shorter cut, and not add any length, then a cut every four weeks will keep it crisp and perfect. Otherwise, you can go six to eight weeks and on the longer side for long hair.” Jessica Tingley, hair designer at Frederic Fekkai Salon & Spa in Beverly Hills, her work has graced celebrities such as Daisy Fuentes, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mischa Barton and Kerry Washington.

Ponytail primer.
“Never use a ponytail band that has a metal clasp. The tension of the metal on the hair creates breakage.” Nathanial Hawkins, top New York hairstylist whose celebrity fans include Winona Ryder, Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum, Kelly Ripa, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marcia Cross and Hilary Duff.

Mane maintenance.
If you are in dire need of a highlight or color, but your appointment is a week away, Shauna Raisch, founder and owner of Twiggs Salonspa in Twin Cities, offers this advice: “Wear a hat and prebook your next appointment before you leave the salon.” And for maintaining a great cut and color? “Begin with a great haircut and make sure you have the right products at home to work with it. Using the right products will keep your hair in optimal condition and don’t forget to retouch color on a regular basis.”