Michelle Sultan has been a professional hair dresser for years and is quite literally a stylist to the stars.

Her clients include Alesha Dixon, Kelly Rowland and Solange Knowles. She's also done hair for The Brits, The X Factor and I'd Do Anything, so it's safe to say she knows her hair. We caught up with her to find out everything you need to know about relaxing your hair,braids, mixed race hair and straightening Afro-Caribbean hair.

Relaxed hair - Michelle explains some do's and don'ts and how to keep relaxed hair looking nice.

Braids - which hair extensions? How long should you leave them in? All is revealed.

Mixed race hair - How's it different? How should you look after it - Michelle has the answers.

Straightening Afro-Caribbean hair - What are the techniques? How often is too often? Find out here.

More stuff:

More fashion and beauty in the Hair and Beauty Bible
We put make-up through its paces in the The Beauty Lab
Fashion advice with Flair
Check out our trip to the Afro Hair and Beauty Show

When Michelle's not styling the stars she works at Hype Coiffure.