Ashley Tisdale's 'real hair ritual'

Ashley Tisdale has a "hair ritual" after spending so long in a "horrible cycle".

The 'High School Musical' star has reflected on her Being Frenshe brand stepping into the hair care market with a range of wellness products inspired by her own journey.

She told Women's Wear Daily: "I have a real hair ritual because I have been through a long journey.

"When I was younger, I got my hair cut off like 10 inches and dyed blond for a role. It started with bleach, and then it was just a spiral from there, where it was extensions…

"It was a horrible cycle I was in, and then I would color my hair pink and all of these different colors.”

The 39-year-old star was diagnosed with alopecia areata - which causes patchy hair loss - in her 20s, when she was appearing in the likes of 'High School Musical' and 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' on Disney Channel.

She added: "We take for granted our hair until something happens, until we’re diagnosed with something, or until we see a bald spot…

"When I started to think of different categories to go into, this felt very natural and right.

“There’s not a line that’s purely about taking care of your hair and giving your hair a moment.”