When I first discovered dry shampoo a few years ago I
thought it was amazing. I told my mom and sisters about it (thinking I was sharing new, trendy info) and my mom just turns to me and
says, “oh I used to do that all the time, in high school, with baby powder
sprinkled in my hair. It kept my hair style for days”. So much for being on
the cusp of something new.
We’ve come a long way since baby powder. The aerosol cans of
dry shampoo are my favorite because they distribute finely and evenly. Also, I
only recommend the translucent ones. I don’t care what hair color you are, no
one wants white in their hair. No one.
Here's how I use them and why:
- I have fine hair. I also color treat
it, blow dry and flat iron it. All of this = damaged hair. I used to wash it
every day because, like the skin on my face (which is combination), my scalp
would be oily at the end of the day. After discovering dry shampoo, I now wash
my hair every other day. Now my hair isn’t nearly as damaged and my color
doesn’t fade as quickly either. Another bonus? It takes me longer to finish a bottle of shampoo and conditioner).
- To apply, I use it at the end
of the day that I washed my hair (usually at night when I’m washing my face) I
tip my head over and spray the dry shampoo directly onto my scalp, making sure
I don’t miss the sides. Then I just shake my hair a little and I’m done. The
next morning I do another scalp spray with the dry shampoo (to ensure the 7ish
hours I slept on it didn’t add any more oil) and then brush my hair.
- Dry shampoo does change the
texture of my hair; so on the days when I’m using it my hair needs to be up.
This isn’t the case for everyone. I’ve helped many people with thicker hair
that can still style their hair as normal. I am not one of them. You may ask,
why even use dry shampoo if you’re going to wear your hair up anyway? Because
of the oily scalp problem. When my hair gets oily, my blonde becomes dark and
darker until I could practically pass for a brunette. So the dry shampoo helps make my hair
look clean (and smell fresh), hence the name “dry shampoo”!
Suave has been my go-to
lately. It works well and is really affordable. If I’m splurging though, it’s definitely
the Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo.
Klorane is another dry shampoo that is really popular, especially if you want a product with more natural ingredients. I haven't personally used it before but it's on my list of things to try (that list gets longer and longer).
If you have dry, thicker hair you might want to consider a dry conditioner. Dry conditioners are still newer on the market (they're not as popular as dry shampoo's yet) and will typically add hydrating essential oils while providing a fresh scent and shine. Instead of spraying your scalp, like you would for a dry shampoo, you'd spray the mid-shaft of your hair to the ends. If you don't use too much this shouldn't weigh your hair down or make it greasy. Oribe and Tigi get rave reviews and would be the dry conditioners I would try, if I had the hair type for it.
Have you ever, or do you use dry shampoo? What's your technique for applying it? What about a dry conditioner, ever tried it? If so, which brands are your favorite?
When you shower and don't shampoo your hair (i.e. use the dry shampoo) do you still get your hair wet? Also, I have short hair and can't put it up in a ponytail, so will my hair be a weird texture? I have thin hair too.
ReplyDeleteAubrey, those are great questions. First off, sometimes I use a shower cap or will put my hair up and turn the nozzle down, so it's not in my hair. Secondly, your hair may feel different but probably won't look any different if you used dry shampoo. Because my hair is longer it just doesn't style very well, hence the reason I put it up. I say take the plunge and try it out. What's the worst that can happen? A bad hair day? (ok, that is pretty bad). Let me know what happens
DeleteDry shampoos are also good if you are unwell or have had surgery and can't shower. Really helps you look and feel fresh.
DeleteI couldn't agree more!
DeleteI am using dry shampoo almost every other day. The other thing that works is baking soda. My friend told me baking soda does the same thing and it's worked. So, it might not make your hair as full as the other dry shampoos do, but it still absorbs oil, which for me is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI could see how baking soda would help absorb the oil and reduce any scent in the hair, but I think it would be tricky applying it and making it invisible, no? How do you apply it?
DeleteI need to try this!
ReplyDeleteYes, and let me know which one you use and if you like it!
DeleteDoes anyone's face breakout from dry shampoos? I try to have my hair product-free when I sleep - otherwise my skin breaks out. It is such a pain!
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