Let’s face it- dry shampoo is one of our beauty MUST HAVES. If you don’t like using it- you’ve probably used a cheap version of dry shampoo that did noting but make your hair feel more heavy and still felt dirty. Well, I’m here to tell you to give it another try! Invest in a great dry shampoo and you’ll be able to extend your style another day (or two...)
My biggest tip is to apply dry shampoo BEFORE oil forms!! If you’re oily on day 2, apply your dry shampoo at night before bed at the end of day 1. If you shampoo at night, apply dry shampoo the next morning. That way your scalp will stop over producing oil for what you are washing away. My favorite dry shampoo for light hair that is bleached is Bumble and bumble’s pret-a-powder dry shampoo because it doesn’t have alcohol in it!! Work out and have to wash your hair???
If you are active and build up some sweat I suggest to blow dry your hair dry after your workout, then apply dry shampoo. It is not going to feel the most clean but the dry shampoo will absorb oil and make it feel more fresh. Throw your hair up in a top knot or a sleeker low pony and rock your hair one more day rather than applying more heat and styling tools.
I do also believe there is such a thing as OVER doing dry shampoo. With that you might end up with clogged pores on your scalp and that will create an unhealthy scalp environment for hair to grow. I suggest no more than 4 days for a healthy scalp and ends.
Also keep in mind dry shampoos are NOT the same as a dry texturizing spray. Texturing sprays have finer powders to expand hair to create volume. They don’t work to refresh or deodorize hair. BTW did you know Oribe has a febreze for hair? Yes, it’s called oribe cote d'azur! It works the same way as febreze where it neutralizes odor and deposits a nice perfume scent in. It will even help remove cigarette smoke or bon fire smoke. Amazing!
Here are some of my favorite dry shampoos.
Alcohol free, loose powder dry shampoo. Great for fine or bleached hair. Best used on medium brown hair and lighter.
Universal dry shampoo for all hair types. Very absorbant!
A favorite from some of my clients!
A good alternative if you are looking to go the clean route for beauty products
Hair febreze!