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I try my best to offer as much helpful advice as I can, but like any normal person, I don’t know everything.
So, sometimes I need to ask you guys. Is that cool?
Today I want to know, do you use dry shampoo? I’ve heard so many mixed reviews. Some say they can’t live without it, that it adds texture and body to their hair. They say they couldn’t go a day without washing their hair, so this is the perfect solution. Others have said it leaves their hair feeling dry and even makes it look white. Does it just depend on your hair type? Maybe those with oily hair benefit from dry shampoo more?
Have you tried dry shampoo? What do ya think? I’d love to know your opinion!
Kory Says
I use dry shampoo on occasion when I’m running late and don’t have time to wash my hair. It definitely helps with the oil, but I do find that it leaves my dark hair with some weird white spots if I’m not careful. I use Oscar Blandi dry shampoo, but I have seen some brands that make colored dry shampoo (I think Bumble & Bumble makes one), so I’ll probably try one of those when my bottle of Oscar Blandi runs out.
Rachel Says
I love it! I don’t use it in place of regular shampoo (my hair needs to be washed every day sadly), but I do use it when my roots start to look greasy or when my volume falls flat. My favorites are Oscar Blandi and Batiste!
Kelly Says
I have used it and honestly I like the way baby powder works better. Dry shampoo made my hair feel weird and it would not style the way I wanted. Baby powder I have no issues and I actually have more body. Just need to make sure I brush it out well so my hair doesn’t look gray. Would still try a new brand if I think about it next time I’m stocking up on hair supplies.
Amanda Says
Post authorInteresting!! Maybe I’ll have to try baby powder. Great tips!
Alyssa Says
Yes! I love dry shampoo actually. It took me a while to find a formula that worked for me, but I’ve settled on Oscar Blandi and this GREAT kind I tested out for a beauty story at work…I can’t think of the name right now, but I’m going to look when I get home and leave it here–it smells amazing and works even better…you have to try it!
delia Says
I use No Drought from Lush. Some days it works other days not so much (even when I wash my hair everyday). They say you should put some in your hair before going to bed and it’s less oily when you get up. I’ve only tried it once and it worked.
Have a great weekend Amanda :)
delia
Christy Says
I think it definitely depends on your hair. I use Salon Grafix dry shampoo and it works great! I have long, thick, very curly hair and I straighten it in the winter. It takes about an hour to straighten so I definitely want it to last. I’m also a runner so I dry shampoo my hair after every run, brush it through and run the blow dryer over my hair for about 5 minutes and I’m good to go. I only get away with this in the winter because I don’t sweat all that much, but I definitely recommend trying it!
Oh and some of them definitely do make your hair white, so avoid the powdered ones. As for making my hair feel dry? Definitely not!
Amanda Says
Post authorThis is SUPER helpful. Thank you so much Christy!
Madeline @stylemethrifty Says
Yes! I’m like a walking advertisement for dry shampoo. I love the stuff and am always recommending it to friends. If you’re on a budget, I definitely recommend giving Got2B Rockin’ It Dry Shampoo a try. Not all dry shampoos are created equal but it’s the one formula I’ve found that blends in AND works AND you can find it at the drug store! I have a review up on my blog for more info: http://www.stylemethrifty.com/2012/03/22/the-dirt-on-dry-shampoo/
PS – I found your blog via Twitter, glad I did!
Amanda Says
Post authorThanks for stopping by! Glad you find me on Twitter. I’ll definitely check out your post on dry shampoo – thanks!
Ky Says
I’ve tried dry shampoo and honestly I just can’t go a day without washing my hair. It feels nasty. If you don’t spray the dry shampoo too close to your head you can avoid the white spots problem, but I actually like to use another product that is similar to dry shampoo for volumizing my hair when it starts to fall flat. It’s called Powder Play by Big Sexy Hair and it works like a charm! I find it much better than using dry shampoo.
Adiel Says
I am one of those who is lost without dry shampoo. I definitely think it depends on hair type. I have fine, oily hair; I would constantly have limp, greasy locks and be forced to wash daily if I didn’t use daily shampoo on the regular.
nancy @ adore to adorn Says
I’ve tried dry shampoo…different brands, different times and maybe it’s just my hair type or I haven’t found the right brand but I just don’t seem to like the effect. I have thick, straight hair so I could go a day or maybe two without washing but the only real thing I love about dry shampoo is the smell! It definitely helps “old” hair smell better! Kind of like Febreze. lol
xo,
nancy
Sam Says
The brand I use is Kenra. It works instantly and lasts all day. Plus the smell is TO DIE FOR.
Katie Says
I am a HUGE believer in dry shampoo. Before trying it, I could only skip one day of washing my hair, and it made it a lot more of a hassle to fix my hair everyday. I started going every other day, using dry shampoo on the days I didn’t wash, and then went two days, and I can honestly say my hair has adjusted. I can now wash my hair day one, day two it’s still great, day three start dry shampoo, and then I usually can wash it day four (or five!) It has made a HUGE difference in my hair, and I love it. I have naturally dark brown hair, so I understand the “whiteness” issue. Some brands leave more residue than others, but as long as you rub it in well, I find it’s fine. I have used both cheap and expensive brands, and my favorites would be Suave (super cheap, easy to buy anywhere) and KMS (a little more expensive). Anyways, try it!!! I was a skeptic but now I couldn’t live without my dry shampoo!!!!
Ana Says
I too am interested in using dry shampoo..what if it doesn’t brush out?!
Anjela Says
Recently found your site and I’ve since spent an embarrassing amount of time browsing through all of your awesome posts! Love it!
I’ve tried several brands of dry shampoo, and baby powder. I’ve found that Batiste is my favourite so far because it doesn’t leave a residue, like some of the other brands have (including the expensive ones) and it’s pretty affordable (especially when you only need a couple of sprays to get the job done). It blends in really well, so my hair doesn’t look white, but that also might be different for dyed hair (I’ve never dyed mine). As long as you work it with your fingers and brush it with a natural brush, it works pretty well. Particularly when you’ve managed to sleep through 3 alarms and have 7 minutes to be out the door. True story :(
Dani Says
I use it! I have always been someone who doesn’t wash their hair too often (usually 1-2x a week), so on occasion, it’s helpful. I have tried the Treseme dry shampoo and HATED it (it made my hair feel dirty!), but now I use “Salon Grafix.” It’s perfect.
I had used another kind (I forget which, though -oops!) but I literally think I got 2-3 uses out of it and the can was empty? It’s hard to tell with aerosol cans sometimes!
I also just bought Suave dry shampoo, at the recommendation of my favorite YouTube beauty channel (mmandlshow), so I’ll let you know how that one pans out! :)
Stephanie Says
Totally with you on the Tresseme, Dani! Theirs was the first dry shampoo I tried and it left me with a bad taste in my mouth, so I kind of wrote off dry shampoo as just not a thing for me. I don’t like to spend too much on hair products, so I was so glad when both my sister and the blog The Daybook recommended the Suave one with Keratin (it’s the one in a gold can and is a different formula than the original in the silver). I decided to give it one more go, and this one is fantastic. This one smells way better than the Tresseme, somehow feels drier going on, yet not powdery, and is the first I’ve tried that really makes my hair feel, rather than just look, cleaner. I really like having extra time in the morning now that I can go a day between washes, and in just a few weeks, I’ve noticed my hair feeling much healthier now that it’s being spared a daily blowout. It’s love!
Pristine Says
I use dry shampoo when I don’t have time to wash my hair. My hair gets oily/greasy if I don’t wash it every day. I have used baby powder in the past and it works fine to absorb the oil. I have dark brown/black hair and I haven’t had any problems with the baby powder showing up as chalky or white.
The best dry shampoo I’ve tried is the original Batiste dry shampoo. I bought it from a drug store in the London Heathrow Airport during a layover after a 10 hour flight and it perked my hair up, absorbed the oil and left it looking refreshed! I’d highly recommend it.
I think the key to using dry shampoo/baby powder is to only put a small amount then add more as needed. Let it sit in your hair for a little while and then brush through your hair and work the dry shampoo in. If it’s a spray, spray from a few inches away from your head.
lara Says
for expensive, Klorane’s in the aerosol can has always been the best no matter how many other ones i try. for cheap, the Rock & Roll brand (at Ulta and Wallgreens type stores) is decently close in results for me. I also discovered Baptiste’s blonde one which is doing pretty good for me although i have not liked their others. i am lucky having light brown/dirty blonde roots so when i have one that has a lighter residue it just covers up my color growth. i did not like the bumble and bumble ones since the colors are very severe and have to match just right.
Kodi Says
I love it now, after trying a few brands. Brocato’s always got clogged, after almost every use. Not practical. Aveeno’s made my brunette hair look white. Pssst…perfect. Smells good. No white residue. Adds texture and height. Allows me to go longer between washes.
I will say it’s important to follow directions on the bottle. I spray it into my hair while keeping my hand as far away from my head as possible, parting my hair multiple different times, starting on one side of my head. And then wait a minute or two before I run my fingers through my hair and rub my roots a little.
Good luck!
Sarah Says
I love love love dry shampoo! My hair is dark blonde, wavy, and sort of on the finer side. I’ve also been coloring it for longer than I can remember, so I definitely don’t wash it every day. I use Not Your Mothers, which I’ve found works better than anything else for the price ($5 something for a pretty big bottle), and (bonus) it smells good but not overpowering. When I want to use it I put my hair up in a loose bun, then I spray it around my hairline, part, and gently lift up little sections and spray on my roots (guess this all dpeends on where your hair looks dirty). Then I let it sit while I do my makeup, which can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes and run a comb through it just to make sure it’s all blended with my hair. Works like a charm, and I can wear my hair up or down and no one knows the difference. NYM also works wonders to add volume and texture.
Kelley Says
I’ve heard of one brand of dry shampoo that has colored options. I don’t remember what brand it was, but I heard about it over on The Beauty Department. Might be worth checking out!
Kendra Says
I use loose powder from Almay on my face and one day it occurred to me, while having a horrendous hair day, to use my loose powder on my hair. It’s the same consistency of baby powder so why not, right? It worked out really well because it soaked up all the oil and I didn’t have to worry about white powder showing in my hair. Plus no baby powder smell! (huge plus.) It definitely works in a pinch and if you use loose powder you already have it one hand. Just discovered your blog by the way and love it!
Valerija Says
I wanted to ask You – would You recommend using dry shampoo to avoid the effect of heating tools on hair?
Like if I normally wash my hair every day (and my hair is colored – so the color tends to fade from washing), could I use dry shampoo everyday and wash my hair for example once a week? Wouldn’t it have some bad drying effect on the skin of my head or even hair?
I found this AMAZING “batiste” dry shampoo, hair looks flawlessly using it, but I’m afraid I will like it too much and damage my hair.
Would really appreciate your advice ;)
Kaylen Says
I wash my hair once a week. I have super long, thick hair. I use dry shampoo almost every day. Even though it’s thick, my hair is fine and doesn’t really hold any style and it slips out of clips. The dry shampoo gives it volume and a wonderful texture that helps with styling. I have black hair and I have found that the brand is mostly to blame for leaving white spots in your hair. I really love “not your mother’s” from target!
Brooke Armstrong Says
Definitely love dry shampoo . I’ve went from washing my hair everyday to washing it every other day with dry shampooing in between . To keep my hair from getting dry while using it , I like to apply a small amount coconut oil or hair serum just to keep it soft .