Part cleanser and part volumiser, dry shampoo is a great resuscitator – except when it’s incorrectly applied to your hair.
DON’T ignore the ingredient list
Look for silica. It absorbs oil, it’s lightweight and it goes on sheer. Try and avoid dry shampoos with talcum powder in the top half of the ingredient list – this is what makes your hair look ‘white’.
DON’T spray it on before your hair is dirty
Prevention is better than cure, right? Not when it comes to dry shampoo. We used to reach for the dry shampoo the morning after a blowdry, too. But, each time you use it, it leaves starch in your hair and after a couple of days your hair will start to feel sticky. Rather wait until day three or four to apply it, and your style will last longer.
DO brush it out
Let your dry shampoo absorb the oil for a minute and then brush your roots to remove the excess powder. If you’re worried that you’re going to mess up your style – or if your hair is curly – flip your hair over, massage your roots and shake out some of the excess powder.
DO use it all over
Waves and curls tend to clump when they’re dirty, so dry shampoo is your saving grace. The starch keeps the locks from twisting together. Another great tip: if you have a fringe, spray the underside and it will keep it from separating.
Looking for more dry shampoo tips and tricks? Here are three uses for dry shampoo we bet you didn’t know about. Run out of dry shampoo? Try one of these easy styles that hide dirty strands.
