How to Use Dry Shampoo for the Most Effective Results
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Ah, dry shampoo. It’s saved many a girl from a sticky (or should we say, oily?) situation. For those who aren’t familiar, it’s essentially just shampoo in a dry powder or spray form and let’s just say it pretty much is what its name implies. While that may seem obvious, there are many who don’t know how to use dry shampoo properly or the extra styling benefits that come with it.
Don’t worry, we’re here to clarify. Read on and discover how to actually use this miracle product, plus some top tips, tricks and styles to test out, too!
Dry shampoo: How to use it for the best results
Start with unwashed hair.
When using dry shampoo, start with unwashed, ‘second-day’ hair.
Why? Because the dry shampoo will absorb any oils in your strands, helping to give them a refreshed look.
Part hair.
Using a comb or a brush, part your hair into small sections, focusing on your the oiliest areas.
Spray.
Hold the can about 8 inches away from your head and spray the sections in short bursts.
We love the VO5 Refresh Dry Shampoo for giving us a quick fix solution to oily strands – plus it has a translucent formula, so no need to worry about any tell-tale white residue!
Hair hack: Gently shaking your hair during application will help prevent product build up in any one area.
Massage product in.
Now that you’ve sprayed all your sections, massage your head and allow the product to fully absorb any oils.
Finish.
Et voila: you’ve taken care of any greasy strands and can now style your hair any way you like.
Oily hair? Not here!
Other ways to use dry shampoo
How to use dry shampoo spray for fine hair
Dry shampoo is sn awesome root lifter. When the oil is absorbed, it helps give thr oot lift, plus it can be used to add grip to updos and braids. – Elena Diaz, ATH Global Hairstylist.
Limp locks? For flat and thin hair, dry shampoo is great for helping to lift the roots and create volume. So, if the illusion of fuller-looking locks is what you’re after, spraying from the root down to the middle of the hair shaft can help promote texture.
How to use it as a styling product
It may not be a well-known fact but aside from its oil-zapping properties, dry shampoo actually doubles as a useful styling product, too! Those in the know not only use it to help banish oily roots when a wash is overdue, but they’ve also repurposed it as a secret styling weapon.
One great hair hack to try with dry shampoo is to use it when braiding, creating updos or voluminous looks. By using a dry shampoo prior to styling your locks, you’ll be providing your tresses with more grip, helping to hold your pins and woven strands in place.
The overnight miracle
Don’t have time in the morning to wash and condition your hair properly? Another clever trick we’ve discovered on how to use dry shampoo is to apply it at night before you hit the sack.
Sounds weird, right? Well, just a few sprays of VO5 Refresh Dry Shampoo on the roots before bed will work as a preventative measure on locks that are on the verge of looking greasy. By morning, it should have absorbed any excess oil, leaving you with less oily roots, so you’re ready to take on the day!
Hairstyles to create with dry shampoo
Gym-worthy braids
If you love to work up a sweat in the gym but hate it when your go-to style falls out mid-rep, a dry shampoo could help save the day!
Whether you choose a quick and easy top knot or a more elaborate plaited style, spraying your strands with dry shampoo before styling will give extra grip to your hair, extending the lifespan of your ‘do. Plus it’s also a great preemptive attack on sweat and oils that could ruin your look.
Next read: Learn how to do boxer braids for your next workout.
Night-out beehive
Got a hot date this weekend? Or perhaps you’ve planned to have a girl’s night out? Either way, a plumped-up beehive will see you through in style.
Simply grab your VO5 Volume Dry Shampoo and learn how to create this timeless night-out look with our step-by-step tutorial!
Messy bun
You know it, we know it, everyone knows it: a messy bun is the holy grail of speedy hairstyles!
Throw it together for a casual Sunday brunch or use to dress down a formal outfit. Just remember to spritz your mane with dry shampoo first to give it that extra undone-and-fabulous vibe.
Textured waves
Now it’s not all about updos and braids, oh no! If you’re a life-long lover of curls and waves – and want a way to give them a more textured, beachy vibe – a dry shampoo should be your first port of call…
We love the TONI&GUY Matt Texture Dry Shampoo for giving us the root boost we need, plus it’ll leave you with an effortless matt finish all day!
