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You’ve probably heard about dry shampoo from a beauty blogger or TikTok influencer, or at least seen it on the hair care aisle in your favorite store. But if Google and TikTok are to be believed, you have questions about dry shampoo like what it actually does, when you can use it, and if it’s good for your hair type.
Which type of dry shampoo you choose depends on your needs and preferences. If you’re looking for a non-aerosol dry shampoo, consider a powder or paste. However, those come with cons as well. Dry shampoo is made to use on dry hair. It’s ok to use dry shampoo on hair that is damp from sweat or working out, but it’s not designed for use on wet hair. If you’ve just showered and shampoo, you don’t need dry shampoo – save that for between washes when you need a refresh.Instead of spraying all over the head, separate your hair into sections (to find the greasy spots) this helps to cover all bases and really get to the root of the hair.
Shampoo requires water and dry shampoo does not. Surfactants like SLS in shampoos bond to dirt and oils and rinse away with water. Dry shampoo contains starch to absorb dirt and oils, then brush or shake out. Dry shampoo goes on dry hair and can be used without showering or rinsing your hair.
Like everything in life, it’s possible to get too much of a good thing. Dry shampoo doesn’t replace shampooing your hair, but it can help keep you from over-shampooing. Use dry shampoo between washes, 2- 4 days per week, depending on how many times you wash your hair.