6 Things You Need To Know About Dry Shampoo

We all had those days when you just can’t be bothered to wash your hair. It just takes too long and you have no energy or you have to run out the door immediately. That’s when dry shampoo comes in very handy. You can just spray the roots and your hair will instantly look more fresh and bouncy. If you’re travelling or camping at a music festival – that’s when dry shampoo becomes your best friend. But how much do we know about dry shampoo apart from it being a lifesaver (it feels that dramatic sometimes, ok?) in certain situations. Do you know what it’s made of? Do you know how to use it properly for maximum effect? Can you DIY dry shampoo at home? Keep reading to find out the answers to these and other questions below.

What Is Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo is a form of shampoo that allows you to make your hair look cleaner without the use of water. The main component in dry shampoo is usually corn starch or rice starch. These days most dry shampoos come in aerosol cans for the ease of application and are often scented with fresh, floral or tropical fragrances. There are also dry shampoos that come in powder form that you can just apply to your head with your hands or with a brush.

How To Use Dry Shampoo

Dry is generally used to remove the appearance of greasy or to add volume to one’s hair. If you’re using dry shampoo that comes in the aerosol form you should part your hair into sections add spray into the roots holding the bottle 30-40 cm away from your hair. Holding the can far enough is actually a very important part of the process, because the shampoo in liquid form in the can, but it needs that second or two to transform into dry powder before it hits your hair. So if you hold the can too close, the dry shampoo will still be a bit wet and that defeats the purpose and doesn’t deliver the results you expect. If you’re using the powder version just apply to roots and massage your hair to disperse the powder evenly. After applying dry shampoo you should also brush your hair to remove any excess powder.