How to Use Dry Shampoo Correctly to Get the Best Results
Dry shampoo is a beauty arsenal staple for many reasons. It conveniently and easily helps soak up excess oil in seconds, adds instant volume to day-old (or two- or three-day-old) hair, and can significantly extend the life of your blowout.
Still, as popular as dry shampoo is, it's not always the easiest product to apply (hello, chalk-white roots). Moreover, dry shampoo continues to evolve from its original aerosol version — now there are tinted versions, powders, sprays, and even foams — and just like normal shampoo, different types of dry shampoo tend to work more effectively on different hair types and textures. All of this is to say, it might be time to brush up on your dry shampoo know-how.
Below, experts answer all of our burning questions about dry shampoo, including how to properly apply it, how long you should actually leave it on your scalp before shampooing, and how to choose the right product for your hair type.
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How to Choose the Right Dry Shampoo
As mentioned, dry shampoo comes in many different variations, including aerosol, spray, powder, and foam — and the specific type you use does make a difference.
“For instance, if you have fine hair and you use powder, it might feel heavy and weigh down your hair,” explains hairstylist Adriana Tesler. “I recommend powder for thicker and oily hair because it soaks up the oil and won’t weigh [the hair] down.” On the flip side, those with fine hair might benefit most from a spray or aerosol version, because they tend to dry faster and add more volume, Tesler says.
Additionally, you’d also be wise to “make sure you’re reading all the details so you can get the right product for you,” advises hairstylist Chris Appleton, who counts J.Lo, Ariana Grande, and Kim Kardashian as regular clients. This is because, just like regular shampoo and conditioner, different dry shampoo formulas work better for different hair types and concerns.
“Normally, people with curlier hair need more moisture, while people with an oily scalp don’t,” Appleton says. “Dry shampoos cater to specific hair types, [and] some dry shampoos come with other properties like volumizing and texturizing.”
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