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What’s The Deal With Dry Shampoo?
Wet Or Dry?
Shampoo? Dry? What? At first glance this stuff appears to be an oxymoron. Fear not, we have done the research and testing, and we’re happy to report that dry shampoo is the real deal.
What Is Dry Shampoo?
The name is a little misleading. It’s not actually shampoo at all, but offers similar benefits. Essentially dry shampoo is a starch-based hair product that soaks up oil, grease and sweat.
Usually in a powder or aerosol spray, it’s applied directly to the hair and scalp without water and without rinsing, hence the name.
Many products like this offer volumizing benefits, while some include deodorizing ingredients to absorb damp, greasy hair odor.
Why Would I Use This Stuff?
When you haven’t shampooed for a few days and your hair starts to build up oil and grease, dry shampoo can refresh your mane for an extra day or two until your next shampoo.
Any hair type or texture can benefit from this product, but oily scalp types will find dry shampoo especially useful. Thin, fine or super straight hair can avail from the boost of volume.
It’s ideal for people who go to the gym every day or sweat often, and great for traveling, camping, or any time you don’t have access to a shower.
How Often Should I Use Dry Shampoo?
It’s important to note this product is not a substitute for cleansing, or a quality shampoo & conditioner routine in general. While it does absorb the oils and grease, all that stuff still stays in your hair, and you’ll need to wash it out eventually.
Overuse could lead to an itchy scalp or clogged pores, and a lot of shit building up in your hair over time.
That said, how often you use this product depends on your regular shampoo & conditioner routine.
I try to keep it to one use in between washes. My scalp is naturally on the oily-er side, so I need to wash it every 2-3 days anyway. One use of this product in between my shampoo and conditioning cycle is perfect for me, stretching it to 3-4 days, while extending the supply of my shampoo & conditioner an extra 3-4 weeks!
In summary; it’s safe to use it once or twice before your next shampoo. Three times you’re stretching it. If you reach for it a fourth time…wash your filthy locks.
What’s The Best Dry Shampoo?
With inherent bias acknowledged, it’s definitely INSTANT FRESHIES Dry Shampoo from The Longhairs. You can read more over here, but the tell-tale sign of a quality dry shampoo is that it’s starch-based as opposed to alcohol-based.
INSTANT FRESHIES is alcohol-free, with kaolin clay and corn starch to absorb oils, grease and sweat. Arrowroot powder and baking soda deodorize and refresh the scalp and roots, while thoughtful finishing ingredients offer conditioning, volumizing and light hold.
On top of that it’s offered in a non-aerosol, aluminum bottle that can be recycled forever. Basically it’s the definitive dry shampoo for men or women.
How To Use Dry Shampoo
Now you know what it is and when you should use it. Here’s how to use dry shampoo, with Elefante at The Longhairs.
Any tips, tactics or questions? Let me know in the comments!
INSTANT FRESHIES Dry Shampoo
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You don’t need to be a hair expert, but there are a few things every guy with long hair needs to know. Get the fundamentals from the guys with flow.
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Trying Dry Shampoo
El Moreno’s wife shows him how to use dry shampoo for the first time in 2016, when The Longhairs was still in the awkward stage.
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