Is Dry Shampoo Worth it?

[secretlyevil]

What's the consensus? Good or just hype?

[lovelyshoes]

If you have oily roots by the end of day 1, it's absolutely worth it. I've tried a ton and even made my own, nothing compares to Klorane for me.

[mfluder]

It is so beyond worth it.

I guess if your hair lasts then no, but it keeps an extra day or two without a wash and that's priceless for me.

[kittycatlove]

I like it. I don't really need it on day 2, but if I want to go another day it's definitely worth it for me. My hair is thick and wavy/curly and I don't really get too much oil, but it works well to control the odor. I like the Treseme, and also just tried the new Pantene one and really like that too.

[roxysoxy]

Yes, definitely worth it for me. I thought it was all hype until I got a dry shampoo sample. I get oily roots and dry shampoo gives me an extra 1-2 days between washing. 

[Pippin]

It's worth it for me. I have thick wavy/curly hair and I only wash it every third/fourth day. I used to love Batiste but the new Tresemme formula is so much better. It actually gives some volume and bounce back to my hair. I can't go crazy with the stuff though because I don't brush my hair and it can be hard to get all the powder out. I also use hair oil on the ends of my hair to help keep it moisturized and less frizzy.

[amandakisser]

I use it after I work out - I have dry hair, so I cannot wash it every day, but the sweat after a workout doesn't smell too pretty. Dry shampoo helps soak up the moisture, and removes the sweat smell.

[pizzanight]

It worked for me when I had long hair. Now I have short hair and I wake up looking like Flock of Seagulls every morning so I have to wash it, but I do much less heat styling and I get it cut VERY frequently so there is less opportunity for damage.

[SallyJ]

I used it for a long time and noticed more hair shedding. It got really bad for awhile and once I stopped using it, I stopped having the problem. I wash every 3 days instead of every 4. When I did use it, Klorane was my favorite.

[calico]

Worth it in a pinch. I don't use dry shampoo regularly, since I have a dry scalp. But there are occasionally days like today where I need it. I'm on day 4 hair and needed to shampoo this morning, and guess who overslept and had a whopping 20 minutes to get ready? So far my favorite is Living Proof.

[pooh8402]

yes, worth it for me. I don't mind washing my hair, but it can't handle heat damage every day. so I use dry shampoo to extend the time between heat styling. I can get 2-3 days. my favorite is plain old baby powder, tbh.

[litebright]

I use it only when camping or when I need a quick fix but don't have time for a shower.

[secretlyevil]

The reason why I ask is because my hair gets so limp after a couple of days. However, my scalp isn't oily, I have really fine, curly/wavy hair and a ton of it. I shed like a mofo already so SallyJ has scared me. My secret fear is that I will be bald when I'm older.

All that being said, I'm not sure dry shampoo is the solution I am looking for.

[ESF]

May 24, 2017 13:19:15 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

The reason why I ask is because my hair gets so limp after a couple of days. However, my scalp isn't oily, I have really fine, curly/wavy hair and a ton of it. I shed like a mofo already so SallyJ has scared me. My secret fear is that I will be bald when I'm older.

All that being said, I'm not sure dry shampoo is the solution I am looking for.

Good solution for limp hair is bumble & bumble Don't Blow It.

But dry shampoo can help too. I sometimes hit my roots off before going out to give my hair a bit of a lift.

I use batiste.

Whatever you use, I don't recommend Dry Bar, which has a scent that does not die.

[SallyJ]

May 24, 2017 13:19:15 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

The reason why I ask is because my hair gets so limp after a couple of days. However, my scalp isn't oily, I have really fine, curly/wavy hair and a ton of it. I shed like a mofo already so SallyJ has scared me. My secret fear is that I will be bald when I'm older.

All that being said, I'm not sure dry shampoo is the solution I am looking for.

In that case, I recommend getting a curl enhancer spray.  I use Jessicurl Awe Inspirling curl, or a sea salt spray (probably a high-end loreal product from my hair dresser), or AG Curl Trigger.  I have fine wavy hair and a medium amount of it.  The curl enhancer sprays refresh my waves and add some texture for day 2/3.

[mfluder]

May 24, 2017 13:19:15 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

The reason why I ask is because my hair gets so limp after a couple of days. However, my scalp isn't oily, I have really fine, curly/wavy hair and a ton of it. I shed like a mofo already so SallyJ has scared me. My secret fear is that I will be bald when I'm older.

All that being said, I'm not sure dry shampoo is the solution I am looking for.

oily use to be my issue but now I do it mainly for the limp hair. I haven't personally noticed an increase in shedding.

Blows dry shampoo is my favorite - it's not a spray, but can be put straight into hair (I hate putting it in my hand lol), no scent and a bottle lasts forever.

A coworker told me my favorite technique: put the dry shampoo in the night before. Don't bother blending it in. Wake up with hair with body. Win.

[secretlyevil]

These are great suggestions and I'll try them out to see what works best.

[spindle92]

May 24, 2017 10:18:44 GMT -5 Laura Palmer said:

I am the dissenting view. I've tried numerous and I don't like it. I just resolve to wash my hair every day I leave the house.

I do give it a break when I work from home (two to three days a week), but those days it's such a greasy mess I would be mortified if even our mailman saw me.

Hair type: Very oily, and by the end of the day, I can stick my hands in my hair and have a "something about mary" type of "gelled" hairdo. It's not cute.


(Snarkily anticipating the "wash it less! it will normalize!" suggestions: It just doesn't work for me. I went weeks w/o washing due to a few brain surgeries in quick succession, and then baby shampoo for months. It never leveled out and was an oil slick for about a year until I could use real shampoo.) My hair was just meant to be oily.)

I liked your post because I am the same way with a greasy head no matter what I do.

There is no "training" this mop, it just looks like I used Crisco on my roots the next day, no matter what I do.

I am sorry abut the brain surgeries though.  I didn't want you to think I was liking that part.

[mortomo]

May 24, 2017 13:25:47 GMT -5 ESF said:

May 24, 2017 13:19:15 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

The reason why I ask is because my hair gets so limp after a couple of days. However, my scalp isn't oily, I have really fine, curly/wavy hair and a ton of it. I shed like a mofo already so SallyJ has scared me. My secret fear is that I will be bald when I'm older.

All that being said, I'm not sure dry shampoo is the solution I am looking for.

Good solution for limp hair is bumble & bumble Don't Blow It.

But dry shampoo can help too. I sometimes hit my roots off before going out to give my hair a bit of a lift.

I use batiste.

Whatever you use, I don't recommend Dry Bar, which has a scent that does not die.

The scent of dry shampoo is what keeps me from using it on a regular basis.  Most have a strong scent that ends up giving me a headache. Otherwise, dry shampoo extends my wash, but the feel of the dry shampoo in my hair is weird.  I only use it if I absolutely have to.  It does help to put volume back into the roots. 

[bluestreet]

I have scalp psoriasis, and dry shampoo makes it so much worse. But before I accepted that fact, I really liked using it when I was going to do an up-do and wanted to tease my hair and give it lift at the root.

My favorite is Living Proof, but I'm now committed to not buying spendy hair or skin products.

[bluestreet]

May 24, 2017 21:45:09 GMT -5 mortomo said:

May 24, 2017 13:25:47 GMT -5 ESF said:

Good solution for limp hair is bumble & bumble Don't Blow It.

But dry shampoo can help too. I sometimes hit my roots off before going out to give my hair a bit of a lift.

I use batiste.

Whatever you use, I don't recommend Dry Bar, which has a scent that does not die.

The scent of dry shampoo is what keeps me from using it on a regular basis.  Most have a strong scent that ends up giving me a headache. Otherwise, dry shampoo extends my wash, but the feel of the dry shampoo in my hair is weird.  I only use it if I absolutely have to.  It does help to put volume back into the roots. 

French Girl (sold on Etsy and Anthropologie) has a dry shampoo powder that is virtually scent-less. It's made of rice powder and crushed rose petals. That said, it's a bit gritty.

[mfluder]

May 24, 2017 21:45:09 GMT -5 mortomo said:

May 24, 2017 13:25:47 GMT -5 ESF said:

Good solution for limp hair is bumble & bumble Don't Blow It.

But dry shampoo can help too. I sometimes hit my roots off before going out to give my hair a bit of a lift.

I use batiste.

Whatever you use, I don't recommend Dry Bar, which has a scent that does not die.

The scent of dry shampoo is what keeps me from using it on a regular basis.  Most have a strong scent that ends up giving me a headache. Otherwise, dry shampoo extends my wash, but the feel of the dry shampoo in my hair is weird.  I only use it if I absolutely have to.  It does help to put volume back into the roots. 

take a look at blow dry shampoo. Zero smell. It's sold at ulta. It's my favorite. I'm repeating myself, but a bottle lasts forever.

[pixy0stix]

I think I'm way outside the norm, but I wanted to comment that I think a lot of people don't know how to use dry shampoo. I base this off the fact that 2 people I know at a recent gtg didn't "wash" it in with their fingers, they just left it a white mess in their hair. I tried to tell them, but they were all, "This is how I use it, it's fine." Uh, no, no it's not. Please don't go out in public like that.