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Life Hacks Using DRY SHAMPOO that you need to know!

5 March, 2017 - 11:26pm by - First Lady | 22 Comments

by BR Amelia

What did we do before dry shampoo?  Seriously?!  It's like a magical powder that transforms your hair from a greasy mess to fresh and manageable with just a sprinkle or spray, and a rub. 

Before I discovered dry shampoo I was stuck in the trap of washing my hair daily - I now wash it once a week, and end up reaching for my dry shampoo almost daily.  I've tried a lorra lorra dry shampoos (curse of the job...) and I definitely prefer a spray rather than loose powder product.  I'm clumsy and well, powder anything has a high chance of ending in disaster - loose powder over my head?  Yeah, might as well just dunk my head in a vat of flour.

My favourite brand is Batiste - no surprises there, it's New Zealand's best selling dry shampoo by far, but what I love about Batiste are the scents.  My current fave is Tropical, so coconutty and nommy.  And...flamingos!

But I don't just use my dry shampoo to refresh my do or instead of washing my hair...no, no, no.  I got tricks.  Here I give you my ultimate dry shampoo tips and life hacks!

1.  Spray dry shampoo into your hair before you go to bed.  I find Batiste amazing for the overnighter!  The formulation absorbs the oil in your hair overnight and you awake with fresh hair plus extra body and volume .

2.  Use a bristle brush to get more out of your dry shampoo.  Don't fall into the trap of spraying shampoo all over your hair, just use it on the roots and use your bristle brush to distribute it further!

3.  Use dry shampoo instead of hairspray when you’re after a more subtle backcomb. The other bonus is that it’s super easy to brush through the next day.

4.  Let it sit.  If your hair is really greasy, let the dry shampoo sit on your roots for 5-10 minutes before massaging in - it'll soak up more oil!

5.  Prevent your fringe from sticking to your forehead.  No one likes a shiny forehead but an even worse look is when your fringe gets oily and sticks to your skin.  Sexy, I know. To rectify this problem spray some dry shampoo to the underneath of your fringe and you won’t have to worry.

6.  Use dry shampoo to prevent bobby pins sliding.   Before you use them to secure your hair in place, spray a little dry shampoo to your clips - it'll be much less sticky than using hairspray, but grippy enough to keep your 'do in place!

7.  Go for the spray, not the sprinkle.  You can buy dry shampoo as a loose powder in a pot or as a powdery spray.  In my experience you have more chance of using too much when using the powder in the pot, and the risk of spillages is real.  For on-the-go refreshing, go for the spray version.  Every time.

So there we go, my seven tips for dry shampoo.  Do you have any to share?  And what's your favourite product?  Are you a Batiste girl like me?  What scent should I try next?!

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11th April, 2017

l love Batiste's dry shampoo and I endeavour to get through all the different fragrances! It is definitely my go to when my hair starts to get a bit greasy or lack lustre.

20th March, 2017

I love tip #6.... I would have never thought of something like that! So handy. I definitely need more time using dry shampoo, I'm such an amateur but my brunette hair puts me off!

20th March, 2017

I love tip #6.... I would have never thought of something like that! So handy. I definitely need more time using dry shampoo, I'm such an amateur but my brunette hair puts me off!

19th March, 2017

These are great tips! The bobby pin trick helps my girl soooo much, I like using dry shampoo instead of hairspray too, I have my eye on the cherry one next <3

15th March, 2017

I love batiste dry shampoo! I definitely agree with apply it at night to let it soak in.

14th March, 2017

Love articles like this, as from experience first time I used dry shampoo I sprayed too much and so regretted it my hair was a mess. Now know to start small and add more of needed to the roots. Fast forward and I use dry shampoo often to great success to get that extra day out of my hair or added volume. I like the advice about the fringe!

11th March, 2017

I've never been a fan of dry shampoo - just doesn't seem to work so good for me. There are some good other uses for it here so I might try it for that - especially bobby pins - I don't have much luck with them either!

10th March, 2017

Mini. Bastiste. For. Your. Handbag. Up until a year ago I'd never tried dry shampoo and was ignorant to this amazing magical product. I've now wised up and have a mini Bastiste in my bag at all times. I find that if there's an important meeting or a coffee date with my hubby on the horizon, I feel much better knowing that my hair doesn't look like a limp greasy mop. :P

10th March, 2017

Yes! Dry shampoo is an absolute life saver! Love the tips, especially the king one so I don't have to stress about time in the morning

9th March, 2017

I cannot live without my Joico dry shampoo. It is such a staple in my weekly routine. It's fantastic for those "in between" days

9th March, 2017

Great tips! I have used a dry shampoo once and would definitely buy it again, I only wash my hair once-twice a week so it's awesome for the in-betweens!!

8th March, 2017

I've never tried Batiste, but am keen to try. I currently have an Urban Fudge Dry Shampoo which smells amazing, but I forget to use it/lazy and normally end up waiting for my next hair wash.

7th March, 2017

I have never tried it! I have several times gone to purchase it but I always shudder at the idea its the cost of my Shampoo and Conditioner combined for the fortnight. one day i will bite the bullet and give it ago!

7th March, 2017

I love Batiste - it's great.

6th March, 2017

I once tried the Tresemme dry shampoo. ..did not like it at all! I use Batiste. Currently I have a few scents. Blush, Eden, Fresh, Marrakech and Oriental Blossom. I also have Pantene but am yet to try and compare. I use dry shampoo in between washes. It cleans my hair, freshening it up and gives more body.

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