We’ve all seen those adverts and billboards of women with luxurious locks and hair flowing like a movie scene if at first it hasn’t unfortunately been airbrushed it is highly likely that dry shampoo has been used for that great hold and volume. And what is great is that it is easily available for us mere ‘normal’ non-model people.

Dry shampoo is essentially the modern woman’s version of a ‘shower in a can’ and has become increasingly popular as our lives get busier and fuller. The various sizes make for convenience in gym bags and purses and because we are on the go, having it to hand is quick and easy for a speedy fixing up either in the car or in a bathroom before heading into the next meeting.

For an interesting read on the first version of dry shampoo, you can click here https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1414219, make a cup of tea, take a minute for yourself and see how a product so great has evolved through the years.

My life changed when I started using dry shampoo, besides the fact that I don’t have to wash my hair every 2 days due to running around after my 2 monkeys and taxiing them up and down to their various activities, my hair is not as dry and my color lasts that much longer.

The positives have added to my lifestyle and it has become more than just a quick fix, it helps in styling, manages the oil production in the follicles and the hair is thicker and fuller with continued use.

Looking at the benefits dry shampoo offers.

1. Salon appointment. Every woman on the planet can vouch for this, hair appointments are no joke, they are expensive and for most of us considered a treat to ourselves. So we try to hold off washing this purse-crying purchase for the longest possible time and using dry shampoo gives an extra day or two and adds a touch of bounce as well.

2. Color hold. I have had the first-hand experience in this department, while I’m not yet grey I do like to change my hair color every so often, keep things spicy and try something new. However, the quickest way for the color to be stripped from the hair is too frequent washing so I use the dry shampoo once a week at least, and the color still looks great.

3. Readiness. My husband hates being late for anything and to be fair so do I, just plain rude manners if you ask me, so when we’ve slept in and the alarm has gone off more than once there is no time for a deep clean wash and dry. A quick-dry shampoo spray and a casually styled updo and we’re ready to go.

4. Style hold. Dry shampoo is my daughter’s go-to when it comes to her gym competitions. Before we scrape it back into a high bun we spray it with the dry shampoo and the added rough texture, in combination with the full can of regular hairspray and gel, and that bun is going nowhere fast. Washing it all out is another story for another day.

5. Fragrant. The powder has a great way of absorbing the greasy oils accumulated from every day, this taking the unpleasant smell away from your head and adding a fresh, crisp smell in its place.

6. Volume here we come. A quick trick for bigger curls and style, simply spray onto your damp hair out the shower and blow dry as normal, only the added boost from the shampoo will leave you on top of the world. Literally.

Hearing what people are saying about dry shampoo.

Thicker, stronger hair with extra shine is every ladies dream for the ultimate look. We want to ride in a convertible with the wind blowing our locks away from our faces, the sun beaming down on us giving us that golden glow so sought after for hot summer night events and outside dining.

A few squirts after a day at the coast and dry shampoo can change beach hair to glam natural curls with a matter of a few pull-throughs with your fingers.

Having the right product undoubtedly does make a difference to the results and can make or break a look if not used correctly, or if you opted for a cheaper item than you usually do to save costs it could be detrimental to the condition of the hair and its texture.

So finding out which is best, what product works and which doesn’t is a tricky situation till you find your niche. People are curious, some ask does Keranique work, or does another alternative suit them better? It’s best to have a chat with your hairdresser and take on their recommendations, even more so if they have been doing your hair for the past decade.

How it works.

The main element that makes dry shampoo such a popular product is the fact that it doesn’t need to be washed out of your hair. You simply massage it into the top of or crown of the head in a few sections where the oil build-up is most visible and you’re good to go.

When it comes to the hair, what it’s made up of and how it grows, these all determine the need and amount of dry shampoo that may be required. The hair follicles naturally produce oil (also known as sebum) so you aren’t walking around with a desert on top of your head, but these can clog and clump up and thus resulting in greasy hair.

Dry shampoo essentially made up of a starch base is a good way to soak up and dry any excess oils that you may naturally be producing but not aware of, with these oils sucked up the hair has a cleaner, more appealing appearance.

And if you choose the one that smells like birthday cake, well, there is no way you can go wrong. Cake is always a winner in my eyes.