How To Use Dry Shampoo: An Expert’s Guide to Getting Better Second-Day Hair
Dry shampoo: Some women swear by it, others can’t figure it out. But according to hairstylist Teddi Cranford, who regularly picks up a can of the transformative hair powder at her It-girl approved salon, White Rose Collective, a good grease-cutting spray or powder can work for all colors and textures with just a little know-how. For best results with an aerosol can, Cranford recommends holding the product "six inches away from the head—otherwise, you’re going to spray it in a concentrated area and it’s just going to get wet," which is counterproductive, she explains. Here, the expert breaks down a handful of ways to make dry shampoo work for you.
For Fine Hair, Grab an Aerosol Can
“For fine hair, aerosol dry shampoos are a great way to plump and thicken. I find the drugstore versions you can buy are good at absorbing oil and keeping the hair soft. Psssst! and Klorane are two good options for the woman who wants to stretch out her blowout. Go section by section and spray from roots to mid-shaft. Then put a Mason Pearson brush through it, or a quick little blow-dry, and be on your way.”
Powder Up for Thick or Oily Hair
“With coarser or oilier hair, you’re going to need something drier and more concentrated, like Bumble and Bumble’s Prêt-à-Powder. Loose powder tends to be drier, since it’s not coming out of a can. If you have oilier hair and feel the aerosol powder isn’t absorbing, try one from a bottle that might absorb better. Looser powder is good for absorbing sweat from a workout. I would go section by section and apply at the root, or on areas that are really oily, then take your blow-dryer and go roughly around the hairline, just to fan it out. You can also tip your head to each side and shake it out with your fingers.”
Choose a Gritty Spray for Lived-In Texture
“Go with either a dry texturizing spray or a dry shampoo with a bit of grit to give you that lived-in, sexy, lifted hair. After you’ve curled it, blown it out, done your whole thing, it’s a good way to pump it all up and not have it fall flat. Sachajuan’s hair powder is amazing for making fine hair look fuller and giving you that airy, gritty texture. Put the product at the roots, then shake it out with your fingers. With an aerosol, you can mist a bit on the ends, too.”
Originally Appeared on Vogue
