To Shampoo, or Dry Shampoo?

That is the question.  So what’s the deal with dry shampoo anyway?  I don’t claim to be an expert by any means, but I have tried a few different kinds of dry shampoo.  It’s a great way to keep your hair looking and feeling clean without washing it every day.  Yea, you read that right, I’m gonna let you in on a little secret; I don’t usually wash my hair every day. (Pause for shock factor) 

The main reason I only wash it every other day is because I have to blow dry and straighten it every time I wash it, and all that heat is very damaging on hair.  Before you freak out, it is completely possible to only wash your hair every other day without it becoming greasy.  Some people even go longer than that!  You just have to train your hair!  Most of the time, I don’t even have to use dry shampoo on my second day hair now! 

Nevertheless, every now and then I break it out, so the question is, what kind do I reach for?  I’ve tried four different kinds and thought I’d offer a little advice/insight on the different kinds I’ve tried if you’re thinking about trying it for the first time!

Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo; $2.88 – This was the first kind of dry shampoo that I ever used.  The price is what initially drew me in.  Why pay more if you can get the result you want for less?  I actually purchased this several times before I realized that this is not the dry shampoo for me.  While it does do a great job of minimizing grease, I just couldn’t get over the smell!  It is so strong and on the days that I used it, it’s all I could smell all day.  I also tried the Keratin Infusion version of this which smells even worse and I’m pretty sure what ruined me for Suave dry shampoo. 

Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo; $4.49 – I was talking to one of my friends a couple months ago about dry shampoo and the next day she brought me this to try.  While it doesn’t have the strong smell like the Suave, this formula was not a good fit for me.  It really seemed to weigh down my hair and made it feel greasier than it did to begin with.

Batiste Dry Shampoo (Cherry scent); $7.99 – I first heard about this on youtube and was very intrigued by the different scents it comes in!  This is probably my favorite dry shampoo that I’ve tried so far.  The scent is not overpowering at all.  In fact, I hardly smell it after the initial application.  The only downside to this, as is the case with most dry shampoos is that it comes out white.  All you have to do is work it in with your fingers, which is fairly easy to do (and doing this also gives you great volume without having to tease!).  Batiste does make tinted versions for several hair colors.  I haven’t tried that yet, but if it’s the same formula as this I’d say it’s definitely worth trying if the white tint freaks you out!

PSSSSSST Instant Dry Shampoo; $5.99 – This dry shampoo is completely invisible so no white residue here!  I really like to use this one if I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to make sure I don’t have any white spots in my hair.  It does weigh my hair down a bit but nothing like the Tresemme and it doesn’t have the strong smell like Suave.  This is definitely a great option!

If you’ve been thinking about trying the second day hair routine, I would first recommend that you start on a weekend.  Don’t wash it on a Saturday and see how it looks!  That way if it is such a greasy mess that you can’t be seen in public without everyone assuming you’re homeless, you’re not in a time crunch to get to work.  You should also pick up some dry shampoo to experiment with!  Suave may be a good option since it’s so much cheaper, but I’d say it’s worth it to try either PSSSSSST or Batiste.  Just make sure to spray it at the roots along your part since your scalp is where the oil originates.  Something I just started doing is spraying my roots and around my face before I go to bed.  This way, the oil is absorbed through the night and I don’t have to use it again in the morning.

I’ve been washing my hair every other day for over a year now and I’ve never looked back!  These are the only dry shampoo’s I’ve tried, but if you have another brand you’re a fan of, let me know so I can try it out!  If my blog has shown you anything it should be that I love trying new things!

Thanks for reading!!

~Sarah