Lynn’s Too Lazy To Wash: Do any of these dry shampoo/hair refresher products really work? (I know they can’t substitute for proper washing!) To cut down on the number of times I have to use my hair straightening iron, I’ve tried Batiste (a powder spray) dry shampoo. To be honest the granny smell put me off and it left a gray film on my hair. I’ve now switched to Aveda’s refreshing hair mist which is basically organic lavender water. It’s more expensive but I’m happy with the results. Is this stuff genuinely better or do you think I’m kidding myself?!
The Right Brain responds:
Hey Lynn, just kidding about you being lazy; it’s actually good that you’re limiting the damage from straightening irons. Can hair refreshers help you? Well, sort of but it depends on what kind you use and how you style your hair.
The powdered types (like Batiste and Pssst) will absorb some oil from your hair but the downside is they can leave a whiteish residue, as you noticed. (And if you’re really in a hurry to spend your money, you can read what we previously wrote about the Stila hair refresher. It’s basically a $30 bottle of cornstarch!)
The liquid refreshers, like the Aveda product, are basically fragranced water. They can refresh your style to some degree, but it depends what styling products you used in the first place. These liquids can disrupt the film that mousse or gel put in your hair and may make your style droop.
The Beauty Brains Bottom Line:
If you like the way these products work on your hair there’s nothing wrong with extending your time between washings with a liquid or powder refresher. However, there’s no special technology in the expensive products, so you should shop around for an affordable alternative.
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The Cynical Girl Says:
I like the Fekkai summer hair series of products. I have wavy hair and it freshens up my style with a light spritz. I’m also a fan of plain old baby powder. It’s the best product out there to soak up the old, icky scalp oil (gross).
The Mommanista Says:
I recommend the hair powder from Hair-Fix. (http://www.myhairfix.com/) It comes in colours so it does not leave your hair white like baby powder or corn starch, and does a great job of soaking up oil and adding some texture. The only thing I regret about my new multi-coloured high-lights is that this stuff no longer works for me!
bas Says:
I like Oscar Blandi Pronto. But i put the powder onto the brush then run the brush through my hair for better results. no powdery build up then.
this really does get me one extra day. Aveda refresher,it has a crappy nozzle, so replace that. I find the aveda only works if I blow it dry a bit after.
SageRave Says:
It’s always good to have several alternatives in your hair care basket!
Sofia Says:
I have tried different hair powders until I got to try Bianco Hair & Body Powder by Principessa Beauty. It’s a spectacular product! It works amazing! It gave me lots of volume & body like if I had just had shampoo and blowout and it did not leave any white residue, and it’s smell so yummy!.. It’s definately a must-have product!
I got mine at BellaBellaBoutique.com. The direct link for the product is: http://bellabellaboutique.com/public_store_product.php?prd_key=e5dc025274
Maggie S. Says:
Baby powder (the cornstarch variety) has always worked for me. Just be sure to brush it all out to remove the white residue.
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[...] is it? We’ve previously discussed powdered shampoos so read that for more info. But basically, you spray or sprinkle a powder (cornstarch) on your head [...]
lis Says:
Cornstarch works great for me and I have dark brown hair. If I brush and massage it out it leaves no residue.
Cat Says:
I like Algemarina Dry Shampoo (I’ve bought it off Amazon before). I have dark hair so I can’t just load it on, but it works well and has a refreshing scent.
http://www.amazon.com/Algemarina-2060-Dry-Shampoo-6-76oz/dp/B0009R5AXQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1205203184&sr=1-7
Emmy Says:
I third the posters above who use cornstarch. I have dark brown hair, and if I can’t wash it, I just rub a bit of cornstarch into the roots and brush it out with a boars hair brush (and then wash the brush out). It doesn’t leave any white residue and actually tends to give my hair more volume (probably due to extra brushing) but more importantly, it works and is cheap cheap cheap!
miss tango Says:
Baby powder works just fine…if you don´t want to smell like a baby´s bottom, used your favourite fragrance talc.