Hair powder or dry shampoos can be used when you don't have the time for a wet shampoo, access to washing facilities, or are unable to wash your hair due to illness or injury. Hair powders freshen the hair and absorb excess oil and can be available as a traditional powder or a dry, powdery spray. Hair powders rely upon a base of talc, oat flour, cornstarch, rice or potato flour.
Step 1
Choose a dry shampoo that works with your hair color, recommends Laura Moser at Slate. Opt for a tinted dry shampoo if you have dark hair. Use a white or lighter toned hair powder for naturally blond or chemically lightened hair.
Step 2
Brush hair out with a boar bristle brush to remove hairspray or other styling product residue as much as possible.
Step 3
Place a towel around your shoulders if you're already dressed to avoid sprinkling powder on your shirt.
Step 4
Sprinkle, brush or spray the dry hair powder into your hair. Focus on the roots of your hair, rather than the ends. Leave the dry shampoo in place for two minutes.
Step 5
Lean over and brush the dry shampoo out of your hair with a bristle brush, working from roots to ends. Style as desired.
Tips and Warnings
- Dry shampoos can help to hide dark roots. In a pinch, baby powder can be used as a dry shampoo, according to College Fashion.
- Hair powder may be drying and can cause static and flyaway hair, particularly if your hair is naturally quite dry, reports HairBoutique.com.
Things You'll Need
- Dry shampoo
- Hair brush
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