Suppose you wake up late and don't have time to shower. Your options are to go to work with dirty hair or to show up late. But there is another possibility: dry shampoo. This product has several benefits, and although it's not a permanent replacement for other shampoo products, it can be a quick fix when you are in a rush.
Function
Dry shampoo is a water-free form of shampoo that comes in a powder or aerosol form. You can rub it on your hair to eliminate grease and oils, freshen your hair and let you restyle your hair without soaking it in water and applying other treatments. You spray the product on or rub it into your hair, give it a few minutes to set, and then brush it out with a comb.
Benefits
Using a dry shampoo puts less stress on your hair. Although too-frequent washing can dry and damage hair, you might want to wash your hair daily so that you can style it. Dry shampoos let you accomplish this without a full application of harsh chemicals and treatments, according to the website Daily Glow.
Types
Different producers of dry shampoo have different recipes that might work on your hair in different ways. Try a few different brands before deciding on a specific one. For example, some give your hair more volume, which can be good or bad depending on what type of hair you have. Most dry shampoos do not cater specifically to certain hair types, so expect some trial and error.
Alternatives
According to Daily Glow, cornstarch can be a cheap, homemade alternative to dry shampoos. It has some of the same effects, soaking up the oils and grease in the hair, but it is not easy to apply, and it does not have the benefits of other nutrients in commercially available dry shampoo.
Considerations
You need to correctly apply aerosol dry shampoos in order to realize the benefit. Shake the can before use, and apply the spray from 12 inches away from the hair. You should also massage the powder into the roots to soak up the natural oils found in the scalp. Use a comb or brush to remove the shampoo.
