Lo’s Dry Shampoo Review

Never fear, my post about dry shampoo is finally here! For those of you who know me, you know how much and how ridiculously regularly, I proclaim my love for dry shampoo. I could write sonnets about my love for dry shampoo. I mean, good grief! Pure, unadulterated love is what I got for you, dry shampoo. Something you must also know about me is I'm bit of a prodigious over-exaggerator, a connoisseur of all things extremely appreciated. But as I mentioned last week, never apologize for loving the heck out of a lot of things.

Anyway, holy digression. Dry shampoo. One would believe that dry shampoo, as a blanket statement, would be for simply de-greasing your hair (isn't that the grossest thing you've ever heard? Stick around the post is going to get even better). However, I'm here to tell you, while that may be its primary purpose, it can be useful for other hair applications as well. Here's the deal, in my rather embarrassingly extensive use of dry shampoo, I have found that I couldn't narrow down one favorite, so today I have a line up for you and the reasons I love each. Disclaimer: this is not a sponsored post- all of these products I've paid for with my own money and personally endorse! Links to each item will be at the end of the post.

As noted, I don't gravitate towards one brand, I usually have at least two different kinds on hand and cycle through them, depending on what I'm going for. Now, before we get into the specifics (I promise I'm getting there, scout's honor), I wanted to mention that I use dry shampoo daily. Sometimes multiple times a day. Let's be real, usually multiple times a day. For me, what works is a good thorough spray at night, all over my head, focusing it at the root of my hair and massaging it into my scalp. This will help absorb any excess oil throughout the night and make your morning a little smoother and quicker. And if you're like me, this is extremely helpful in the morning, as I get caught up in the details and tend to be a few minutes late to anything. Hey, I'm working on it, I did read an article recently that said people who are regularly 5-10 minutes late, tend to be Optimists, by way that they believe they can get more done in the allotted time than they actually can. So there, smell ya later, you realistic on-timers! Kidding, but seriously, back to the bread and butter here. I also use dry shampoo in the morning before I style my hair, by spraying a few times throughout my hair to give it that freshly washed look and also for volume/texture. The truth is, I'm very apathetic when it comes to wanting to wash my hair (Mal and I bond over this weekly). So over the last 3-4 years, with the help of dry shampoo, I've trained my hair so that I only have to wash it once or twice a week. While in between those washes, putting my hair up in a bun and taking quick and easy showers. In my experience, over time, the less you wash your hair, the less oils it tends to produce to compensate for "dry hair" (because washing your hair, strips you hair of its natural oils). This is what I meant by "training my hair". Bonus if you color your hair, less washing will also prolong the life of the color. This method of hair washing also works great for me because I love that tousled, slightly unkempt look that it provides. Which, is a total win-win for this lass!

In no order of how much I like them, I'll start with Dove Refresh+Care Volume Dry Shampoo. This is the closest dry shampoo that I've found that actually reminds me of how my hair feels and looks the day after I wash it. It has a very fresh and crisp feel to it, with a weightless and airy formula. I like to use this the first day or two after I've washed my hair, not only as it helps to absorb oil but also feels like very little product is in my hair and continues that newly washed feeling. Bonus, it also smells really good, I know my husband has made comments that he likes the smell a lot too! So thumbs up, Dove!

Next up, is TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo. You might notice the word volume as a trend in my dry shampoo repertoire, as this is a quality I greatly look for in them, due to my hair type. I have a lot of hair but it is fine and it tends to be very smooth and any product that applies heavy can weigh my hair down. I love that this dry shampoo can not only serve its traditional purpose but also provides a lot of volume and movement and at a great price point too! Like Dove, this comes out as a fine mist, leaving very minimal residue, which can be easily resolved by a quick massage of the product into your scalp. If this counts, it also has a citrus smell that reminds me of the tropics, which anybody can appreciate!

Batiste! This dry shampoo comes in several formulas, I like the original best (this is also a personal favorite of Mal's)! This stuff cleans up your hair and absorbs oil like nobody's business! My favorite aspect about this dry shampoo is that the formula has a beautiful thickening-effect by adding texture and body to my hair, while simultaneously absorbing oil. It leaves my hair looking (and smelling) fresh and clean and with the added benefit of texture, which I use to give off that tousled look. Doing the bare minimum to my hair is the goal and this product allows me to do just that! Side note for any interested in the tinted shades, I have only tried “dark and deep brown”. I will say that the product does perform similarly, however, the one drawback for me, which was enough to keep me coming back to the original, is that because the spray is tinted brown, it can leave color on your scalp (aka brown spots). You have to be extra conscious to rub the dry shampoo in very well, which you should do any way but I was worried it would show in my part, so for me going back to original just worked best. I do have a blonde friend, who uses the “light and blonde” tint and she absolutely loves it, as it doesn't show on her scalp at all and blends in very well with her hair. She says it's also great for helping cover up your roots when you're getting close to needing a salon appointment. Needless to say, Batiste has concocted a sweet ass formula and this will continue to be a regular in my beauty arsenal.

New to this line up, as of two weeks ago is Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. Not only do I stinking love the packaging and the name but the formula is just as amazing! I had high expectations of this product, as I have used their Dry Finish Texture Spray and Sea Salt Spray and absolutely love both! This product cleans up your hair by absorbing oil flawlessly and it has a beautiful matte finish that I appreciate, especially because I can reach for this several times throughout the day for a nice touch up when needed! It also works very well in combination with their other products from the brand, I love that it goes on weightlessly and smells great too! You really get your bang for your buck with this product and I can't tell you how much I have loved using this!

That sums it up, folks! I know you never thought we’d get here, but alas! Conclusion is such that, if you are not already on the dry shampoo train, get your dang ticket! I can guarantee you’ll be better for it, well I mean, I can’t guarantee but I can pretty much tell you if you love any excuse to not wash your hair and have it looking as if you did for 5 or 6 days, you’re going to like it! Let us know what you love and any recommendations you have and as always, we are happy you stopped by!

xoxo, your tousle-haired mermaid

Dove Refresh+Care Volume Dry Shampoo: Buy this on Dove.com HERE (You can find it a local store near you here as well)

TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo: Buy this on Ulta,com HERE

Batiste Dry Shampoo: Buy this on Ulta.com HERE

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo: Buy this on Ulta.com HERE