Hey there guys, It's been a while but I'm back from Mama land. So I have a series coming up to make up for my absence.
So I was walking through Sephora, and browsing trough the endless bottles of new potions, lotions, and the not so new Dry Shampoos and I was aghast at the prices of these truly simply products.
First, dry shampoo is a simple concept. You spray or sprinkle it into your hair then brush it out. It's powder based and it does not actually cleanse the hair but it absorbs excess oil so one can go and extra day or more without ruining that 'do with water. It can also make thin greasy hair look thicker and fuller. The main ingredient is starch. Corn starch most times and a few added fragrance's, sometimes vitamins/herbs, milk solids, oats and preservative.
I was in shock at the prices of these VERY simple concoctions. Don't waste your money. $27 bucks on cornstarch is ludicrous! If you are not the do it yourself type and you need the ease of aerosol try a Classic... Batiste. The scent is not my cup of tea but for 8.99 it does the trick. This is easily found in a drugstore or discount department.
The next is Klorane the have two scents. You get half the amount of the Batiste, but great size for travel. 14.99 this is found in more boutique cosmetics counters in the drugstore.
Pro's Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair ( $22) has an amazing smelling dry shampoo.
If you don't mind the old school way this is the cheapest option. Use good old cornstarch or baby powder. Sprinkle a small amount in at a time to the roots evenly. Massage into the scalp an leave it in a minute to absorb the oil. The key here is...BRUSH it OUT. This is so you do not get the powdery old man wig look. Unless you like looking like Andy Warhol. :)
You can now endure another day water less to keep that fabulous blow dry, or lift the greasy fringe of your face. The great thing is that if you are washing less daily you hair will be in better condition and not so dependant on the dreaded shampoo. It will save you colour as well and some money in the long run.
