Dry Hair Shampoo - Step By Step - How To Tips

Purpose of Dry Shampoo Products

Whether a powder or a spray, dry shampoo formulas are designed to soak up all excess oils, grease, dirt, toxins and odors in the hair.

All dry shampoo formulas work in a similar fashion.

Dry shampoo is a great alternative to wet washing when you don’t have time, you’re physically incapacitated or just can’t access water for your wet wash.

Dry shampoo is available in many shapes and sizes.

Select commercial dry shampoo products in either loose powder or spray delivery systems.  Make your own formula at home.

There are a variety of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) recipes utilizing a wide range of powder bases.

Avoid Baby or Similar Powders Unless Designed For Hair Use

Please don't use baby or related talc powders since they can contain ingredients which may are considered to be inappropriate for inhaling.

A common hair fallacy is that baby or related body style powders are a perfect dry shampoo option.

They aren't.

Create your own on-the-fly powder experiment with cornstarch, finely ground cornmeal, oat bran, arrowroot or similar natural food based powders.

These types of powders are less likely to cause any allergic reaction or create any type of toxicity to the lungs.

When To Use Dry Shampoo

Originally dry shampoo products were considered emergency first aid hair products.

They were designed for use on camping trips, long stays in the jungle or hospital stays.

When I worked as a candy striper at St. Louis University Medical Center in the late 1960s canned Pssst dry shampoo was very popular with patients.

It was always on the shopping carts we took to the patient's rooms.

Current Uses Of Dry Hair Shampoo Products

Today dry shampoo has a myriad of uses including:

1.  Functional use for cleansing tresses.

2.  High fashion hair for creating a wide range of trendy textures (matte) and finishes to existing hair.

All Hair Is Compatible With Dry Shampoo Products

Dry hair shampoo can be used on any type of hair ranging from fine, medium or thick.

The product also works on any cuticle shape from straight, wavy, curly, coily or kinky.

Dry shampoo can be used on any length of hair, hair condition or color.

When hair is dark always to make sure all dry shampoo is completely distributed then brushed through to avoid leaving white streaks.

Dry shampoo is available in a range of hues which can help with darker hair hues.

Hair Types Which Benefit From Dry Shampoo Products

1.  Functional Use Of Dry Shampoo

Hair which is naturally fine or thin will instantly experience a plumping of the hair with dry shampoo applications.

Also, any hair that gets oily or greasy quickly can benefit from dry shampoo.

In addition, dry shampoo works well for:

1.  Hair consumers with glue-in hair extensions who infrequently wet wash their hair.

This would also include hair consumers wearing cornrows or other braids, dreads or coils which are only washed infrequently.

Dry shampoo can be used to "spot clean" small sections of the hair such as the fringe areas or areas along the face which get dirty or oily faster.

Hair consumers with braids or extensions can spot clean their fringe.

Or they can freshen up small sections orf hair with dry shampoo.

It will help keep hair clean and smelling fresh.

2.  Hair consumers who wish to give hair a break from daily washings.

This is true of hair consumers with very long hair who know that frequent wet washings will add the stress of wear and tear to delicate long strands.

Anyone who follows a natural or no-poo routine will benefit from spot cleaning with dry shampoo.

3.  Hair consumers who can't wash their hair for a medical reason.

Dry shampoo works wonders for people in the hospital or with medical conditions that prevent them from washing their hair.

High Volume Hair

1.  Dry shampoo will instantly give hair added omp at the end of the day and actually builds in volume.

It can be used after work to freshen up the hair.   Or it can be used on small sections or the entire head if necessary.

2.  Combine hair prepped with wax, gel or paste and dry shampoo for a new matte textured finish.  This allows hair

to be more pliable with lots of movement.

3.  Use dry shampoo to enhance existing light colored highlights.

4.  Amp up blonde hues with white colored dry shampoo which blends with the hair color to give it more richness.

5.  Combine dry hair shampoo with gel to strengthen Mohawks or other hair shapes.

6.  Use dry shampoo to play with hair and create customized looks.

7.  Mix dry shampoo with styling gels, creams, waxes, puddings to add tighter definition to curls.

8.  Build big volume for hair bumps, updos or similar "big hair" styles.

9.  Remove excess styling products if a heavy hand is used.

How To Use Dry Shampoo

• Only use on bone dry hair.
• Use in a well-ventilated area.
• Make sure hair is completely detangled before applying.
• Utilize brush, comb or fingers to remove any obvious tangles or knots.
• Use in a bathroom or other setting which will not sustain powder residues or is easy to clean up.
• Avoid wearing dark clothing or cover clothing before use.
• When possible, dry clean hair before changing into final fashions.
• Separate hair into sections which require the dry hair shampoo application.
• Clip all hair out of the way to avoid getting powdered.
• Shake can well if using a canned product.  Or use a shaker top on a glass jar.
• Apply product a minimum of 15" from the face.
• Cover eyes to avoid getting product in them.
• If using a can, spray in a sweeping motion to avoid over-concentration of the product.
• After section is cleansed allow powder to sit on hair for 2-5 minutes.
• Blot powdered hair with a clean towel to remove excess powder.
• Use fingertips to gentle distribute and tousle to remove additional powder.
• After all of the dry shampoo product has been removed, use a boar bristle brush or hair friendly comb to style.
• If you wish to get even more volume repeat the steps above.
• You may set newly powdered hair on hot rollers or use a hot styling iron to add additional texture.
• Finish with a very light hair serum or hairspray to add back shine and gloss.

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