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I recently cut my bangs at midnight on a whim.
The number one lesson I learned from this hasty decision?
Not all dry shampoos are the same.
In fact, after a week of spraying my bangs with a white spray, I realized that I might be using this product completely wrong.
Whether you're using dry shampoo to add some volume at the roots, to soak up post-workout sweat, or to eliminate the look of oily bangs (my main concern), here's everything you need to know about proper use. of the
dry shampoo.
What is dry shampoo?
Chances are, you're at least somewhat familiar with dry shampoo, but just in case, here are the basics: “Dry shampoos absorb excess oil on the scalp and hair follicles, typically leaving a Less wet, dirty or oily appearance.
says colorist Bianca Hillier.
"If you're using a professional dry shampoo, your hair should be fresher and cleaner than before."
Is there a special technique to get the most out of your dry shampoo?
With dry shampoo, technique is everything.
“Focus on the roots (where the most hair oils live) and then shake hair to evenly distribute the dry shampoo through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair,” says hairstylist Jonathan Colombini.
To target oilier areas, parting can also be helpful.
“To get the most out of your dry shampoo, you need to make sure you apply it correctly,” adds Hillier.
“Part your hair, take a part, lift it up, and then spray the roots.
Thoroughly coat the entire head and then rub your little finger all over the scalp to really work.”
What are the advantages of dry shampoo, apart from oil control?
Absorbing sweat is just one way to use dry shampoo.
“In addition to using dry shampoo to control oiliness, it's also great to volumize your hair,” says Hillier.
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Why is the use of dry shampoo "misunderstood"?
“A common misconception about them is that they are only supposed to be used at the roots and not to add texture and movement to the hair,” says Hillier.
"When used correctly, a dry shampoo can reduce the appearance of oil, lift hair from the roots, and give your entire style a fresh, clean look."
If you've been scared off by dry shampoos that leave white streaks on darker hair, the newest products have solved that problem.
“Another misconception is that only blondes can use a dry shampoo,” adds Hillier.
“While this may have been true at times, with the launch of the new Olaplex N° 4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo, anyone with any hair color can use it.
It leaves absolutely no sand or white residue on the hair.”
There are also dry shampoos created specifically for darker hair.
"With darker hair tones, be sure to use a dark-tint shampoo and give your hair a good shake afterward," says Colombini.
But you also have to remember that dry shampoos are not a substitute for a good scalp detox.
“And while these are extremely effective and useful, they really only allow you to buy a day or two of shampooing,” adds Colombini.
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