I used to be a habitual, daily hair washer and dryer. I would wash and dry it every morning (using a rather strong hair dryer) and, well didn’t treat my hair very nicely. This on top of color treating it and my hair was a HOT mess. My friend Liz is blessed to be able to go five days without washing her hair and it looks fab (all the time.) Words CANNOT express the jealously I feel. But she, along with numerous fashion magazines, told me I should really be washing every other day to save my hair from continued damage, but my hair has a chronic “sucky second day ” look.
So I started looking into dry shampoos (thanks fashion magazines!) to see if that could get me over the hump.
I tried Bumble & Bumble but found the aerosal sprays just didn’t work for me. It went everywhere but my hair and I didn’t feel like I got any real results.
Then, the gods at Sephora introduced me to Oscar Blandi and now, I’m a happy girl. So let’s take a closer look.
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo
How much it costs: $19 (for 2.5 oz.)
Where you can buy it: Sephora in stores and online
What I like about it: The powder makes it easy to apply and doesn’t take a lot to work evenly through the hair. Just a quarter-size amount (depending on your hair length) is enough to work through. The powder also doesn’t leave a residue on the hair and lasts a long time because you don’t need a lot to get results. It makes the hair feel smooth and soft but without a scent.
What I don’t like about it: It might just be my finicky hair but sometimes I’m still not totally thrilled with the results, but again, my oily, color-treated thick hair has a mind of it’s own so nothing may fully get me the results I want unless I do wash and dry it.
And even though we all know Sephora has the best return policy ever, if you still want to try it without the full commitment, Sephora does have a “travel size” of the dry shampoo, which is only $11. Yes, the full size is a better bargain but in case you’re not ready to commit, or have to travel, it’s a good alternative.
Does anyone else use dry shampoo or how long can you go without washing your hair and keep a great look? I wish my hair would cooperate so I could go longer between washings!
I must live under a rock as I’ve never even heard of a dry shampoo. You can wash your hair without water? That’s insane!! I have so many questions now…
I have tried baby powder and Ojon’s dry shampoo. Honestly, I’m not THRILLED with either of them….I mean they work, but I have seen both options work on other people’s hair WAY better than mine.
I’m always looking for different options.
Sephora, Thank you for existing!
i must wash my hair daily and shower daily. the germophobe in me will not allow anything different.
Interesting! I debated between this one and an aerosol one and the girl at Sephora recommended the spray. I don’t love it. So trying this one next time!
I used to be a chronic hair washer too, now I was it a time or two a week (unless its 90 degrees and 100% humidity out like this week)and my hair is so much healthier. More often than not I use a little bit of baby powder. I put it in my hair the night before, then hit it with the hair dryer for a minute or two in the morning. The one dry shampoo product that I have used is the Ojon rub out dry shampoo, I did really like it, but honestly the baby powder does the same thing.
Oh, how I heart travel sizes! I’ll look for this next time, I need something to put on just my bangs sometimes.
I’m so glad you looked into this. I’ve heard about it more and more lately, but I’m confused. Is this the same as putting baby powder in your hair (I have friends who do this)?
I’m going to test it out, but I too have finicky hair by Day 2. Wish me luck.
I cannot skip a day of getting my hair wet. I only shampoo every other day, but I have to wet it down and condition it every day. If I don’t, my hair is an oil slick by the end of the day. I’m blessed with a lot of thin strands of hair that are crazy dry and poofy at the ends and flat and oily at the scalp. I’ve thought about dry shampoo, but since I shower every day anyway, I’d hate to deal with trying to style my damp hair with dry shampoo.
I tried Oscar Biondi a few months ago and had trouble with the grey hair look because I’m a dark brunette – so I need tinted dry shampoo! I’ve tried Bumble and Bumble which is good but gives a weird texture. I also like Aveda’s powder that turns into mush when you apply to your head – sounds weird but it’s magical.