How to use dry shampoo at its best?

Beloved by hairstylists for last minute touch-ups, dry shampoo is known for its effectiveness in keeping hair clean and tidy, especially in emergency situations such as a sudden trip or after a workout at the gym.  Composed of starch, talc and purifying extracts, it is able to absorb excess sebum and impurities, making it the ideal remedy to use as an alternative to shampooing with water, to refresh your hair or when you don't have time to wash your hair. Dry shampoo spray is easier to use than free powder because you can simply spray it on your hair. It is similar to hairspray and should be stored away from heat sources. The classic dry one, on the other hand, is a free powder to be applied by hand: here the "critical" factor is in the dosage of the product. In a nutshell, be careful not to exceed the quantity on the hair. But is it possible to use it every day?

The advice is to use dry shampoo only in case of emergency and not for the usual cleansing. Excessive use of this product can cause a clay-like powder to deposit on the scalp - which is why you should wash your hair as soon as possible. In short, dry shampoo is a beauty ally on those occasions when you need to freshen up your hair between washes. It cannot, however, replace normal cleansing, and the reason is simple: dry shampoo is not able to ensure deep cleansing of both hair and scalp as traditional washing does. Normal cleansing, in fact, is able to remove excess sebum and dirt accumulated (for example due to smog and air pollution) and all the "dead cells", the result of normal scalp turnover. 

How to apply it? First of all, it should be applied only on the scalp, never on the lengths, because normally they tend not to get greasy in that area and above all it would make the hair shaggy and not very soft to the touch. Once the product has been applied all over the head, it should not be removed immediately but should be left on for a few minutes. In this way, the substances contained within will have the opportunity to act to absorb excess sebum and thus give the effect of clean and fresh hair, almost as if just washed. Once the application time has elapsed, massage what remains so that it is distributed over the entire scalp, making sure it is distributed evenly. Wait another minute of laying and then remove the excess. The dry shampoo, in fact, should not be washed away but you will just need to pass a jet of cold air through the hair, brush or comb it to ensure that no residual powder remains visible on the hair.

If your hair is thick or oily, use a powder because - loose - it tends to be drier and better at absorbing sebum and oil than spray from a can. If you have fine hair, go for a spray - it's the best way to add volume and make your hair last longer. Go section by section and spray from the roots to mid-length, then brush or blow dry quickly. Be careful not to spray too close to the head. The right distance is about six inches, otherwise you'll be spraying it on too concentrated an area that will wet your hair without evenly distributing the product.

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