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You know what's amazing? Dry shampoo. What's equally incredible is that dry shampoo has become pretty universally acknowledged, which means you can find many different brands without ever having to go to a salon (not that going to a salon is a bad thing). As I'm slightly obsessive about trying new things and figuring out which brands I like most, I thought I would do a post on several of the dry shampoos that I have found at the drugstore.
To preface this review, I will let you all know a little bit about my hair texture: I have extremely fine, very thin, and pretty oily hair. Great combination, right? You may be asking yourself why I would want to use a dry shampoo when I have an oily scalp, which normally necessitates a daily wash. That's a great question, let me explain... I have had this thing going on for the past few years wherein I lose serious quantities of hair every time I wash it (working on that with the doctor). Therefore, I try to only do so every other day. On the off wash days, I need the dry shampoo to tame the oil in my roots. The other reason that I will probably never forsake this product has to do with the fine texture of my hair. There's no body there. At all. Good dry shampoos do wonders for me as far as styling, curling, etc.
Alright, with that out of the way, on to the products.
I'm going to talk about them in order of least successful to most successful, and the lowest on my list isn't pictured above, because I lost it in my move and have no desire to replace it.
5) TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
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| $4.99 for 5.7oz - Walgreens |
This was the only brand I tried that I couldn't find any redeeming qualities about. Sorry TRESemme. This may not be the case for all hair types, but it really didn't work for me. If anything, it made my roots look a little more oily, and weighed down my hair overall. Pretty much the exact opposite of what I need. Like nearly every other dry shampoo, this one leaves a heavy powder residue that needs to be massaged in. The smell was not too bad, however, I guess that's one positive. This one is a pass for me.
4) Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
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| $5.99 for 7oz - Walgreen's |
Let me tell you - I did not find this refreshing in the least. Hands down, this one had the most off-putting odor of the bunch. Good grief, the fumes. It leaves a standard amount of residue, and is heavily mattifying, despite the "lite" matte finish it describes on the packaging. As far as absorbing oil, I would say that it does a fair job, but not quite as well as I need. It also didn't really texturize enough for me. I won't be purchasing this again.
3) Batiste Dry Shampoo Original
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| $8.29 for 6.73oz - Walgreens |
Batiste has several different variations of dry shampoo, and the original is the first (and only) that I have tried. I would say this one is the heaviest on the residue factor, but it is quite easy to blend through with your fingers, brush, or comb. I wasn't in love with the smell, but I also didn't totally mind it. I purchased the regular size in a package that came with an additional travel size, and it's quite convenient for carrying in my purse. This is a perfectly fine option - it adds a nice amount of texture and finishes only slightly matte (take note Not Your Mother's). I will probably try out the other products from this line, in particular the formulation for dark hair, which I will be picking up soon.
2) psssst! Instant Dry Shampoo
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| $6.49 for 5.3oz - Walgreens |
Psssst! has been around for what feels like forever. It's a very dependable dry shampoo, not to mention an affordable option that's easy to find. For me, I think it performs quite similarly to the Batiste Dry Shampoo. I would say that the residue is a bit less, and the smell is nicer, which gives it the edge in my book. This is the safe, solid workhorse of the dry shampoo family. Absolutely the one on the list with the most bang for your buck.
1) Marc Anthony True Professional 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo
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| $9.99 for 3.17oz - Walgreens |
This might actually be my perfect drugstore dry shampoo. I love it. Love. It. Not only does it do exactly what I want it to (absorbs oil at the roots and adds amazing texture), but it also does exactly what it says it does - it is actually clear. True story. This is the only product I've tried that goes on clear as day. Add to that the fact that it smells wonderful (small caveat - it smells wonderful to me, but it is definitely scented, so be aware of that if you are sensitive to smell), and I'm totally sold. There had to be a catch though, and it's the size of the canister. This has only 3.7 oz, and it goes pretty fast. I am on the search for a larger size, but so far, this is all I've found stocked locally. I will absolutely be purchasing this again. And again (and it would seem often, until I can size up).
What are your favorite dry shampoos? Do you prefer drugstore or salon brands?
Happy Friday, everyone!
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