In the fast lane of life, there is often very little time to spare. Between work, late school nights, late bar nights, cycling classes, yoga classes, and the beauty routine we started last week, some parts of hair washing have to be expedited. Hence, the Amika Dry Shampoo — now, with this new pal, you’ll be a 2-minute hair wash kind of pony. Let us explain.
Who Is Dry Shampoo For?
Who can use dry shampoo? Absolutely everyone who wants to refresh their hair without washing it! Perfect for busy days and people who need to wash hair paper multiple times a week. If you have greasy hair, it helps absorb oil/color and make it look cleaner. Dry shampoo is soft to help it have more volume, too. Great for on-the-go travel, after the gym, or touch-up!
Dry Shampoo Is Not a Regular Shampoo Replacement
Here’s a PSA for all the girls who are about to let their regular shampoo collect dust in their bathroom: Dry shampoo is not a replacement for liquid or bar shampoo.
Water and shampoo wash built-up dirt, oil, sweat, and product grossness from your hair. Dry shampoos are powder-based and absorb oil to make your hair alive and workable so you can prolong those good hair days and not wash your hair after a blowout. It mops up the oil and gives your roots the fluff that reflects just washed hair. Your hair may not look so oily, but trust us, all that dirt is still there, just hidden, and it will eventually peep through if you don’t do the traditional shampooing and conditioning.
How to Use Dry Shampoo
To make sure you’re using dry shampoo to its fullest potential, here are a few easy guidelines you can follow. Here’s how to apply dry shampoo most effectively:
- Shake It Up: Be sure to shake both aerosol and powder formulations before using them. Doing so breaks up the formula, ensuring the powder gets distributed evenly and prevents clumps from landing in your hair.
- Section Your Hair: Part your hair and apply dry shampoo in sections. Think of it as “zoning in” on your oiliest areas, the hair closest to your scalp.
- Keep Distance: Hold the bottle at least six to eight inches away from your head when spraying. Applying too close will concentrate the formula and could result in white patches or clumps.
- Let It Sit: Don’t touch or massage in dry shampoo right away. Give it a couple of minutes to work its magic. Let the formula activate and absorb the oil before you blend it in.
- Massage and Distribute: Rather than a brush, take your fingers to work the product through your mane and remove any lingering white dry shampoo residue. That massaging motion will act as a mini scalp cleanse, which explains why your hair will look cleaner when you use dry shampoo.
Best Practices for Maximum Efficacy
To get the most out of your Amika dry shampoo, work through the following helpful hints to ensure you’re getting the highest-performing partner every time you hop into your hair care routine.
- Pick the Right Formula: Of course, you know there are plenty of dry shampoos out there. But not all are created equally, and Amika boasts a large collection that tackles all hair care needs and goals, including dry shampoo. Choose the formula or scent that fits your hair type and preference. Are you looking for dry shampoo that will boost volume or want a spray that will leave your hair smelling delicious? There’s something for you.
- Take Advantage of Timing: Don’t wait until you’re rocking what looks like an oil slick on your scalp. Instead, spray it on before you hit that point and give it a full night to sop up oil while you slumber. By morning, you’ve got clean, fresh(ish) hair, and the formula has all day to do its work.
- Store it Properly: The right temperature can deeply affect dry shampoo’s texture, spray, and overall capabilities. So keep your bottle in its best condition by giving it a good, not-too-hot, not-too-cold place to sit.
- Don’t Overdo It: If there’s a downside to dry shampoo, here it is: Use too much too frequently, and you’ll get product buildup, at which point you’ll have no choice but to wash your hair. In other words, you’re back to square one. So try to keep dry shampoo use to a maximum of one or two applications between shampoos (when possible), and resort to heavy-duty formulas only when absolutely necessary.
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Perfect Hair Everyday
Amika dry shampoo is a time- and labor-saving option that helps with everyday necessities and is the perfect addition to an on-the-move gal’s haircare routine. This innovative product effectively addresses the everyday requirements of busy women and integrates effortlessly into their fast-paced haircare regimen.
Once you understand how it works and how to use it appropriately, you can feel more at ease with your mane. So, the next time you’re multi-tasking with errands and appointments, let Amika be the backup you can count on!
