How Often Should You use dry shampoo? [guide]
Dry shampoos are a beauty must these days, but you might be wondering: how often should you use dry shampoo?
The truth is that if you use dry shampoo too often you can clog the follicles of your scalp causing hair loss or dandruff problems.
Therefore, you should use dry shampoo a maximum of two to three times a week depending on your hair type. If your hair is dry or damaged use dry shampoo only twice a week. On the other hand, if your hair is oily you can use dry shampoo up to 3 times a week.
Ideally dry shampoos are a complement to your hair care routine so that your hair roots feel clean between shampoos. But it is important not to overuse these products!
In this article I will show you the ideal routine to use your dry shampoo, as well as the best way to do it to get good results.
How often should you use dry shampoo?
Nowadays most of us women can’t live without our dry shampoo! This product has made our life so easy that we only have to spray this Miracle on our roots to feel our hair like new.
But the reality is that if you use too much of it you can suffer from various hair problems such as hair loss or dandruff which are not pleasant!
The reason for this is that dry shampoos work in a specific way, and they are made of a type of talcum powder that absorbs the oils from our scalp. But if we use too much of this product we will only manage to accumulate a layer of build up on our scalp that will make our hair follicles not oxygenate.
Therefore, you should use it a maximum of two (if your hair is normal) to three (if your hair is oily) per week.
If you use it daily you will only cause your hair to weaken and cause other complications in your scalp that are not worth it.
To help you get the best results with this product, in this article I will teach you 3 important things:
- The most recommended routine to use your dry shampoo.
- How to use it step by step.
- The best dry shampoos on the market.
Let’s look at each of these points individually:
Ideal routine to use dry shampoo
The ideal routine for using dry shampoo is to alter it between washes so as not to oversaturate your hair.
I recommend that you wash your hair the traditional way 2 to 3 times a week, alternating the dry shampoo about twice between washes.
For example:
Wash your hair on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Use dry shampoo on Tuesday and Saturday. On Tuesday and Sunday let your hair rest.
This would be a good example of an ideal dry shampoo maintenance wash routine.
If your hair is very oily, you can use it up to 3 times a week, but in moderation. The less the better!
How to use dry shampoo
I highly recommend that you learn how to use your dry shampoo properly so that you can have good results.
Remember that it is not only important to apply it frequently, but also to apply it well!
Even if you use it only a couple of times a week, if you use too much you will have the same negative effect as if you use it every day.
The best way to use it is:
- Shake the bottle well to distribute the talcum powder inside.
- Apply the product 3-4 inches away from your scalp.
- Spray the product a maximum of 6 times in a linear motion each time.
- Finally, massage and brush your hair to distribute the product properly.
The best dry shampoos
My last piece of advice is to make sure you use a quality product.
The truth is that if you use a supermarket dry shampoo you can cause problems of hair fall or build up on your scalp because they contain very large particles that can clog your pores.
This type of product tends to do more harm than good as the ingredients in the formula are usually of low quality.
On the other hand, professional quality dry shampoos have very refined and light talcum powder particles. Therefore, when used, these particles simply absorb the grease and do not accumulate on your scalp.
I highly recommend that you invest in a quality product as you will notice a big difference. My favorite dry shampoos are:
- Osis Refresh Dust: This product is good, efficient and affordable. Using it will make your scalp extremely clean, fresh and without residues. Definitely one of my favorites!
- Ouai Super Dry Shampoo: This product is very high quality and will help you to refercar the grease from your hair taking care of your color. This is a very good option if you want to feel your hair clean and have dryness issues in your hair.
Bottom line
I hope this article has been helpful for you to know what routine to use to refresh your hair between washes while taking care of your scalp.
And keep in mind that when you wash your hair you should avoid very hot water, as this will only make your scalp oilier!
Ideally you should use lukewarm water and wash your hair 2 to 3 times a week.
See you next time!
