Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Beauty

The best dry shampoo hacks

All the tips and tricks from an expert. - by Eunice Oh
  • 01 Oct 2021

We all have a bottle of dry shampoo in our bathroom cabinets for when we need a quick spritz to refresh our hair between washes. It's the perfect touch up for unexpected zoom meetings and a great way to save time in the morning.

WATCH: Dry shampoo tips and tricks

But are you even using the beauty lifesaver properly? Do you sometimes find that your dry shampoo is leaving behind some unwanted residue? We spoke to Batiste ambassador and director at Fuchs Hair, Alex Fuchs, to get all his dry shampoo styling tips and tricks.

1. What’s the best way to apply dry shampoo?

You can have fabulous hair in just four, easy steps!

  1. Shake the can well to wake the magic.
  2. Section your hair and spray into roots from about 30cm away.
  3. Tumble around with your fingertips and add a little head massage to ensure even coverage.
  4. Brush away excess residue and style as desired.

2. Can I use dry shampoo as a touch up throughout the day?

If you just want a quick touch up, you can also choose to spray your dry shampoo onto a brush and comb through.

3. Should I spray before or after a workout?

It’s definitely better to spray after exercise - it won’t even look like you worked out! If you have a ponytail or bun kink after your workout, dry shampoo can help to style your hair to disguise this and refresh your hair.

4. Can I spray dry shampoo before I go to bed?

Absolutely! The benefit of using dry shampoo before bedtime is that it can absorb oils while you sleep. The more time it has to work, the better. You’ll wake up with cleaner feeling hair, saving you time in the morning. Plus, you will be able to style your hair more quickly in the morning too. So less time in the bathroom and more time looking glam.

5. How long can you really rely on dry shampoo before giving it a wash?

An optimum hair care routine consists of washing your hair one to two times per week, which means you can use dry shampoo for three or four consecutive days. You shouldn’t need to wash your hair more than twice (three times max if you have really oily hair) as you want to preserve the natural oils that maintain healthy hair.

6. Is there a limit to how many times I should use it in a week?

As long as you stick to your one to two wet washes a week, there’s no limit to how often you can use dry shampoo.

7. Should I use a hairdryer after spraying?

It’s not necessary as dry shampoo should be applied to dry hair, however, heat styling tools such as a curler or straightener are great to use if you want extra shape and styling. Dry shampoo can also extend the days after a blow dry, waves and curls, and provide extra volume to straightened hair.

8. Do you have any styling tips for big events?

  • Spray dry shampoo directly on clips and grips, such as bobby pins, to hold them in your hair for longer.
  • If you rock the curtain bangs and want to place the hair in that beautiful s-shape around your face. I suggest lifting up the parts around your hair, spraying with dry shampoo and brushing it through to make sure it stays there all day long.
  • If you cannot visit your hairdresser to disguise grey strands, touch up regrowth, or simply want a colour refresh, try dry shampoos with a hint of colour to blend seamlessly into hair.
  • If you are wearing a potent perfume, try a softer fragrance such as Batiste Bare or Original. Both have a clean, fresh fragrance to leave your hair smelling irresistible without being overpowering.

Here are our top picks!

Batiste Natural & Light Bare Dry Shampoo, $7, Woolworths

batiste bare

Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo, $32, Adore beauty

aveda shampure

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo - Dark Tones, $47.95, Adore beauty

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo - Dark Tones

Fudge Dry Shampoo, $17.99, Oz hair and beauty

https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1625869&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozhairandbeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fcopy-of-fudge-waterless-dry-shampoo-60ml

Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo, $31.95, Oz hair and beauty

Joico Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo, $31.95, Oz hair and beauty

You might also like:

How to fix wonky winged eyeliner

Why you should sleep with a silk pillowcase

Old fashioned hair colour treatments you can do at home

  • Beauty
  • Better Life
  • Hacks
Eunice Oh

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

The best silk pillowcases to slip on for a good night's sleep

The best silk pillowcases to slip on for a good night's sleep

Clean window and sliding door tracks with this 2-minute hack

Clean window and sliding door tracks with this 2-minute hack

How to cover books with contact

How to cover books with contact

10 amazing reasons to keep silica gel packets

10 amazing reasons to keep silica gel packets

{headline}

{headline}

The easy trick to keeping your linen cupboard tidy

The easy trick to keeping your linen cupboard tidy

How to remove red wine stains

How to remove red wine stains

How to remove washed tissues from your clothes

How to remove washed tissues from your clothes

{headline}

{headline}

The secret to folding a fitted sheet

The secret to folding a fitted sheet

Does lip balm actually work?

Does lip balm actually work?

Folding hacks to keep your grocery bags organised

Folding hacks to keep your grocery bags organised

This easy hack removes creases from bed sheets without an iron

This easy hack removes creases from bed sheets without an iron

This cult skincare range from Aldi is back - and it's better than ever

This cult skincare range from Aldi is back - and it's better than ever

How to wrap a gift when the paper is too short

How to wrap a gift when the paper is too short

Adam’s time-saving DIY hacks

Adam’s time-saving DIY hacks

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription