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How to Use Dry Shampoo Correctly

The Dry Shampoo Method I Use to Wash My Hair Way Less Often

How to Use Dry Shampoo Correctly

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Washing my thick hair takes forever and is one of my least favourite chores. I've tried every dry shampoo, clarifying shampoo, and technique under the sun to try to extend my time between washes, and I've finally got my routine down. It works so well that several of my coworkers have been shocked when I revealed I hadn't washed my locks in four or five days.

The most important discovery is that I've finally found a dry shampoo that really absorbs all of the dirt and oil from my head. After reading several recommendations of the DryBar Detox Dry Shampoo ($23) on the Sephora Beauty Insider Community, I quickly switched over to this spray and will never go back.

Keep reading to find out how I successfully put off washing my hair to once or twice a week — without it looking like a greasy mess.

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