ABSOLUTE:LY MAGAZINE: Dry Shampoo Review

 

Beauty is timeless, but when you don’t have the time you need that quick and easy trick to transform your greasy mop from flat to flawless with just one spray.

That’s why dry shampoo is the perfect rescue remedy for those busy mornings when you only have minutes to spare. From roots to ends, you can create your perfect style quicker than ever.

But with so many on the market, it’s hard to choose the best one for your hair so I’ve tried and tested two quality brands to see which one can fight the dullness for longer.

New Batiste Paisley Dry Shampoo £2.99 exclusive to Superdrug   

The funky design of this bottle catches your eye and stands out in the crowd of dry shampoos. It’s mixture of colours are feminine and pretty and would look the perfect finish to any dressing table. It does enough to catch your attention but does it keep your hair fresh for longer?

Once sprayed to your roots, this product adds texture and gets rid of the grease just as it should but I did have to use a lot of powder to achieve the revitalising results I expected. Luckily, I have fine and medium length hair but for those of you with long and thick hair, you will find yourself buying a new bottle after just a few uses.    

The floral scent is refreshing and uplifting, which means your hair doesn’t just look good, it smells good too.
This product seemed to work very well, and I could immediately see a difference in the volume and dryness of my hair.

However, the one negative side effect I noticed was the feel and texture of my hair. As a result of having to put so much on, my hair felt coarse and unnatural by the end of the day.

The result: I would use this dry shampoo a second time and try to use less but it’s not something I would like to use regularly on my hair. It’s great for a quick fix and finishes off well with your favourite hairspray. 




TRESemme Instant Refresh Dy Shampoo £4.89 available from all good supermarkets and chemists

This product really does instantly refresh your locks with volumizing and uplifting texture. It has a fresh and lively scent which gave my hair a clean look and feel with just a few sprays.

I found that this product immediately absorbed oil and revitalised my hair so it was no longer dull and fine and instead it gave it instant fullness and shine.




My hair stayed fresh and felt natural all day.

The only criticism I have is that I needed to apply more towards the end of the day to add more volume as my hair gradually started to feel flat again.

I did use this product for another day before washing my hair as it gave my hair the volume and shine it needed without any hassle.

The result: I would continue to use it as it gave me instant results and worked for more than just one day, although the price is slightly more than its other rivals. But sometimes it just pays to be beautiful!

And the winner is…

TRESemme Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo For instantly fresh hair without washes!