We get a lot of questions about dry shampoo .. What is dry shampoo? Which type is the best? Why should I use powder vs. aerosol? When and How should I use it? Let’s take a deep dive into this amazing, time-saving product.

What is Dry Shampoo?

Dry shampoo is a hair care product designed to absorb and mask excess oils on our scalp and on our hair follicles to extend our styles for days on end, WITHOUT washing. Since there are many types of dry shampoos, they all work a little differently, which leads us into our next question…

Which Dry Shampoo Type is Best for My Hair?

There are two main types of dry shampoo: aerosol and powder. Let’s start with the aerosol type.

Spraying an aerosol dry shampoo might give you immediate satisfaction, there is a lot to uncover under the hood. Firstly, the main ingredients in aerosol dry shampoos are typically Propane, Butane and Isobutane … literally FLAMMABLE substances. AND, in case you didn’t know, ingredients are listed in order of concentration meaning the first ingredient has the highest concentration within the product. Who wants to put lighter fluid on your hair and scalp?! (YUCK!) 

While these ingredients are added to help propel the other ingredients out of the can in a uniform fashion they also have some harmful effects and dilute the ingredients you actually do want on your hair. These added propellants, also known as LPGs (liquid petroleum gasses), disrupt the microbiome of your scalp and can cause eczema, dandruff, eye, skin and lung allergies, and even hormone disruption.

That is why we at sift. set out to create a high performance dry shampoo powder and we're so excited to share it with you! Not only does it contain nourishing powders and clay that add benefit to your hair but it is also packaged in a pump bottle that uses double-wing technology for an even application. No more shaking powder onto your hair in a shaker and causing a mess while you get ready, just shake spray and blend. Powder dry shampoos also contain a much high concentration of exactly what makes the product effective, meaning they will last you longer and work better. See our INGREDIENTS section for more information on what makes our product so unique. 

Why Should I Use a Dry Shampoo Powder?

If you have a naturally oily scalp and hair or you feel the need to wash your hair everyday, dry shampoo can help you get more from your hair without a wash in between. Our natural dry shampoo works to absorb excess oils, extending your style without harming your scalp, leaving behind the oils your hair and scalp need to maintain their balance. 

Dry Shampoo can also beneficial for those who use heat tools after every hair washing. By extending your style and washing less your style will inevitably need less heat to style and therefore be less prone to breakage!

The micro- ingredients in our dry shampoo have properties that both absorb oils and create volume and texture. Oils tend to weigh hair down and ingredients like rice starch, tapioca  and arrowroot powder absorb those heavy oils creating texture that creates a light lift at the roots.

Those same ingredients that help with volume and texture are also going to help lightly keep things in place without the crunchiness of a hairspray. The ingredients found in natural dry shampoos are powders and starches, that tend to hold structure and shape once applied.

Overall, powder dry shampoos can help your hair grow longer and stronger by providing nourishment to your foundation, your scalp. With less washing and less heat there is typically less breakage and, GREAT NEWS, your color will be extended as well!

When and How Should Dry Shampoo Be Used? 

There are several ways you can use Dry Shampoo Powder. It  can be applied morning, night, or anytime and what you choose will depend on what works for you! 

Here Are Our Top Six Ways to Use Our Product:

• Morning | Refresh your style and add extra volume first thing in the morning.
• Night | Apply before bed to protect against odor and oil while you sleep. This approach is sometimes preferred by those with really really dark thick hair as the product has more time to set.
• Before or After Workouts | Apply before or after a workout to absorb oil, sweat, and odor. Do not apply onto wet hair.
• After Styling | Hair too clean to style? Apply after just washing and styling for extra volume, hold and grip
• On-The-Go | We are TSA friendly so take us with you wherever you go!
• Whenever | Whenever you feel like your hair needs an extra boost, Spray as much or as little as you need until your desired style is achieved.

We recommend applying our dry shampoo powder in sections. Start by lifting hair from scalp in one inch sections. Shake product and spray at the root. Repeat as necessary and then massage it in a little with your fingertips. For optimal results let the product sit for a few minutes. This allows the product  to sit on the follicle and absorb excess oil before you begin to brush it through. Viola! Your style will last longer and your hair and scalp will thank you!

xoxo