Is Dry Shampoo Bad For Your Hair? The Truth Revealed

Everyone who’s heard of dry shampoo knows it’s great for disguising oily hair. When there’s no time for washing, this SOS styler can be misted into roots to absorb oil instantly. But bridging the gap between hair wash days isn’t its only benefit; dry shampoo is also useful for boosting body, grip and guts in tricky-to-style hair. 

When you want to use it as a volumiser, try misting it through the roots and lengths of blow-dried hair. Apply it like a finishing spray to amp up the body when you’ve straightened or curled locks. It not only adds instant lift, but it also feels 100% weightless, so you can enjoy the most effortless ‘va-va-voom’. Simply lift, spray and shake to amp up the volume.

Meanwhile, if your hair is too silky (yes, that’s a thing!) and you want to style it in a braid or pony, dry shampoo will lend your locks some extra grip and guts. Use it as a prep spray before you style to give hair added hold. The boost in texture means braiding becomes easier than ever before; no more slippery styling when you’re trying to perfect a boho twist.

The same is true if you have thin or fine hair; it won’t damage your scalp. In fact, dry shampoo holds some major benefits for finer locks, because it helps to bump up volume. Use it not just on the roots, but through the lengths of hair too, for texture and body. Make sure you shake the bottle first, then hold it six inches away from strands and lightly mist all over. 

Our go-to dry shampoo is EIMI Dry Me. It harnesses Tapioca Starch, which instantly absorbs oil to keep hair clean and fresh in between washes. Because it’s a salon-grade styler, it’s made to be ultra-versatile. Use it for all hair types to refresh locks, boost body, or give hair a manageable matte texture with an invisible finish.

Is your scalp showing signs of product build-up? Whether it’s dry shampoo, hair spray, gel, or another styling product, removing residue is easier than you might think. First up, you need a clarifying shampoo, like INVIGO Scalp Balance Deep Cleansing Shampoo. Work it section by section through the scalp, and take care to rinse it out thoroughly. Then, after conditioning and towel-drying hair, treat the scalp to Elements Calming Serum. Infused with Vegetable Glycerin, it hydrates and soothes a delicate scalp without impacting hair volume.

If the build-up is through the lengths instead of the roots (volume seekers, take note!), adopt a deeply nourishing regimen to keep locks hydrated from root to tip. Start with ULTIMATE REPAIR Shampoo, which thoroughly yet gently cleanses, while preparing the hair for the bond-rebuilding process. Then, follow with ULTIMATE REPAIR Conditioner, which is packed with AHA and Omega-9. Together, this skincare-inspired combo replenishes strands from the inside out.

Finally, mist hair with ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue to repair damage in 90 seconds*. All you have to do is spray it from root to tip, allow it to absorb, and style hair as usual. Together with the Shampoo and Conditioner, it leaves hair 12x smoother** with 99% less breakage***. Build-up will be gone, and locks will feel soft and nourished once more.

Dry shampoo can be packed in your checked luggage, no matter where you’re flying to. But, if you want to take it in your hand luggage, check the rules at the airports you’re flying in and out of first. As a general rule, any container less than 100ml is safe for taking on the plane with you. However, you don’t want to get caught out, so do your research or, to be extra sure, tuck it in your suitcase instead.