You know the feeling: you just spent a considerable amount of time styling your hair a mere 24 hours ago — it’s now day two. Your hair is starting to show a bit of wear and some signs of grease at the roots. Can you fathom the idea of washing and re-styling? Absolutely not. The solution? Dry shampoo. And these days, there are plenty of options to choose — aerosols, powders, and pastes — depending on whether you prefer to spray, sprinkle or rub the product into your scalp.
Personally, I’ve found dry shampoo spray to be the most superior. It’s easy to evenly distribute, layer on as needed and, as a bonus, it delivers the added benefit of volume. After putting countless brands and forms to the test on my day-two (and day-three) hair, one reigns supreme: Batiste Original dry shampoo spray.
Batiste Dry Shampoo, Original Fragrance $9.98
Whether you’re looking to save time in the morning, in need of a midday volume boost or are trying to extend the life of your blowout, dry shampoo is, IMHO, always the answer. If you’re unfamiliar with Batiste’s cult status or lineup of products, here’s a brief rundown: it’s a waterless aerosol shampoo designed to zap excess oil and refresh hair. To use, just shake the can, section your hair and spray 12 inches from your roots. It’s available in over 15 fragrances, offers options for different hair colors (blonde, brunette and dark hair), and even has a volumizing-specific formula.
With all that being said, year after year (seriously, I’ve been using this stuff since my teens) I still reach for the Original scent. I’ve tried the version for brunettes and experimented with other scents, but none have worked as well for me as the OG. And what’s not to love? With Batiste’s Original spray, it smells fresh, feels lightweight, doesn’t weigh hair down and couldn’t be easier to apply. Whether you’re targeting grease-ridden areas or refreshing your whole head with a dramatic hair-commercial flip, it delivers.
My pro tip: apply it at night. Let the dry shampoo work its magic while you sleep, and wake up with refreshed roots without lifting a finger. If I need some extra oomph come the morning, I’ll spritz a little more and massage in the excess. And voila! I’m able to go a handful of days without washing my mane. Over the years, I’ve tried everything from alternative drugstore brands (some even marketed as overnight treatments) to wonderful-smelling luxury sprays costing $30+ a can. The result? Many left my hair feeling greasier by morning or just didn’t provide long-lasting results.
Batiste Original, though, has never let me down. You can snag it individually or save a little extra money by going for the value pack, trust me (and the 27,000+ reviewers), with the amount of use you’ll get out of this, you’re going to want some backups. As one shopper raves, “I cannot live without this product! I’ve tried so many different brands, but they can’t compare to Batiste. My hair gets very oily, very quickly, and I’ve been able to go multiple days (gross I know, but sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day!), and using this has saved me so much time!”
For those on the go, Batiste also comes in a travel-friendly size that fits perfectly in your purse or carry-on. Talk about lifesaver. So if you’ve been curious to try this out, and want to salvage hair between wash days without breaking the bank, add Batiste Original dry shampoo to your cart now.
