Some Hair History & Dry Shampoo

At the turn of the 20^th Century women went one whole month between salon visits and in the 1950’s they went about a week. While this may sound totally unhygienic and kind of gross to the modern woman, we’ve all seen Titanic, Chicago, and The Seven Year Itch enough times to know how darn glamorous females were back then.

The simple and scientific fact is that hair just doesn’t need to be washed every day. If there’s just something about lathering, rinsing, and possibly repeating that just starts your day off on the right foot then by all means. However, if you’re a fan of the snooze button and are always running out the door while putting on your shoes then the miracle of dry shampoo is for you! No more sacrificing beauty sleep in the name of well, beauty.

In the 1960’s the first dry shampoo was born. If you’ve never heard of or tried dry shampoo before, start deciding what to do with all of that time that’s just been freed up for you in the morning. Dry shampoo is an extra fine powder that is sprayed onto the roots and absorbs excess oil from the scalp between washes, leaving hair manageable, styleable, and quite importantly, smelling good.  While dry shampoo cannot completely replace a good ol’ wash, lather, and rinse it sure is a time saver once or twice a week.

Not sure where to start? No problem! We’ve got quite a few options for every hair type and budget.

Batiste, Dry Shampoo $8.99

With its fun and bright packaging, Batiste really pays homage to the 1960 roots of dry shampoo (pun intended), but the labels aren’t just all for show. Batiste comes in different scents like Tropical and Cherry, as well as different colors for red heads, blondes and brunettes!

 

KEVIN.MURPHY, FRESH.HAIR $23

According to Lucky Magazine FRESH.HAIR is “Dry Shampoo Heaven.” A dry cleaner for the hair that gives body and texture, removes odors, excess oil, and has a light creamsicle scent. Bonus: For every can of FRESH.HAIR sold, a financial contribution will be made to help reduce global carbon emissions.

  

Redken, Powder Refresh 01 $18

Recipient of a Best of Beauty Award from Allure magazine, and part of our current Buy One Get One 50% Off event, Redken’s Powder Refresh 01 is great for every hair type and color. It has a cooling effect on the scalp, especially perfect for that hot Texas summer right around the corner.

DevaCurl, No-Poo Quick Cleanser $20

Recommended by in InSyle, Elle, Allure, Lucky, and Glamour Magazines, the No-Poo Quick Cleanser’s white residue free formula is known for what it lacks: harsh parabens, sulfates, and phthalates!

Quick Tips for successful dry shampooing:

• Leave enough distance between the can and your head when applying (Each brand usually has its own recommended distance).
• Focus on your roots as it is the source of the oil.
• Never use on wet hair (DRY shampoo).
• Let dry shampoo rest two minutes after applying before styling.

 We hope you enjoyed this brief hair history lesson. If you have any more questions about dry shampooing please stop by one of our four Austin locations and one of our lovely Beauty Store ladies will be happy to assist in finding the perfect dry shampoo for you!