Different Ways to use Dry Shampoo

Dry Shampoo is a hair product that I cannot be without. Though my relationship with them was very complex to start with as I expected it to be a magic product and clean my hair just like a normal shampoo would. Gradually I understood how to use them and since then dry shampoos have become a staple in my hair wardrobe. 

In today's post I share with you 5 ways I use dry shampoo. 

Absorb Oil - One of the main reasons to use dry shampoo is to extend the wash time. Dry Shampoos don't typically clean your hair but help in absorbing oil from your roots. I typically manage to dry shampoo my hair twice between washes. I find Batiste and Girlz Only great for absorbing oil, though Batiste is not my favorite as it has too powdery for my liking.

Texture - Dry Shampoos are fab for creating some texture in your hair. The Dove dry shampoo is great for adding texture to your hair and its also nice because it has very less powdery residue. When I want to tie my hair, I like to add dry shampoos to give it some texture to fluff up my pony tail.

Volume - Dry Shampoos are great for adding volume to your hair, a blessing for someone with flat hair, like me . Both Tresemme* and Dove dry shampoo are great at adding volume to hair. I love to use the Tresemme dry shampoo as it is practically invisible, so I love to refresh my hair in between with it.

5 Basic Hair Products/Tools that you need !

I used to consider myself a pretty low maintenance person when it came to haircare, well, in comparison to makeup I guess I still am. Recently I have noticed that there are some products that I just cannot do without and in my opinion are some basic haircare products/tools that everyone should own.

Hair Oil
There was a time when I was scared to use hair oil or serums as my hair tends to get oily too soon but once I started using them my hair game changed completely. I love hair oils and use them as a leave in conditioner when my hair is damp. They act as a detangler, treatment and shine treatment and leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and feeling nourished. A hair oil that I have been trying and loving is Bhave Riot Control Oil*, it contains organic Argan oil and Vitamin E. I love the subtle smell it has and it makes my hair frizz free, smooth and shiny. I also love that it is free from parabens, sulphates and sodium chloride and so is better for my hair. I focus this on the ends of my hair.

The SUNDAY Routine - HAIR Edition !

Quite a while back I shared my Weekend Pamper Routine on the blog, which included skincare, haircare and all that stuff. In today's post I am sharing my Sunday Routine, keeping it specific to da hair ! I say routine, but its nothing very elaborate but just a bit more than what I do an a day to day basis.

Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo
I have been wanting to try a gentle clarifying shampoo and decided to give this a go after reading about it on Lily's blog. I like how it makes my hair clean and use it once every week to give my hair a good clean. Though I have to say I do feel that Lush's Big left my hair feeling more squeaky clean as compared to this but it was also more drying in comparison. If you are looking for a
gentle clarifying shampoo, give this a go ! 

Ways to use Argan Oil !

Today's post features different ways I use Argan Oil. I have done a lot of "Ways to use" posts, check them out HERE.

Josie Maran Light Argan Oil
My skin type is normal to dry, with it being quite dry during winters. Usually I cannot imagine putting any kind of oil in summers but I am loving using this now during the colder months. My skin just seems to drink it. I usually don't wear this in the morning, but if my skin is feeling extra dry, I mix two drops with my AM moisturiser. For my night time routine, I sometimes wear this as a night cream. If my skin is feeling extra dry, I will use this as a serum and then follow it with my night cream. After seeing Emily Noel's video, I have also been wearing it mixed with my foundation.

O Hello Volume !

I am someone with naturally flat and somewhat straight hair and do struggle with the volume department. It's also no secret that I don't have a lot of hair. I don't like backcombing my hair, though it is one way I know I can get some volume.

Who doesn't love Va Va Voom hair and in my quest to find some volume, I bought some products but to not much  help :(

It could just be that I am using these products incorrectly, so if you happen to use any of these products or if they have worked for you, please let me know in the comments below.

Catwalk by TIGI Volume Your Highness Root Boost Spray
This is the product that I still use sometimes, the rest I have completely lost hope. This is typically a root booster kind of a product which you are supposed to apply to your damp towel dried roots and blow dry your hair. It does work to an extent but nothing very super exciting in my opinion. 

Loreal Elvive Volume Collagen Root Lift Spray
It says in the directions that this can be used both on dry or damp hair. It comes out like water and makes my hair damp, so am not sure whats the point of using this on dry hair ?!? Does nothing for my hair.

KMS California Add Volume Volumizing Spray
This is also a similar product to the TIGI one above. Spray in your hair and blow dry. This also didn't do much for my hair. I also think it sticks to my hair a bit and I can almost feel the product if not dried properly. Doesn't do much for volume too. 

Have you used any of these products ? What do you think ? What are your go to products for volume ?

My Hair Care Routine !

I don't talk a lot about hair on my blog as I am not good at hair stuff. However, in today's post I am sharing with you my hair care routine, well that is if you classify "Shampoo + Serum + Heat Protectant" as a routine :)

Prewash and Wash - Oil & Shampoo
Once a week I apply coconut oil on my hair before washing to nourish and deep condition my hair. For the washing part, I mainly rotate between different Organix shampoo. I am currently using the Macadamia Oil one. I don't condition my hair every time I wash it. I use a mask/treatment once a week. I really enjoy the Schwarzkopf Ultimate Oil Elixir^ mask. Sometimes I do the hot towel treatment.

Post Wash - Oil & Serum
After washing my hair, I apply oil (have just finished the Protane Argan oil and recently started using the Schwarzkopf Ultimate Colour Oil Exlixr*) to my hair ends. I sometimes additionally apply Schwarzkopf Ultimate Oil Elixir Serum^ to the mid lengths of my hair depending on my hair need. 

Styling - Heat Protectant & Dry Shampoo
I don't do much styling to my hair except straightening it sometimes. Before blow drying or straightening my hair, I use the Tresemme Heat Tamer Protective Spray. I use a dry shampoo on second and third day hair. If I am going out and have some time to get ready, I use the Catwalk by TIGI Volume Root Booster spray, though its not as fab as I expected to be. 

There you have it my hair care routine.

Do you use any of these hair products ? Whats your holy grail, must have hair product ?  

^ I won these products in a giveaway.
* Provided for consideration

Review Dove Refresh + Care Volume Dry Shampoo

I will be completely honest and start by saying that I had huge expectations of this dry shampoo especially after hearing so much about it. I was expecting it to be a magic spray, and the answer to all bad hair day situations. 

Lets see how it fares. 

I am reviewing it based on certain points, that I look for in a dry shampoo.

Color - It comes out clear mostly, but sometimes leaves a white cast which goes away on rubbing or brushing your hair. 
 
Volume - Gives reasonable volume and lift to the hair. I use it on my second day hair and sometimes even third day hair.
 
Oil Absorption - Does a good job at absorbing oil from hair. 
 
Powdery Residue - Feels light on the hair and and doesn't give much of a powdery feeling or residue. Hair doesn't feel loaded with product.
 
Texture - Gives bit of a textured finish to the hair, which I don't really like, I don't like when my hair doesn't feel like my hair (but that's just me). For those of you who style your hair will probably enjoy this ..

Smell - Has a nice but strong  smell. 

Overall its a good drugstore shampoo for the price. Nothing life changing, but definitely worth trying. Its not available in Australia yet, but in US, its retails for ~ 5 dollars. 

Stuff my Hair is Loving !

I have a quick post today showing you the hair products and tool I am loving. 

Lately my hair had been giving me a lot of trouble, especially dry ends, I had to mostly straighten for it to look good. Lot of my woes went away with getting a hair cut, but in the process I discovered some stuff which my hair has been loving. Before starting something about my hair, I have oily roots and dry ends. I need to shampoo every other day.

GHD Air Hair Dryer

I read about this first on Lilit's blog. I am pretty happy with my GHD flat iron, so when I was looking for a hair dryer, I decided to go with GHD Air. This has been the best investment ever, it drys up my hair super fast which is a blessing. It also has a continuous cool shot button which my hair loves. I bought this at a discounted price from myhaircare
Price - 199 AUD 

Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Oil Elixir Serum

I won all the products from this Schwarzkopf line in a  giveaway. From the line, serum is my favorite. I don't have a lot of hair so I am always cautious using hair products as some of them can make it looking flat and weigh it down. This is a light oil which I prefer, it helps make my hair smooth and shiny. I don't spray it directly on my hair, I spray it on my hands and smooth it on to my hair ends (when its damp) and whatever is left, I apply it on the top part of my hair. 
Price - 8.99 AUD 80 ml 

Protane Naturals Moroccan Argan Oil

Moroccan oil and its wonders are nothing new, but I was skeptical to spend that huge a amount as my hair is easily weighed down. So when I saw this argan oil at Aldi for 9.99, I thought of giving it a go. I have been loving it, I take the smallest pump on my palm, rub it in and apply to the ends of my hair (when its damp) and it leaves my hair feeling soft, smooth and nourished. Smells heavenly too. 
 Price - 9.99 AUD from Aldi

What has your hair been loving ? Any recommendations

Rapid Review - "Girls Only Dry Shampoo in Hazy Days"

I freaking love Girls Only Dry Shampoo. I have already raved about the one for Dark hair, before over HERE and why not it only costs $2 and is so damn good, what's not to love ?

Anyways, so when I was finished with my Girlz Only Dry Shampoo for Dark and Deep Brown Hair, I thought of trying a different one from Girlz Only and having read good reviews of Hazy Days, I decided on giving it a go. 

I love it, even more than the one for dark hair. This mostly comes out as clear, sometimes leaves some powdery residue on hair, but not a lot. It is very easy to blend and leaves lesser powdery residue as compared to the one for dark hair. Smells great too. 

Above is a shot comparing it with Batiste. I am comparing with Batiste as that is the only other dry shampoo I have used. Overall I am loving this dry shampoo. My current bottle is almost out and I have a backup already. 

Girls Only Dry Shampoo can be bought at Target.

Hope you like the Rapid Review. Click HERE for the previous detailed review.

Review - Girlz Only Dry Shampoo for Dark and Deep Brown Hair and comparison with Batiste

I have a love hate relationship with Dry Shampoos. 
I used to think that they would work like  magic and with just a few sprays they would make my hair fresh, clean and nice. 

But this is not the case. Dry Shampoos do revive your hair between washes, will give body, texture to your hair but do not make your hair feel squeaky clean. I do get the feeling that I have some product in my hair, and obviously does not feel as clean as compared to freshly shampooed hair. 

But nonetheless, it can be your best friend when you want to skip the whole shampooing stuff . So lets see, the good and the bad  of the 'Girlz Only Dry Shampoo for Dark and Deep Brown Hair'.

The Good

• Has a tint to it, so it is better for  darker haired girls as compared to the traditional dry shampoos. It is not completely colorless, but far easier and better to work with this than the regular ones.
• Not as powdery as Batiste (the only other dry shampoo I have used), so easy and quicker to brush through.
• Is good at soaking up oil.
• Feels more light as compared to Batiste.The feeling that you get that you have a lot of product in your hair. That feeling is way less in the Girlz Only DryShampoo as compared to Batiste.

The Bad

Honestly, for me none, its an absolute gem of a product. You can't beat it at this price. I have read some reviews of people complaining about this dry shampoo not being able to soak enough oil resulting in usage of excess product. I personally did not experience this. 

I preferred this over Batiste and would love to try the Hazy Days which is another  popular one by Girlz Only. 

They also sell Dry Conditioners.

The Price

AUD 2

Where to Buy

Target

Have you tried Girlz Only Range and how was your experience ?