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Emily, tester:This product revived my roots and gave them back the just washed lift.
(We tested it on all three.)
While it isnt asvolumizingas others, we noted that its texture and invisibility created a virtually undetectable finish.
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Plus, the two-ounce non-aerosol container is perfect for travel and likely won’t leak in a bag.
Ali, tester:This was easy to use.
I had used other powder applicators before and hated that it puffed everywhere.
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Although this was a powder, it was easy to control.
I feel icier than ever and completely oil-free, too.
This dry shampoo soaks up most (if not all) of the oil in your hair.
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This dry shampoo calls on rice starch andbaking sodato absorb grease, plusbiotinto encourage healthy growth.
Hannah, tester:It worked pretty wellit did what it was supposed to do.
I like that its more eco-friendly than other options.
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Upon running her fingers over her roots, she didn’t feel any remaining grease, either.
In addition to all-star absorber starch, the moody matte can is full of plant-based strengtheners, includingwheat proteinandkeratin.
In particular, the zip-up technology it is infused with specifically targets color fade and split ends as well.
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I can imagine using it when I have a ton of product buildup and need a refreshed look."
This dry shampoo preps our hair for the week as it acts as a fusion of texture and bounce.
And when we switch from blowout to updo, the formulas translucent starch blend never fails.
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Our testers noted that it didn’t leave streaks or a chalky residue.
Lauren, tester:It was easy to use and worked like a typical dry shampoo spray.
I appreciated that there were not a ton of white particles floating in the air after spraying it.
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The instructions said to spray it, massage it in, and then brush it.
I did these steps and found it blended into my dark hair nicely.
Then, run your fingers through your hair, taking extra time to massage it into the scalp.
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It did not become flaky, and was easy to blend in.
Gently massage the dry shampoo to disperse the product.
Dry shampoo can be used by all hair types.
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Oily hair may find it especially helpful to soak up grease and excess oil to refresh strands.
A lightweight dry shampoo can help give life to oily hair, according to Caplan.
But overuse can promote an overproduction of oil, she explains.
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