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Detox drybar Dry Shampoo review

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Detox drybar Dry ShampooI want to point out that I’m still enjoying the $20 Detox Dry Shampoo I bought at DryBar in the Stanford Shopping Centre, not knowing we had a Dry Bar location closer, in Santana Row. It’s also available at Sephora, but they seem to always be sold out.

I’m not sure how much I have left, as the can that it comes in, is lightweight and I have no way in knowing when I’ll run out. I tend to wash my hair once, then skip two days (and use the dry shampoo) and wash it again on the fourth day.

I was skeptical on using a clear aerosol spray for a dry shampoo for fear of the white cast it so commonly leaves. For the past few years I was using Principessa (dark coloured) dry shampoo powder, which suited me well, but it was messy to apply, and left gritty bits on my scalp. I was worried using the Detox that it would leave a white cast — which it does when you’re not careful with it. Apply correctly, and it should blend in with your brunette hair just fine.

Note, I did not buy the Detox for brunettes, the sales associate mentioned that it would’ve been too dark for my hair.

Detox gives me a freshly showered feel to my hair and definitely gives volume and texture which my fine, limp hair is missing. There’s no gritty bits either on my scalp. Big plus. I’ll be buying this again, and I know for sure it’s not going to last a good year or more like my Principessa, but it’s worth it.

It has a scent to it. I’m not sure how to describe it, but it’s not my favourite. I don’t want to say it’s floral, but if you have used it — then you’ll know the smell I’m talking about. It’s not an obnoxious scent by any means, but a different one.

Quick tips on how to use dry shampoo

  • Shake the drybar can well.
  • Lift sections of your hair and spray a good 10 inches away from each section. Sometimes I do the head flick upside down and spray everywhere quickly
  • Apply generously (my problem area is the crown area – separates and makes me look bald)
  • Massage your head to make sure everything has been blended in
  • Comb and style your hair as usual
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Hair Care: What You Need To Know

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What works for my type of hair are lightweight products that gives my hair body and substance. Otherwise if I just shampoo and blow dry, my roots get very limp. Here are my go-to products when I style my hair.

Big-Sexy-Hair-volumizing-gelBig Sexy Hair Volumizing  GelThis is a light weight gel that is to be used on wet hair yet it  doesn’t weigh down my hair. In fact it makes it have some sort of sustenance. It’s kinda crazy. I first got this in my October ipsy box. I’ve been using it all month long and I’m not even half way through the sample. A little goes along way for my hair type (fine and thin).

its-a-10-miracle-leave-inIt’s a 10 miracle leave-in conditioner
Not only does this nourish your hair, but it creates a smooth frizz-free finish and acts as a heat protectant before you heat style your hair.

Aveda ShampureAveda shampoo/conditioner
I always stand by anything by Aveda. I’ve been using their products for over 10 years and while I don’t buy their products all the time, I always end up going back to them. They nourish my hair like no other and is most definitely my holy grail of shampoos and conditioners.

Kerastase-ElixirKérastase Elixir Ultime
I use this in either damp or dry hair. It boosts shine and adds an amazing scent too. I reviewed the Kérastase Elixir Ultime last year and I’m still on the same bottle. A little truly goes a long way with this product. This product creates shine while hydrating your hair. It also tames those annoying flyaways. This elixir is silicone free so it feels weightless on the hair, which is one of the top contenders in a product that I look for, as I do have pretty fine limp hair. I can say for certain that the Kérastase Elixir feels much better on my hair than the Macadamia Nut serum, which weighed my hair down.

Batiste-dry-shampooBatiste Dry shampoo
I’ve been trying out this Batiste Dry Shampoo spray that was sent to me from Farley Co. Batiste has been hyped up about and is a huge seller amongst dry shampoos. It’s a nice product if you get the one specifically for your hair colour. I received the original spray which comes out white. Not exactly the best for brunettes – it took forever to blend the white/grey cast into my hair to look somewhat normal. There are different variations and colours out now suitable for a darker hair shades too. I would recommend this product because a little went a long way and it immediately soaked up any oily residue I had on my hair with one or two sprays. However until I can get my hands on the spray for brunettes I’ll stick to my Principessa powder dry shampoo.

Do you use a styling products on your hair?

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How to put moisture back in your hair

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Winters are dry, no doubt. They will reek havoc on your hair if you don’t take some necessary precautions to keep those locks growing. I had a hair cut 3 weeks ago and noticed I was already getting split ends due to the weather and not looking after my hair.

I know you cannot mend split ends, so I trimmed them myself at home using probably inappropriate scissors. Hey, gotta do what you gotta do right?

To give you a run down my hair is prone to breakage, it’s fine but I have a lot of it. Figures, as soon as I pay any attention to my hair it goes to utter crap.

long-hair-daysI used to not care about my hair for most of my life. I mean, check out that long hair I had when I was younger! I did nothing to it. It was healthy. Now, I style it with heat, wear it up at night and to CrossFit.

Last January I started training my hair. I wasn’t washing, and blow drying it every single day any more. Right now I’m to the point where I’m washing it twice a week. It’s annoying, I gotta say — since my hair separates and makes me look bald. So I have to get creative with the dry shampoo and minimal teasing of the hair, for it to look presentable to go out in public. But it’s doable!

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My trick as of late? Argan oil.

I put it on my ends two nights in a row before washing my hair. I tried putting just one drop of the oil on second-day hair and it looked good. You just have to know how much you can apply on your hair. For me, one drop was plenty.

Josie-Maran-Argan-OilsWhen I apply it in my hair the night before I wash it, 5 drops. So it’s good and greasy. So sexy. Not to worry, it’s up in a pony tail and only applied to the ends and I wash it all off the next morning.

Most people love their hair on second day. I personally prefer clean hair. Whenever I shampoo my hair it feels more airy around each strand and the strands of hair doesn’t cling together. Plus, I have some pretty silky smooth hair and I love it.

I’ve purchased some cloth hair bands to minimize breakage. I know pony tail holders will break the hair thus making it harder to grow. I cannot stand my hair up in a pony anyway, but sometimes it’s needed when working out.

The less I wash my hair lately, the happier it is and the less oil it produces.  principess-dry-shampoo I use the Principessa beauty Matte Breeze dry shampoo on the days I don’t wash my hair. You can purchase it from The Bay. I couldn’t find it anywhere else. I like this since it’s for darker hair shades, which means the powder is tinted a caramel brown color that blends in with my hair. You can’t use too much of it otherwise it will feel like build-up in your hair. Just a sprinkle will do. I had a small one of these that I got in my very first TopBox in early 2012, which lasted me a good 6 months. I’m sure this one will last me 1.5 years at the rate I’m going through it. josie-maran-argan-oil

Argan-oilsI redeemed my Sephora points for the Josie Maran kit that came with the oil (shown on the left) and the mini one on the right hand side is the one I received in my January ipsy bag.

This is the very first oil I’ve ever tried in my hair and I only have gotten into it in the last 2 months. So I’m not an expert on putting coconut oil, or any other type of oil in my hair besides Argan.

What is your hair type, and how often do you wash it?

Do you use special treatments in your hair such as deep conditioners, or oils?

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