As a girl who is cursed with fine, flat, fairly lifeless hair, I tend to be at a great risk for a bad case of the greasies. As a result, I have to be particularly careful when it comes to buying shampoo and other hair products in order to avoid the oil-slicked look. The two words that I always looks for when determining which products NOT to buy are “moisturizing” and “shine”—two big no-no’s when it comes to oil-prone locks (fortunately for me, my hair has never really lacked moisture, so even I can still get it to look pretty shiny without these types of prodz).
But when I am suddenly ambushed by a case of the greasies, I immediately reach for dry shampoo. Until recently, I didn’t really have a go-to brand for dry shampoo. However, just a few weeks ago I discovered a formula that I now swear by (what can I say, I fell hard and fast). The new object of my affection is Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo, seen here:
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo, Sephora, $19/2.5oz. bottle
At $19 for a 2.5 oz. bottle, this product is a bit of an investment, but I promise, it will last you forever. My sister has been using the same bottle for more than a year, and she still has over an inch left in the bottle. The powder formula smells nice and fresh (but the scent is not too overpowering) and while the powder is white when it is dispensed, it rubs in easily so there is no awkward grayish residue at the roots. In addition, the formula is very light, so your hair remains touchable rather than hard and crunchy. Honestly, I can’t believe I waited so long to try this stuff despite my sister’s recommendations.
Posted by Diane on January 29, 2012 at 09:54 PM EST #