It is not always possible to wash the hair, even when taking a bath or shower. In many cases doing this would necessitate drying and styling. When only five or ten extra minutes are available and locks are long, give your body a quick once over, and freshen your hair instead of taking twenty minutes plus to wash, dry and style it. Use these easy ways to freshen dirty hair, and revive it fast and without shampoo and water.
Use Baby Powder to Freshen Dirty Hair
Baby powder has been used for decades to freshen dirty hair. Not only does it absorb excess oil when it is not possible to wash and dry dirty tresses, but it also smells great. Brush the hair before attempting to freshen it with any product. Next, pour a small amount into the hands, and rub them together. Work the baby powder into the hair and down to the scalp. This will freshen it considerably. It will no longer have the typical dirty hair smell, and it will look as clean as ever.
If you do not have baby powder, any type of body powder will work to freshen dirty hair using the aforementioned method. It provides a number of scent possibilities. Powder with glitter will give it a sparkling appearance. In any case, use it sparingly until achieving the perfect amount to freshen it and make it look and smell clean.
Cornstarch Works to Freshen an Oily Scalp
Are you out of baby powder or any kind of body powder? Check your pantry for cornstarch. It will work just as well as or better than any type of scented powder when trying to freshen dirty hair. It will also absorb oil better than typical dry shampoo. Pour a little into the palms of the hands, and rub them together for even distribution. Work it through the hair and down to the scalp. Fluff it to avoid a powdered look, and brush and style it as usual. No one will know that you did not wash your hair.
Try a New Spray Product Offered by Suave
Suave offers a new spray-on product to freshen dirty hair, and it works like magic to make it appear clean and oil-free. It comes in a silver metal bottle with yellow lettering and a clear yellow plastic cap, and it is called Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Spray. I received a sample of this product through the mail, and although I did not think that it performed any better than cornstarch or powder, it was very easy to use. It also has a light scent that is fresh and clean.
If you want an all-natural product to freshen dirty hair, opt for cornstarch. Baby powder or the body variety works very well. Otherwise, opt for this new product by Suave. It did a great job and hiding the fact that I did not wash my hair one morning, and it remained feeling and looking clean the entire day.