How To: Stop Whitecast in Hair from Dry Shampoo

When it comes to hair product must-haves, dry shampoo is right up there. It is awesome. But the biggest complaint I hear about it is that it gives white cast--when your roots look like you're ready to be cast in a school play about George Washington. If you have brown hair, you know the struggle!

But no worries! Today I'm sharing my best tips to stop white cast from dry shampoo:

Tip 1: Use a dry shampoo (or powder) that is made for brunettes--Batiste and Klorane make them.

Tip 2: But what if those aren't options? You can still use regular dry shampoo. Just be sure to shake and spray 8 inches away from your roots. I find that most dry shampoo directions don't say how far away to spray and 8 inches seems to be the magic number.

If you spray too close, you'll get white cast.

Tip 3: Short, quick sprays are key. This isn't hairspray. You need less product than you think you do. Think: Quick sprays from far away.

If you spray too much, you'll get white cast.

Tip 4: Once you have sprayed your roots (remember to lift up and spray sections in the crown too, not just the ones that frame your face), give the dry shampoo a minute or so to do its magic. And then get a towel and massage it into hair, just like you would if it was wet. Work that towel into your roots. You can do this with fingers, but I like using a towel--it helps get rid of extra product.

Tip 5: If you've followed all of the steps above you should be good, but if there is still visible residue, try using a brush! Don't forget to use a good clarifying shampoo to!

And that's it! 

Let me know your favorite dry shampoos below!

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