If you are looking to buy a dry shampoo, Batiste is one of the popular shampoo brands. If you are not sure whether you need to use such a product, then check our article about dry shampoo. Dry shampoos are used to freshen up your hair without having to take head bath. They are also used as in-between shampoos to protect your hair from the excessive usage of regular shampoos which may discolor you hair if used every day.

While Bumble and Bumble and Oscar Blandi are on the higher end of the price tag, Batiste dry shampoo stays on the lower end. It is an inexpensive shampoo but offers good value for the money. If you check reviews online you will see good opinion for the most part. That does not mean it works for you as well. You just have to try out few shampoos before you settle with the one that can make your hair look fresh and fuller. This is one of the best shampoos and is not that expensive to experiment with.

There are several other waterless shampoo products that cost about the same as Batiste shampoo namely Klorane, and Algemarin dry shampoo. Oscar Blandi is another choice but it is somewhat expensive but woks well.

Batiste dry shampoo comes in many fragrances – Tropical, Original, Blush etc. While the 5.05 oz is the standard size, it also comes in 50 ml travel size.

While most buyers have liked the product there are some negative reviews too. Some have complained that it leaves white residues and makes hair heavier. Here are some more reviews shared by Sallybeauty.com –

“My hair is strange so i don’t wash it daily or even every other day, so i notice its a little oily on my scalp. i tried this out after seeing good reviews and i’m definitely impressed. when you spray it its a little strong (in pressure) and it comes out like a white powder. you rub it a little and comb it through your hair and it absorbs the oils so it feels washed. and the powder does disappear, trust me i have black hair. i feel like its a tad bit overpriced since its not a huge bottle, but i like it a lot. i’m just worried this’ll be another excuse to not wash my hair!! eek haha.”

“I bought this product because as I am growing my hair out, I find that washing, drying and styling my hair every day is damaging it. I have never been able to go a day without washing it, even though it is recommended to give it a break. This product lets me skip a day without looking like a greasy rat. I even used it the morning after a bar night, and my hair didn’t smell smokey anymore! Being summer, I’ve been pulling my hair up on the days I don’t wash it because it doesn’t look especially clean, but it definitely is quite an improvement. I just wished it cost less for a can, because it doesn’t seem like it will last long. I might try plain corn starch next and see what the difference is……”

Bumble and Bumble hair care products are known for superior quality and well known brand name. Bumble and bumble hair powder, thickening spray, hair gel, and conditioner are some of the innovative products in their arsenal. Their products get raving reviews and loyal customers, but the price tends to be bit on the higher end of the spectrum.

Bumble and bumble dry shampoo powder

A typical bumble and bumble hair powder product costs 20 to 40 US dollars, so this shampoo is not cheap by any yardstick. Don’t be obligated to buy if you find this expensive as there are cheaper alternatives available (such as baby powder!). Dry shampoo powder helps you keep your fresh without having to take use a wet shampoo. In addition to the convenience, you also protect your hair from daily shampoo usage which is not recommended by dermatologists.

This is a powder based product. You wouldn’t have the convenience of a spray bottle, when it comes to applying it to your hari, it is not that different from using the spray. Hold your hair straight and apply the powder to the scalp. Then spread it across your hair.

Bumble and bumble shampoo and hair products come in many varieties. Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo is the suited for sensitive scalps and skin. Their Thickening Shampoo is suited for fine hair and they claim to give your hair a thick texture and makes it look thicker and fuller. If you are looking for a smooth grooming of your hair Bumble and Bumble    Tonic Lotion will be ideal.

Bumble and bumble hair powder helps you keep you styles stay intact and increases the life of a blow-dry by absorbing excess oil and provide a dry texture that keeps pins and clips from slipping. This shampoo powder suits most of hair type include oily hair, fine hair etc. There are several colors available: White, Red, Brown, Blondish, and Black. Choose the one that suits your hair color.
If you are looking for other less expensive options, consider Klorane, Algemarin, or Batiste dry shampoo products. Oscar Blandi is another alternative but its price is in the same range as that of Bumble and Bumble.

If you are on a tight budget, consider other alternatives. Try using baby powder or cornstarch and you might find them as good as an expensive shampoo. But it may not work if these alternatives do not suite your hair color and hair style. Check if free shampoo samples are available for the product you have in mind before you buy it.

If you are looking for Bumble and Bumble reviews, here is what one of the Amazon reviewers has to say
“If you have fine, oily dyed-black hair, you are most likely to enjoy this product. I dye my hair a lot and don’t like to fade it by washing, but couldn’t find a dry shampoo that wasn’t white, which always made it look like I had baby powder in my hair. When I saw this item, I was skeptical, but it works really well – not just as a dry shampoo, but it also texturizes my hair and covers my roots. I pretty much love this product – the only problem I have with it is that it sprays a little messily – definitely use it BEFORE you put on your makeup and clothes so you can clean up any little spatters.. but, cleanup is easy – no staining.”

Another review
“The powder is an all in one styling tool. It offers unbelievable volume by spraying it on your roots and is a fabulous texturizer. The powder sucks up scalp oils and is finally letting me go multiple days without washing my hair. Us fine-haired gals know our hair looks so much better between washings. Bonus, this powder, offered in various shades, helps to hide any grays you might have at your roots.”

Do you want to give a fresh look to your hair without washing your hair with a shampoo? Do you fear that using regular shampoo every day is not a good idea as it may discolor your hair? Dry shampoo is your choice in those circumstances. It is a spray-and-forget kind of a deal, and you can make your fine hair look even better if you use the following tips.

Step by steps guide to apply dry shampoo

1. Choose the dry shampoo that suites your hair
There are verities of products available – some use oil and some use food grain ingredients  such as rice, oat etc. Oat powder based dry shampoo suites dry hair, tree oil works best for oily hairs and the rice powder based ones for normal hair. Check the product label and choose the one depending on the type of your hair. Make sure you have checked shampoo reviews and the product is reliable. Ask around if you know anyone who is familiar with beauty products in general and dry shampoos in particular.

2. Prepare your hair
Quickly comb your hair and make sure there are no tangles. If your hair wet due to sweat, dry with a towel if you have time.

3. Apply dry shampoo
If you are using dry shampoo spray, hold the hair straight up and spray the shampoo into the scalp. Spray over the top portion of your head and gently massage so that it spreads. Allow 6-8 minutes for it to absorb the grease and brush the hair.  Some well known brands such as Pantene suggest blowing the hair with a hair dryer.

If you are using dry shampoo powder, the process is very similar. Instead of spraying the substance, you spray the powder into the scalp. Massage it and spread it over the top portion of your head. Brush your hair so that it spreads evenly through out the hair and gives the fresh look and fragrance to your hair.

4. Clean the residue
Now you need to clean up the residue and remove any remaining powder in your scalp. Gently brush your hair or use a hair dryer to remove the dust.

That’s all there is to it. The whole process should not take more than 5 minutes. If you are using the dry shampoo regularly, you will be able to do all this in 2 minutes or less. Compare that to the effort it takes to use wet shampoo and then drying your hair.

Here is a video that shows how to apply dry shampoo to your hair

It is a good a idea try some free shampoo samples to check which one works best, if you haven’t bought anything yet.  Big brands such as Pantene, Oscar Blandi, Batiste, Klorane, Algemarin, Pssst, Suave offer free samples in their website. The best hair shampoo available in the market may not work well with your hair. So you have to try few brands before you settle with one.