Benefits of using a dry shampoo

Not too long ago, dry shampoo was a one size fits all product, but now there is a dry shampoo for everyone. With the popularity of the effortless look and recognition that overwashing isn’t so great for your hair, brands are offering formulas with a variety of benefits. 

Before we go any further, let’s talk about what dry shampoo does: it is any product that refreshes your hair without water. Dry shampoos can soak up oil, add texture, volume, and create the appearance of clean hair. Benefits of using a dry shampoo:

Saves time

Clean hair in a minute? Yes, please! Using dry shampoo in the morning or after a workout can give you voluminous hair in a minute flat to give you extra time for exercise, sleeping in, or whatever your heart desires.

Extends your blowout

Whether you go to get a blowout or you did it yourself, it looks damn good...and extending it as long as possible is ideal. To keep your blowout looking fresh for days, use a silk or satin scrunchie when you sleep with your hair in a bun. When you shower, wear a shower cap and follow with dry shampoo at the roots.

Slows down color fade

There’s nothing quite like fresh color, whether you’ve got a vivid hue or a bright blonde. But one of the quickest ways that color can fade is via frequent shampooing. Swapping out your (wet) shampoos with dry shampoo will help stretch the life of your hair color. 

Not sure which Dry Shampoo is right for you? Here are a few we recommend to…

Remove buildup: R+Co’s SPIRITUALIZED Dry Shampoo

Transcend lifeless hair with SPIRITUALIZED. This dry shampoo mist has a revolutionary micellar formula with suspended cleansing powder that leaves hair and scalp feeling exceptionally clean.

Revive post-workout hair: R+Co’s SKYLINE

Get on top of the world with SKYLINE, a dry shampoo powder that will dramatically refresh and elevate. Leaves an intensely clean feel.

Add volume and texture: R+Co’s Death Valley

Liven it up with Death Valley, the quickest way to get volume and body into your hair. This dry shampoo absorbs extra oil and adds texture for an untamed look.

Wondering about the best way to use dry shampoo?  Spray the Dry Shampoo of your choice onto your roots from 8-10 inches away. Comb through your hair and then style as usual. 

Come in and visit us to pick up any R+Co dry shampoo!

Treatments for dry hair

Our hair can take on a lot between the use of hot tools, color, hard water, and environmental stressors. These factors can cause dry hair, which we’ve probably all dealt with from time to time. If you’re dealing with dry, brittle, or color treated hair, having effective ways to treat your hair with a little extra TLC is important. 

Read on for two at-home remedies and an in-salon treatment we swear by to reinvigorate your dry hair.

At home: 

Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment

Use Apple Cider Vinegar to close the hair cuticle, which in turn will make your hair smoother and shinier. How to use ACV on your hair: 

• Mix a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water.

• After shampooing and conditioning, pour the mixture over your hair evenly, working into your scalp.

• Let it sit for a couple of minutes.

• Rinse it out.

Extra credit: rinse the ACV out of your hair and end your shower with cool water to seal the cuticle. Your hair will thank you, and you will see noticeable shine.

Reparative Conditioner

Looking for the conditioner of your moisturized hair dreams? For maximum hydration, use r+co’s ATLANTIS Moisturizing Conditioner to condition and revitalize the driest parts of your hair. This conditioner is great for anyone with dry, lifeless hair looking to restore moisture levels and shine. How to use it: apply to the mid-length of hair and work to roots and ends. For deeper conditioning on very dry hair, leave on for 10 minutes.

Salon treatment: r+co ATLANTIS Concentrate

Quench dry, frizzy or over-processed hair with this intensely hydrating in-salon treatment.

Reparative extracts deeply penetrate the hair fiber to drench strands in superior moisture, nutrients, strength and antioxidant protection. Your hair will instantly feel more manageable, smooth and supple to the touch. A true antidote to heat styling. With only 5 minutes at the bowl, you will be in and out of the salon in a flash & with bouncy, shiny hair.

Benefits

• Increases moisture levels by 2.5x after one application.

• One treatment repairs damaged hair and reduces frizz for up to 4 weeks.

 Explore R+Co's ATLANTIS treatment and treat yourself at ash salon. 

Hair accessory inspiration

Most women envision hair accessories as your run of the mill hair ties and bobby pins to keep the hair up and out of the way. But now there are so many new and chic hair accessories that have made their way into the beauty realm. Hair accessories available today range from charms to head pieces to embellished headbands to ribbons, and crystal clips. 

Whether you like to wear your hair down, half up, in a bun, messy, or in a ponytail, there are a multitude of ways to add bows, ribbons, clips, and barrettes to spice up your look.  Below are some ideas of new pieces to add a fun touch to your look.

Bows

If the thought of tying a bow in your hair reminds you of third grade, today’s styles are anything but juvenile. Added bonus: they only take a minute to take your look to the next level. Simply secure your hair with a bobby pin or elastic, and add a bow of choice on top.

Noelle rocking a simple yet romantic black bow for contrast.

Clips

Clips and barrettes range in so many styles — from dainty and thin to bold and extravagant, with every style in between. There are so many ways to express your personality with clips, from adding a simple barrette where your hair parts, or adding a couple on one side for an asymmetrical cool vibe, or a bunch of small, intentionally placed clips for an ethereal look.

Let us introduce you to some styles using clips…

Headbands

Headbands provide a clever way to keep your hair—whether simply styled or in a more elaborate ’do—in place. For an understated look, choose a headband in a shade close to your hair color for a seamless look. For a bold look, try a contrasting color or an embellished headband for extra pizzaz. 

Are you loving hair accessories? Which style is your favorite?