Eva’s Beauty Tip (December 19, 2009)
Posted on: December 19, 2009Dry shampoo is one of the most amazing and simultaneously misunderstood hair products out there. It’s great if you want to add volume to your hair and most importantly, it can extend the time in between blow outs. You can even apply dry shampoo immediately after a blow out to help deter oil accumulation on your hair. Many people chronically over wash their hair and this can have detrimental long-term effects: dehydration, decreased color-resilience and even breakage. If you have dry hair, it should be shampooed every couple of days, not daily. Many of us tend to have the unfortunate combination of oily scalps and dry hair, which makes us want to wash every day to get rid of the oil. That’s where dry shampoo comes in and it truly is one of my favorite beauty products. It can extend the time between blow outs for days by absorbing the oil produced by the scalp without dehydrating dry ends. The secret to applying dry shampoo is to spray it from a 6-8 inch distance onto 1 ½ inch sections of the hair, starting at the crown and bang area. After applying, gently run a brush through your hair. My favorite brands are Bumble and bumble (Hair Powder in White, Blondish, Red, Brown and Black), Klorane and Rene Furterer.
Please note that most lighter and platinum blonds should be using the White Hair Powder by Bumble and bumble rather than the Blondish Hair Powder which is meant for darker blonds.
January 19th, 2010 at 1:11 am
What in the world to do with fine hair that just sort of lays there. I use a ton of spray (Joico, Joishape). I also have to wash it everyday for any volume at all. Any suggestions? I am 65 with fading hair. It turns brassy with coloring or perms. Perms also slide out, so are of little value. Is it hopeless?
If I lived close I would definitely come see you, however I live at a lake near a rural community of North Central Texas.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
Jan,
Have you tried Bumble and bumble’s Surf Spray? It contains salt which will help to expand your hair cuticle for more lift in the hair.
Bumble also makes a Thickening Spray which could be helpful in boosting your volume.
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes,
Eva
June 25th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Hi Eva,
I always enjoy watching you on the Martha Stewart show and wish you were on more often! I find your advice invaluable.
My question has nothing to do with hair, but rather with skin. I am looking for an affordable over-the-counter face cream that contains retinol acid. As I’m getting older I have more discoloration and I’ve always had the freckles.
Best ~ Lisa
June 29th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Hi Lisa,
We currently have a discussion on the forum regarding Retinol products. You can find it here: http://www.evasbeautyforum.com/forum/topics/retinol-otc.
I have had personal success with the RoC brand, which you can find at most drugstores. Patricia Wexler’s skin line also has a product that contains retinol- the Intensive Deep Wrinkle Treatment- available through Bath & Body Works. Please let me know if you have success with these, or with an alternative product!
Best wishes,
Eva