Is Dry Shampoo Bad for Your Hair?

If you've ever used dry shampoo, you know that it magically absorbs excess oil and sebum from the scalp and hair. According to Philip B, founder of Philip B. Botanical Hair Care, dry shampoos are basically a "spray starch" made from different starch products. They do not have cleansing agents. This is key. "Do not be mistaken by the word 'shampoo' because dry shampoos are not intended to actually clean your hair, scalp or skin, and they do not replace cleansing," he says.

Dry shampoos are meant to extend the time between traditional cleansing/shampooing by refreshing hairstyles. After dry shampoo is applied to roots and brushed out, the product helps disperse natural oils throughout hair. This gives strands extra body and makes hair look cleaner.

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