Style Hair The Right Way to Use Dry Shampoo for Revived Hair Done right, this secret hairstyling weapon will buy you time (and leave your tresses looking fabulous). By Hana Hong Hana Hong Instagram Hana Hong is the beauty & fashion editor at RealSimple.com. She has been a writer and editor in the beauty and fashion industry for more than six years, sharing her expansive knowledge on skincare, hair care, makeup, fashion, and more. In addition to her broad network of beauty experts, she uses her family's background and training in skin science and cosmetic chemistry to differentiate between effective skincare formulations and marketing jargon. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Lisa DeSantis Lisa DeSantis Instagram Lisa has been in beauty communications for nearly a decade, starting out in public relations before making the move to editorial, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the industry as a whole. In addition to writing and editing for print magazines and websites, she has made television appearances and contributed to other publications as a highly regarded beauty expert. She has garnered strong relationships with other experts in adjacent fields such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic chemists, celebrity hairstylists and makeup artists through her research for writing stories and on-set collaborations at photo and video shoots. Lisa prides herself on trend-spotting and is dedicated to finding the latest and greatest products and treatments on the market to share with her writers. Highlights: * Headed up Health Beauty Awards since 2016 * Started Real Simple's Beauty Awards in 2020 * Appearances on shows such as the Today Show and Good Morning America Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 18, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email The popularity of dry shampoo has skyrocketed over the past few years, so much so that people are going a week plus without washing their hair. While some have the art of applying dry shampoo down to a science, others are hesitant to douse their strands with the powdery stuff for fear of being left with white residue. That's where these helpful hairstyling tips come in. Learn how to use dry shampoo correctly and you're left with volume, freshness, and locks that appear grease-free (despite how many workouts you've done or days that have passed since your last wash). Ahead, three easy hairstyling steps to score you a few extra minutes in the morning. 20 Brilliant Hair and Beauty Hacks You Didn't Know You Needed 01 of 03 Spritz your scalp Getty Images An easy mistake: ending up with a cloud of powder on top of your head. Prevent this by grabbing four-inch sections of hair, starting just above your ear. Hold the can 6-8 inches away and spritz your scalp in a sweeping motion. Repeat until you reach your other ear. After you finish, lift your hair and give the crown of your head a good spritz since it can get pretty greasy back there too. 02 of 03 Massage into your roots Getty Images Here's where a little elbow grease comes in. For the powders to work their magic and absorb dirt and oil, you have to thoroughly massage the dry shampoo into your roots and scalp. But wait! Before you do that, wait two minutes for the dry shampoo to fully absorb. After the timer is up, spread your fingers and, using your fingertips, rub your crown. It will feel nice and distribute the formula; plus, it'll give second-day hair some lift. 03 of 03 Comb through your hair Getty Images Lastly, brush your hair through from roots to ends to blend any residue while preserving volume. Make sure to brush the top of your hair as well to tame flyaways. (P.S. While these steps will help you skip shampoos, washing is key for healthy strands.) After that, split your hair where you normally would and style as usual. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit