How to wash your hair without water: 5 fast and super effective methods

How many times do you happen to be late for an appointment or to go to work and realize that your hair needs an imminent wash? If you don't have time for a complete shampoo, discover here our precious tips to have a fresh and clean hair without having to use water, shampoo, conditioner and hairdryer.

Discover all the peculiarities of dry shampoos and the benefits of this practical product in your daily beauty routine:

Regardless of the lack of time, washing your hair every day is not a good habit, because the protective layer of the scalp is very sensitive, it is damaged and consequently the hair itself is also affected, weakening and thinning.

However, if you see that the style is no longer fresh or that the roots are fatter, you can opt for one of these methods that will allow you to have clean hair without having to resort to traditional washing!

Before starting any dry hair treatment, remember that it is absolutely necessary to comb and brush it as best as possible to completely eliminate knots.

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1. With talcum powder degrease the hair and refresh the style!

The most common method for dry washing hair is simple talcum powder which, in addition to absorbing excess sebum, also leaves a good scent on the entire hair.
Put yourself upside down in the tub or on the sink, sprinkle a generous amount of talcum powder and massage thoroughly, insisting on the roots, which are usually the dirtiest ones. Then scrub with a dry towel or cloth to remove excess dust and give it a quick cold blow-dry to remove any residue.

The extra tip: If you are blackberry or brunette you can also add cocoa to the talcum powder, which will make the powder darker and it will be less noticeable in your hair. If you are blonde, you can add turmeric or saffron for the same reason.

NB. However, this remedy only lasts one day, after which you will have to necessarily use the shampoo since the talcum powder makes the hair slightly opaque.

For a longer-term result, we recommend Corinne Taylor's 100% natural and organic powder shampoo which, in addition to absorbing excess sebum from the scalp, is able to give volume and clean the hair well without drying it too much. - available on Amazon for about 20 €.

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2. Hair soft and degreased with clay

Not just any "clay, but the so-called" Ghassoul "(or soapy clay) very widespread and used in Arab countries for its beneficial properties in hair care and beauty.
Ghassoul is suitable for all types of hair, even oily ones, because, being an effective sebum-regulator, it leaves them very soft and clean without drying the ends. You can buy the 400g pack on Amazon for less than € 10.

In addition to using it dry as a last minute remedy to clean your hair without using water, you can make a super effective hair mask with this clay.
In this video we explain how to do it.

4. Bicarbonate: ideal for cleaning oily hair without water

Perfect especially for greasy hair, baking soda is also an excellent do-it-yourself remedy for hair and can be a valuable ally for clean hair without the need to resort to shampoo and water.

Put a small amount on the palm of your hand and rub it into your hair so that the product adheres well. To remove residue, use a dense bristle brush.

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15 minutes The recipe for homemade shampoo

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4. With dry shampoo, clean your hair without water even on the go!

And when are you traveling? Because at home it is easy to have these ingredients available, but recovering them on the fly may not be so simple.
The solution? The dry shampoo, very useful when we do not have water available to be able to wash the hair normally, but also to avoid stressing it with a liquid shampoo that is too aggressive.

Dry shampoo does not wash away the dirt, but it binds us to allow us to eliminate it in a simple way, that is with a brush.
Here are the ones to pack, many of which are also available in pocket format to always have in your handbag and for those traveling by plane.

Buy on Sephora:

  • Dry shampoo flower power Merci Handy - 4,90 €
  • IGK Charcoal Dry Shampoo - € 15.90
  • Ouai dry shampoo - 10 €
  • Sephora volumizing dry shampoo - € 7.90

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5. No cakes, but super clean hair with cornstarch

Another natural method to dry hair in a few simple steps is to use cornstarch, a particular type of flour that is used in the preparation of desserts.

Especially recommended if you have dark hair, as it leaves less talcum powder on the scalp. The procedure is the same, the only difference is that it will be sufficient to use a smaller amount of product. After application, brush your hair well in order to make any residue go away and you are ready!

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And if you just can't wash your hair and you don't have any of the ingredients listed above, don't be discouraged! Look in this gallery for a series of hairstyles to camouflage hair that is not exactly fresh from the fold