Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo

A hair product that I have been loving for the past month or so is this dry shampoo by Dove. (I know my Malaysian readers might not enjoy this post as this product is not available in the country but hey, no harm in knowing what is available outside right? ^_^)

I have been told a few times by different people that one is suppose to wash your hair every other day (as daily washing dries and damages hair). Now this may be more tolerable during winter. It wont be comfortable at all if you live in a humid, tropical environment where you will most likely be shampooing on a daily basis and more often than not, you will find that your hair gets oily and limp even before the day is up! (ewwwwww!)

My awareness of dry shampoo availability in Malaysia is quite limited (both drugstores and hair salons). However, I have noticed dry shampoos by many different brands on the aisles of Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart and Rexall in Canada for a good few years now. Most come in a pressurized can (like hairsprays) and cost between CAD6.99 to CAD14.99. I bought this Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo for CAD6.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart.

"Directions: Shake well before use. Hold 20-25cm from hair. Spray directly onto oily roots. Rub in using palm and brush out. "

Pros:
1) Invisible on the hair.
          Some dry shampoos leave a white powdery residue on the hair. I have seen a couple of brands that have dry shampoos for blonde and brunette separately. This product is suitable for any shades of hair.

2) Refreshing smell.
          I love the smell of this dry shampoo! The smell is not too strong yet it is able to leave your hair smelling refreshed. I could not really describe the exact smell, but it is similar to the "typical" Dove product smell (those who have used other products from Dove will hopefully know what I am talking about!)

3) Gives hair volume and texture.
          As I spray the product at the roots of my hair (as per the instructions on the can) and gently run my fingers through to spread the product out, my hair feels less greasy and regains some volume. In addition, I find that it also gives my hair texture. For example, I will spray some product in the evening before heading out for dinner and find my hair perfectly textured for a top knot that looks effortless. 

4) No scalp reaction. (yeay!)
          I am happy to report that my scalp tolerates this product well. No itchy, stinging or red scalp.

Cons:
1) Hair not as "flow-y".
          Although the product leaves no visible residue, you could feel some light residue (almost like when you use a light hairspray). Now please do not expect the flow-ness of traditionally cleaned, shampooed hair. Dry shampoo is not a replacement for your wet shampoo. It simply absorbs the oil so that your hair will not feel greasy and limp in between washes.

2) Not so portable
          The can I have is quite big to carry around in my handbag. It will be nice to have it throughout the day so you can refresh your mane whenever you want. I guess you could leave it in the car (but since I am currently in a hot, humid place, leaving pressurized cans in the car is not a good idea).     

In conclusion, definitely a keeper on my list. And at CAD6.99 for 142g of product, you can't go wrong. Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo is available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart and Rexall.

Reminder: Product that works for me may not work for you, and vice versa. =)