Dry shampoo help please?

[Baglady]

I have my disabled Mum staying and she wants to wash her hair but can't get in the bath and doesn't want to stand at the sink or visit a hairdressers. I seem to remember something about using eau de cologne and cottonwool but wonder if I am remembering right, or if this is any good for the hair / scalp?
I also remember a disastrous try myself many years ago with brushing talc through my hair. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/newthread.html?do=newthread&f=33#
Confused
Any ideas will be gratefully received thanks.

[moggins]

I've used the talc on occasions, you have to be sparing with it though or you end up looking like a bag of flour. It works best if you put it on a powder puff or a large piece of cotton wool and just dab it all over the roots, then brush it through the rest of the hair quite vigorously.

[homealone]

i used to use a dry shampoo that came in a can called bastiste, think thats how its spelt. used it 20 years ago but still saw some on a superdrug shelf last week. it used to do quite a good job from what i remember. quite a distinctive smell though, but that could just be me

[Judi]

Yes they still do the dry shampoo from Batiste. I used it in my teens (rather disasterously as it made my dark hair look grey), but it was brilliant at absorbing grease. I have seen it in Superdrug too.

You can also use Cornstarch as a dry shampoo, i have found a link here (http://www.pioneerthinking.com/shampoo3.html) for you to browse.

[Quackers]

Yes they still do the dry shampoo from Batiste. I used it in my teens (rather disasterously as it made my dark hair look grey), but it was brilliant at absorbing grease. I have seen it in Superdrug too.

I have used this stuff too on lazy days :o Not any more I hasten to add - but it is very good for getting rid of that 'you could fry an egg on that' look :D

I imagine it would be ideal for your Mum to use whilst she is staying with you.

[Js_Other_Half]

There are some inflatable hair wash basins for lying in bed, and having someone else do it for you - not sure it if is worthwhile or cost effective if she is only there for a few days or so?

http://www.activemobility.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1025

http://www.activemobility.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1025

http://www.westonshealth.co.uk/acatalog/Westons_Health_Personal_Hygiene_111.htmlhttp://www.benefitsnowshop.co.uk/shop/detail.asp?item=48

[Baglady]

Thanks Judi, that looks a really good site. I have cornflour, do you reckon its the same as cornstarch?

And thankyou all, I knew you 'd come up with something. I'm still new to the site and still don,t understand how the technical bits work but I love it here and will learn as I go.

The inflatable sink is also a good idea and may come in handy one day. But for now theres some ideas to go on.

Thanks again. :T

[Js_Other_Half]

Cornflour is the same as cornstarch :D

[BountyHunter]

No tips for dry shampoo but when I was looking for it for it last year to use at Glastonbury, I found "No Rinse" shampoo at Sally Beauty Supply (a few in the North East but not sure if they are a national shop).

You don't even need water, sounds a bit strange I know but all you do is add a small amount to your hair, massage into a lather & towel dry.

Hope this helps

[glamgoldchic]

I use Toni & Guy "Dry Shampoo". Buy it when it's the get £3 off offer at Boots. Smells lovely and makes my hair matte & voluminous. Very good.

[redballoon]

I've used the dry shampoo when going camping and it's ok as a quick fix! I found it in our local "Oldie" pharmacy!

[anniebooklover]

Thanks for the Batiste dry shampoo info. I will buy some next time I'm in Boots. DD seems reluctant to wash her hair too much (mucky madam). Her DB on the other hand is in the shower at least once a day and has been known to have two showers - including hair-washing - on quite a few occasions.

[stressedaah30]

you can also get a spray dry shampoo from the kleeneze health book

[Bambywamby]

To cut through the grease and make hair look freshly washed take a bottle of witch hazel and some cotton wool or clean dish cloth.
Put a small amount of witch hazel on the cloth and then rub through the roots of hair (roots only) do this all over the head.
Then leave to dry for 30 mins. It really works for a short term fix and witchhazel is gentle on the hair, cuts the grease and is cheap as chips. :)

[bektoria]

Hi

Not sure if they still sell it but I got some from the Bodyshop last year, smelt nice too !

Bek

[JoeyEmma]

The Batiste stuff is definitely the best. When my mum was ill and in hospital, we used that on her hair. I now keep a can of it in stock for lazy days.

[Marishka]

Orris Root is the traditional dry powder for hair cleaning. I'm not sure which type of iris is best, but you could try trying and grinding some from the garden and seeing what happens. Otherwise orris root powder can be bought from medical herbalists and most health food shops that sell loose herbs from big jars.
It works as it is, effectively, millions of mini sponges that suck up the grease in your hair. Since dirt sticks to grease rather than hair, out it comes too! You won't get hair as clean as with a modern wet shampoo but you also won't need to replace all the nutrients in the form of conditioner! You brush it through your hair on a brush and I find 2-3 applications is necessary for my long grease-prone hair. It takes quite a lot of brushing to get in and out but is a pleasant way to pass film on telly. I usually finish off with a fine comb (somethimes even the dog's flea comb!) to get the last little bits.
I actually enjoy washing my hair so I only do this from time to time but I have a friend who hasn't washed her hair for nearly 30 years - it is beautiful, has a healthy shine but is not greasy and is long enough for her to sit on. She brushes orris through about once a week.
If anyone plans to give up wet hair cleaning entirely, allow 3 months for the situaltion to stabilize - you may feel that it's a bit greasier than you're used to at this time, but stick with it and equilibrium will be reached.

[Pink-winged]

This is a good thread for the Health and Beauty board so I've moved it across.

Pink

[ktp1980]

Lee Stafford do a dry shampoo in Boots and its great as i get really greasy hair and it smells lovley it £4.99 i think but buy it when it's on offer hope this helps :o

[noonesperfect]

Tesco sells Batiste too. Comes in original and tropical.
I too keep it for lazy days. Brilliant stuff!

[zippybungle]

I sometimes use the Batiste dry shampoo too - buy mine from Tesco.

[chivas]

I've tried a few of these this year- a festival must!!

Batiste is ok, definitely sorts out the gunk - it has a strong smell and can make hair look faded. Has the advantage of being the cheapest too :)

Toni and Guy is my second fav - I think it keeps my hair cleaner longer than the other two, though not quite as much bounce as Klorane. Has a nice smell too :)

The best one I've tried though is Klorane:
http://www.escentual.com/cgi-bin/Escentual.storefront/en/Product/klorane2006101602
It makes hair look just washed - and matte without looking gray or faded. I haven't seen it for sale except online though...

[Nicifer_noonoo]

Lee Stafford dry shampoo is amazing, comes in an aerosol can so no mess or waste. I've tried talc but it makes my dark hair look a bit powdery. Feeling creative one morning, i tried a little cocoa powder at the roots and it worked a treat. Smelled pretty good too :)

[homealone]

i used to use the batiste but really hated the smel and discovered that talcum powder does just as good a job and not so obvious a smell. plus its also a way of using up all those johnsons talcum powder that may have been bought for the 100 bonus clubcard. use in exact same way.hth

[judgejaq]

I rediscovered Batiste lately. It's handy when I'm on very early shifts and don't have the time or inclination to wash my hair first thing. It's £2.09 in Boots. Might have to try the Lee Stafford or the Toni & Guy though.

I've found if I use talc, it help if you lightly rub your hair with a towel (as if you were drying it). It helps distribute it through a bit better.

Oh, and a word of warning when using dry shampoo - don't spray it whilst wearing a black top. :rotfl:

[dsuser896]

Here's a site with a TON of useful info on dry shampoo, dry-shampoo.com

[littlepinkstars44]

Batiste is great. i use it, and theres 4 different scents now!!!

[goanmad]

Yep, a festival must and I love the tropical scented one!

[Js_Other_Half]

The original post was from 2007...