Can I Use Dry Shampoo After Dyeing My Hair? Can it ruin the color?

 

I’m usually asked about whether or not to use dry shampoo on color-treated hair.

Nobody wants to use products they don’t know about for fear of ruining the color of their color-treated hair.

Even more, if you have spent hours at the salon to get the perfect color.

 

Besides, we always want our hair color to last longer with the same shine and intensity as the first day. That’s why the possibility of spacing out water washes sounds so good.

 Have you just left the salon with the hair dye you like? Are you afraid of ruining it with dry shampoo? 

 

We’ll discuss all your doubts about dry shampoo on colored hair so you can decide if it worth it trying.

I’ll also tell you how to make homemade dry shampoo.

Are you up for it?

 

Can dry shampoo ruin the color of color-treated hair?

No. Dry shampoo won’t ruin the color of your color-treated hair. On the contrary, dry shampoo will help you extend your hair color for longer.

 

As you know, regular water washes will wash out the color of colored hair faster. However, if you use dry shampoo, you can space out the water washes and keep your color intact for much longer.

 

 However, never replace regular water shampoo for with dry shampoo. 

 

Washing with water is the only way you can remove bacteria, dead cells, and residue on your scalp from styling products.

Dry shampoo also leaves a residue that must be removed with water and shampoo.

 

So remember, while you can use dry shampoo on your color-treated hair, it doesn’t replace regular shampoo with water.

 

Does dry shampoo have the same effect on permanently colored hair as it does on semi-permanently colored hair?

Yes, the effect is the same. Dry shampoo doesn’t alter the color of the hair dye. In other words, it doesn’t sweep away the permanent or semi-permanent hair dye.

 

Dry shampoo is an ally to extend the color intensity of your hair. It doesn’t matter what hair dye you use.

Of course  semi-permanent hair dyes last less than permanent hair dyes. However, it has nothing to do with dry shampoo. Instead, it has to do with the duration of each particular hair dye. 

 

Just remember that this magical product was not designed to be used every day. Its goal is to get you out of an emergency so that you can space out the water washes.

 

How long do I have to wait after coloring to use dry shampoo?

You can use dry shampoo whenever you need it after coloring your hair.

However, use it only when you need it, i.e. when your hair looks greasy, and you don’t have time to wash it with water and shampoo.

 

Dry shampoo won’t ruin your hair color. It’ll only darken it at most. However, it also depends on the quality of the products.

In general, being a powder-based product, it can darken the hair. It can also have a bleaching effect. So, you have to choose the right one for your hair color.

I’ll tell you a little more about the most recommended products below in this article.

 

How often can I use dry shampoo if I have color-treated hair?

You should use, but not abuse, dry shampoo.

How can you do this?

 

It’s simple.

 Only use it when your hair looks bad and greasy 

The frequency of dry shampoo use will depend on your washing routine. That is, it depends on how many times a week you wash your hair. Dry hair doesn’t need the same washing frequency as oily hair.

 

 For example, if you wash your hair twice a week, you can use dry shampoo on any of the other days. Not every day, only when you need it. 

 

You can’t spend weeks without washing your hair with water and shampoo. Don’t use dry shampoo just because you love the way it looks.

While it doesn’t have side effects, it was designed to use when you can’t wash your hair.

Like all hair products, it leaves a residue that must be removed with water and regular shampoo.

 

Which dry shampoo should I use?

Dry shampoos have evolved over time. Nowadays, almost all brands manufacture them in all price ranges.

I particularly recommend the most innocuous and hypoallergenic ones like Klorane’s dry shampoo, which is made of oat milk.

 

If you’re going to incorporate a dry shampoo into your hair care routine, try to use a well-known brand to minimize the risk of clogging your scalp pores.

 

Are there any dry shampoos specifically designed for color-treated hair?

Yes, there are dry shampoos made especially for color-treated hair. They avoid the dull and whitish effect of regular dry shampoos.

These specific dry shampoos for color-treated hair come in different colors for blonde, brown, and dark hair.

For example, the Schwarzkopf brand.

 

There’re also special foamy shampoos for curly hair. The foam reaches the scalp more easily in frizzy hair.

 

 Now you know that you can use a dry shampoo without the risk of ruining your hair color. 

You also know there are products for colored hair to avoid the white powder effect on your hair color.

 

Now I want to tell you how to make homemade dry shampoo in case you run out of dry shampoo.

 

Did you run out of dry shampoo? Here’s how to make it at home

If you love homemade recipes, you’ll love to know that you can make your own dry shampoo with ingredients that you may have at home.

If you don’t love preparing mixtures, you can buy one of the shampoos mentioned above or any similar one. Come on, all brands already have their dry shampoo.

But let’s not go off-topic.

 

I bring you two interesting formulas to make your own dry shampoo.

 The first formula is for light hair. The second one is for dark hair. 

Both recipes are simple and quick to prepare.

Let’s get to it.

 

For light hair, you need:

 

Mix two teaspoons of cornstarch and one teaspoon of body powder in a container with a lid. You may add 5 drops of your favorite essential oil.

With a blush brush, apply the dry shampoo to your scalp and wait three minutes. Then, massage your scalp and comb your hair as usual.

 

If your hair is black or dark brown, you need:

 

Prepare the same mixture as above. Instead of using cornstarch, use cocoa powder.

Cocoa powder is used to disguise the bleaching effect of the preparation on darker hair.