When I first became a beauty editor in 2004, there were no dry shampoo formulas on the market in South Africa. I remember paging through international magazines like Allure and Vogue, often seeing rave reviews about this wonder beauty product. This was something I needed – why couldn’t we find any here?
About a year and a half later they arrived, en masse. Suddenly, my beauty desk was swamped with them – from high-end versions to budget friendly ones. And (thankfully) they’re still pouring in. I now wonder how I ever lived without my trusty dry shampoo, as just like my moisturiser, I use it on a daily basis.
Having tried just about every single brand available locally, I have to give kudos to the options available in the Batiste range. I was interested to learn that Batiste Dry Shampoo is the best selling dry shampoo in the UK, with a can sold every 2 seconds. That’s quite a feat, given how saturated the market is with this particular type of product. But, I believe if you have a product that lives up to it’s claims and is easy on the eye and pocket, you’ve got a winner.
Batiste dry shampoos are specifically formulated to banish oily roots and revitalize dull, lifeless hair. The formula contains a unique rice starch that absorbs grease, without leaving any residue on the hair.
My favourite variant in the range is the Dark & Deep Brown, as it contains a hint of brown colour that helps blend in root growth and any grey hairs. I spray it onto my roots; massage the product in using my fingertips, then brush out. Now, because I colour my hair every 4-6 weeks, I try go as long as I can between washes to preserve my colours intensity – usually 3 days. However, when I exercise (daily), I tend to sweat around my hairline. I spray this onto the area once it’s dried, massage it in and voila, fresh smelling, clean hair.
The Batiste Strength & Shine variant is also fast becoming a favourite. It’s enriched with L-Arginine – an amino acid known to strengthen the hair’s structure. It not only refreshes the hair, but also helps it look and feel stronger and healthier. It is excellent for those with fine and limp hair that gets oily very quickly.
I also LOVE that all the Batiste dry shampoos are available in a mini 50ml that sells for a very reasonable R39.99. I have three of the Batiste Floral & Fruity Blush minis; one for my handbag, one for my travel bag and one for just in case.
EXTRA BENEFITS OF BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO
- When you’re in a time crunch, Batiste offers an easy way to refresh your hair that’s quicker than the traditional wash, dry, style routine.
- Skip a wash and get an extra day or two out of your blowout with a quick spray of Batiste
- For a post-gym touch-up, Batiste is an essential that offers a quick and convenient way to freshen up on-the-go.
- A quick spritz of Batiste will help you to keep your fringe looking fresh and clean.
- Batiste can be used as a styling tool for added body, texture and volume, especially when styling up-do’s.
REMEMBER, REMEMBER
- Washing hair too frequently can deplete the natural oils. Batiste offers functional cleansing benefits by absorbing, but not stripping the hair of its natural oils.
- A dry shampoo is NOT a substitute for a wash with shampoo.
I’ve done some online research on whether you can use dry shampoos on wigs and weaves, and it seems you can. In fact, Batiste was recommended on quite a few sites. Have any of you ever tried it on your weave or wig? I’d be very interested to hear your thoughts.
The Batiste range consists of 8 variants in the original range, namely: Original Dry Shampoo, Tropical, Blush and Fresh Cherry. The 200ml retails for R69.99 each. All are also available in the smaller 50ml and retail for R39.99 each.
The Batiste Volume XXL, Strength & Shine and Dark & Deep Brown form part of the premium range and retails for R79.99 each
Batiste is available exclusively at Clicks stores nationwide.
GIVEAWAY
I’ve got 2 x 200ml bottles to giveaway to one reader – One of the Dark and Deep Brown and one of the Strength & Shine, both valued at R79.99 each. Simply leave a short comment below with telling me why you’d like to try them. Please leave your email address (only I can see it) so I can contact you should you be the winner. The winner will be chosen on Monday 8 February and notified by email.
