Best Kept Mom Secret: Dry Shampoo

My husband and I have been planning date night for weeks, actually more like months. We get lost in all the dirty diapers, feedings, school drop offs, work, and forget about our time with each other. There’s never enough time, but we have promised each other to make time.  The day finally arrives where I get to spend time with my sweet darling husband (a hint of sarcasm), and I realize I haven’t washed my hair in four days. Again, I’ve run out of time and look like the distant relative of a troll doll. 

Luckily, my little secret is dry shampoo; it’s such a quick fix. It’s your hero at the end of a long day (or night) when you’ve got to leave the house looking presentable. These are some of the best dry shampoos for busy moms.

Aveda Shampure

This dry shampoo is non-aerosol and puffs out in powder form. It contains protein to cleanse and fortify hair, and it also has a nice aroma. 

Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo

Extend your blowout with this translucent powder that doesn’t add texture or weight to hair. It absorbs product buildup, strengthens hair, and leaves it soft and smooth.

Drybar Triple Sec

Looking for more than just clean hair?  This 3-in-1 product absorbs light oils while adding texture and volume for a more tousled look. Use after a blowout, or to freshen up your look during the day.

Pantene 

Found at your local Target or Walmart, this dry shampoo cleanses hair and adds body with a fresh-smelling aroma. 

And in an unofficial poll of CCMB contributors, the runaway dry shampoo winner was:

Batiste 

This is a quick go-to that refreshes hair and adds texture. It’s also cheap and found in many stores like Walmart, Target, and Walgreens. There are several different fragrance options, and even some that add tint to blonde and brunette hair. Pro tip: add a quick blast to your hair before bed, and enjoy fresh, full, and clean-looking hair the next morning!

Taylor Arriola
Taylor was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she met her husband James. They lived in Arizona and California, and recently moved back to live in West Plano. They have a four-year-old daughter and one- year- old son. Taylor was a stay-at-home mother for more than a year and then returned to work as a licensed counselor in the mental and behavioral health field. She enjoys yoga, exploring the parks and nature preserves in the area, and eating Mexican food!