No Time to Wash & Style Hair? No Problem!

Running late? Trying not to wash your hair as often? Just plain old lazy? I know I fit into these categories every once in a while. Some people can go every other day or more without washing and styling their hair, but I'm not one of them. As a person with wavy and frizzy hair, I need to wash and style it daily to get it my preferred style- stick straight. But, all that washing, products and heat styling isn't good either.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo, $10 from Ulta

The solution that I found is dry shampoo. I use Oscar Blandi's Pronto dry shampoo; it is the consistency of baby powder and smells fresh and lemony. Just section your hair and use the pointed applicator to "squirt" the dry shampoo onto your scalp. Then, massage the dry shampoo all over your head with your finger tips and finish by brushing your hair. I can then flat iron any pieces in need of it. My hair then looks fresh and isn't oily or flat.

Oscar Blandi has another Pronto Dry Shampoo that is a foam from a spray can. While I have not personally tried this product, I have been told that the foam does not work as well as the powder. Plus, the power product lasts much longer than the foam product.

I like many of Blow's products and their dry shampoo seems to be just as popular as their other haircare items. However, at $20 a pop, I'd try to find a friend that already has Blow's Faux Dry Shampoo to borrow.

Frederic Fekkai Au Naturel Dry Shampoo, $23 from Ulta

For those that like all natural products, Frederic Fekkai offers Au Naturel Dry Shampoo. Again, it is more expensive than Oscar Blandi's products, at $23 per bottle. But, if all natural is your thing, you may find that it is worth the extra money.

Dry shampoo is a great option when you can't or don't want to wash and style your hair. Just be sure to massage the product thoroughly into your scalp to avoid any powder or foam streaks. If possible, try the smaller sized bottles so you can find the best brand for you without spending too much money.

Plus, right now you can get a travel bag full of samples for free when you spend $25 at Ulta online. Also, use coupon code 46537 for 20% off one item.

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Haircare: Expensive Does Not Equal Better

Several weeks ago I went to Ulta to buy shampoo and conditioner. I know that you should look for sulfate-free products, especially if you have color treated hair. Sulfates are harsh and strip the color from your hair. Also, as people are becoming more aware of what products they are using, it is nice to see vegan products with natural botanicals and no added fragrance.

I headed to the "salon" haircare section, which includes brands like Oscar Blandi, Joico, Redken, Ken Paves, Biolage and more. After carefully reading ingredients, comparing products and pick up and then putting back several shampoos and conditioners I settled on a pair. As I was walking to the front of the store to check out I saw the "regular" haircare section. I am always looking for quality for less, so I stopped when I saw L'Oreal's EverPure line.

The metallic packaging caught my eye, but when I saw sulfate-free and 100% vegan, I put down my expensive selection to read more. I compared the two brands and even shopped the inexpensive section a little more. In the end, I decided on L'Oreal EverPure Smooth shampoo and conditioner. At $5.99 each, I couldn't resist!

The shampoo contains juniper and rosemary and the conditioner uses rosemary and mint for a great natural scent. The pair is sulfate and salt-free, 100% vegan and the conditioner has UVA and UVB filters.

If you don't need the frizz fighting power of the smooth shampoo and conditioner, try the EverPure Volume shampoo and conditioner. If you need more moisture, pick up the EverPure Moisture shampoo and conditioner. The EverPure line also includes hair masks, UV filter spray and leave in treatments.

L'Oreal also has the EverStrong line with similar attributes as the EverPure line. The EverStrong line features shampoo and conditioner for bodifying, reconstructing, hydrating results. Like the EverPure line, the EverStrong line is sulfate and salt-free as well as 100% vegan with natural botanicals, but it also includes L'Oreal's bio-ceramide complex to strengthen hair. Since the EverStrong line is not formulated especially for colored treated hair, the conditioner does not include the UVA/UVB filters.

So, save those hard earned dollars and try L'Oreal! If you order online from Ulta, use code 46537 to save 20% on one item. Shipping is free on orders of $50+ and you get three free samples with each order (I loved the Borba sample from a few months ago!). Also, be sure to check out the sales and special offer pages to get the most bang for you buck.

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