Fashion

Dry Conditioner Might Be Your New Beauty BFF

by Sienna Fantozzi

March 30, 2016

By now, you've probably heard of (and maybe even swear by) dry shampoo, but something you may be a little less familiar with is dry conditioner. If you're wondering what dry conditioner is and are considering trading in your dry shampoo — hold up. These products aren't necessarily interchangeable.

Given that I only wash my hair once a week, dry shampoo is my saving grace, but I'm the first to admit it can definitely dry my hair out. When I heard about dry conditioner, I was considering chucking my dry shampoo and making a swap — but it doesn't work the same way as shampoo.

According to Natasha Sunshine of Byuti Salon and color ambassador for Pureology, dry conditioner is"a weightless aerosol hydrating formula that contains small conditioning molecules — [it can] swoop in and help freshen up your hair from midshaft to ends, making that part of your hair look and feel fluffy and hydrated before you wash it again." Sounds great, right? Hydrated hair is definitely desirable, but dry conditioner isn't going to take the oil out of your hair. You'll still need dry shampoo for that, so it's better to use these products together and not interchangeably.

It should also be noted that dry conditioner may not be strong enough for those with coarse or curly hair, and something like a serum or oil might be better for hydration.

If you want to try dry conditioner, here are eight to shop.