I’ve received a couple of requests to do a post about my dry shampoo and how I achieve my poofy bun. I love to get your requests, so keep them coming! Here’s my before picture with my second day hair (meaning I washed it yesterday and I didn’t wash it today). It’s very difficult to capture oily hair on camera, but trust me, it’s there. Especially on the sides, where my oil collects. Sorry, was that T.M.I.?
First, shake the dry shampoo (very important, I’ve had some so-so effects when I don’t shake the can). Second, part your hair where you see the oil and spray exactly there. Third, I flip over to make sure that my dry shampoo gets good and dry and to add volume.
Next, use a Scunchi rubber band. I don’t use this rubber band all the time because it damages my hair, but when I want a poofy bun it’s the only way to go. It holds my hair like nothing else on the market and it allows for a good poof. The next steps is to twist your hair into a bun. For a full bun turorial click (here).
This is the essential step for a good poof. Grab your bun and then start pulling or “poofing” your hair out a little around the top half of your head. Look in the mirror and decide where you need to keep pulling out, this is how I make sure my poof is even.
Finally, I give it a good spritz with hairspray and viola! A poofy bun and hair that doesn’t look like second day hair!
I like both of these dry shampoos. You can’t go wrong. I used the Rockaholic by Tigi for this post. I use the Oribe when I’m traveling. It was actually given to me as a sussy along with gum, make-up remover pads and bobby pins from one of my bffs on a girls trip. What a great idea! The Oribe Dry Shampoo has a really nice scent to it but my husband is very sensitive to smell, so I don’t use it when we go on dates 🙂
Outfit links:
Top- J.Crew, Jeans- Citizens of Humanity, Shoes- Converse, Necklace- J.Crew Factory for similar but really, really want this one here, Watch- Michael Kors
Not too much TMI at all 🙂 I think I need to try dry shampoo. I never wash my hair every day because it’s very hard on it. My mom taught me to use baby powder in the trouble spots, but that just gives me the high-school-play-granny-hair look.
I wish my hair was long enough for a bun. Maybe a short ponytail. Although I am loving your bathroom. It’s beautiful!!
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Great post! I also like Schwarzkopf got2b Powder’ful volumizing styling powder. Love your blog…you are informative, stylish and funny! I like how you feature such cute clothes for busy Mom’s…I would love to see more of your ideas for work out wear and for dressing different body types. Thanks! Mrs. H
Love your bathroom and all of your tutorials 🙂 I would love your ideas about good amusement park/Disney attire.
i’ve been looking for a dry shampoo for ages! do you think these would be ok for brown hair, tho?
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Your jeans are GREATNESS. My hair won’t do a bun…but I can definitely try those jeans!
I always read your blog for fashion advice but now I’m noticing your pretty bathroom floor! Would you mind telling me what it is? Is it white hex with marble hex inset? Thanks so much!
Colleen
Colleen- Yes, that is exactly what it is. White porcelain hex with carrera marble hex. Hope this helps.
Thanks so much Carly! We just renovated another bathroom and used marble hexagon for the entire floor. It’s ok but I’m not loving it. I think your floor is an interesting use of the marble. Maybe it’s time to include some decorating in your posts???