In this fast-moving world, people hardly have any time on their hands to spend on anything that can be considered to be “insignificant” or “small.” The necessity to be on the move constantly, has left us with little time to take care of ourselves, our health and our hair. This is where no-rinse shampoos come in, to solve our problem. No-rinse shampoos, not only reduce our usage of the scarce water available to us, but also helps keep ourselves, or rather our hair to be specific, clean and give it that perfect bounce in a few minutes.
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So what exactly is a no-rinse shampoo?
The no-rinse shampoo is a type of shampoo that absorbs the dirt, oil and grease off of your scalp except you don’t need to actually wash your hair. It’s predominantly used to energise your hair and give you the ‘just-washed-my-hair’ look and remove the oil forming at your roots.
Are there different kinds? If so, what are they?
Yes! There are 4 different types of no-rinse shampoos. They are:
1. Dry Shampoos: These shampoos come in cans and are made with a base of alcohol or starch. When you spray the product into your hair, the alcohol or starch soaks up the oil and grease and makes your hair look cleaner. This works best if you have straight and wavy hair.
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2. Rinseless foam shampoos: This type of no-rinse shampoo has a water base that can just be wiped off after use. It works best for people with curls.
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3. Blotters: This type of shampoo removes oil from your hair when you wipe over the oily regions.
4. Liquid no-rinse shampoos: This is a pH-balancing liquid that completely wets the hair and removes oil and dirt from hair when you massage it into your scalp. Finally, finish it off by wiping it away with a towel.
What are the benefits of using no rinse shampoos?
No-rinse shampoos are extremely convenient and they’re great for removing hair grease quickly and with ease. It’s a great way to fix your hair after a workout session.
They are very helpful for those with dexterity problems. This shampoo is a great solution for those who cannot take showers without assistance due to certain medical conditions, or temporary injuries.
Most importantly, they are more or less eco-friendly. Waterless hair products are made keeping water conservation in mind. Because most waterless hair products come in solid form, attempts have been made to cut down on plastic and glass waste by not requiring a container.
What are the downfalls of using no-rinse shampoos?
No-rinse shampoos have a tendency to cause inflammation. If you use dry shampoo all the time instead of using it to complement the regular wet shampooing, it results in rashes because it doesn’t remove the yeast and bacteria in your hair.
No rinse shampoos have also been known to cause hair damage. By using dry shampoo all the time, one’s hair may get weak, eventually leading to breakage.
No-rinse shampoos are great to use as hair fresheners and as an immediate solution for your hair. However, they are not meant to be used as cleaners. It just helps you maintain your hair texture, and it is highly recommended that you use it in between your regular wet shampoo washes. And be sure to avoid shampoos with Talc, LPG, Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride and Silicones, as they can be harmful to the scalp.
Authored By: Suha
Edited By: Ayra Kamal