As someone with very dark hair, it's often hard to find a dry shampoo that doesn't leave your hair looking dull, white or as if you have dandruff. I've tried various brands that supposedly cater for darker hair but I've always been left disappointed and the tint has never quite matched my roots.
While I tend to go for the cheaper range, opting to apply before bed to avoid any white-cast, I decided to try something from the next bracket up, which has been made with dark hair in mind: Moroccanoil dry shampoo, dark tones.
Priced at £14.68, the can looks and feels like any other dry shampoo, but the spray itself was powerful. Instead of using the product in my night-time routine, I decided to apply it first thing to see if it was something I could wear day-to-day.
I did as the instructions told me: shake well, spray six inches from roots, let it dry, massage into your scalp, then brush out. At first, I was concerned and not at all convinced this was going to work on my brunette hair.
As I sprayed, my roots turned a very contrasting grey and I found myself double checking the can to see if I'd picked up the fair hair option. However, I persisted and carried on the process. Once it had dried and I'd brushed it through, my natural colour returned and I did not find any residue that diminished any shine or vibrancy.
In terms of smell, the Moroccanoil dry shampoo it was nice enough at first but did have a hint of WD-40. Saying that, I often find dry shampoo smells can be a bit headache-inducing, and this had a much more pleasant scent.
Although it felt counterintuitive putting an oil-based product on already greasy hair, I was surprised that my hair regained some of the glossiness you get after conditioning and I'd definitely feel confident to prolong the periods between washes. That being said, with the higher price tag, this would be a product I'd only splash out on for special occasions.
You can buy the Moroccanoil dry shampoo dark tones here, for £14.68.
