the more i can minimize hair wash days, the happier i am. don’t get me wrong, i am actually one of the few that love hair wash days. it’s like my own personal spa day! but, the amount of time it takes to wash and style my hair just does not fit into my busy everyday schedule. and if i had to do it every other day, i don’t think my current relationship with hair wash days would be quite the same.
i’ve tried more products than i can name and have finally found what works best for my hair, what helps keep my hair clean and what adds moisture back into the ends.
i recently started using the Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam to help
absorb dirt and oil from my hair which allows me to have clean hair longer. the dry shampoo has pro-vitamin B5 and wild mint, giving my hair a fresh start without having to wash it. both are also sulfate and paraben free!
my favorite part of the Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam is that my hair actually feels and smells clean after using it. i’ve tried other brands in the past that would give a clean look, but leave my hair feeling sticky or heavy. even worse, i’ve tried a couple brands that made my hair feel even dirtier than it was before adding in product. so i guess you can call me a dry shampoo snob, because i’ll shamelessly admit that i set my standards high! make sure to spray the dry shampoo onto your fingertips, and rub into your scalp and then brush it out.
i couple the dry shampoo with the Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist. adding in a dry conditioner is a step that i skipped for far too long. my ends tend to get dry quickly and using the dry conditioner helps my hair to soak up some much-needed nourishment. it also helps my naturally frizz-pone hair to stay manageable and tamed since it offers 24-hour frizz protection! make sure you focus the product on the ends of your hair.
using the Pantene Waterless Collection i typically can keep my hair looking fresh and clean for about 5 days. sometimes even longer!
scroll below to see how i style my hair and keeping it looking clean and fresh for 5+ days!
day 1: wash day
because i have naturally curly hair, i let my hair air dry until it is damp, then blow dry with a round brush. i then straighten and add curls back in.
on day 1 i try to add minimal products to keep my hair as clean as possible. this is a big help in my hair lasting for 5+ days without having to wash it.
if you have curly hair as well, you can also try out the Pantene Curl Affair Curl Reshaping Cream to instantly boost your curls back to shape. it provides anti-frizz hydration that works to block humidity, so curls stay smooth all day long. it’s infused with argan oil, amino acids, omega-9, pro-vitamin B5 and is free from alcohol, parabens and sulfates.
day 2: repeat day 1 style
on day 2 i touch up any curls from day 1 but add very minimal heat to reduce any damage to my hair. i protect my hair style overnight tying it up in a very loose bun using silk hair ties. i also use a silk pillowcase to help reduce frizz and damage.
day 3: half up half down
on day 3 i change up my hairstyle and usually opt for a half up half down look. the hair on the crown of my head is usually the first part to get greasy. the half up half down style helps me hide any greasy areas as well as helps me keep my hands from touching my hair, which could add in extra unnecessary grease.
on the evening of day 3 i add the Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam to my fingers then work it through my roots, section by section. once completed, i tie my hair up in a loose bun and head to bed.
day 4: flip the part
on day 4 i wake up and switch my part from the middle to the side. the product that i put in my hair overnight helps add volume to my side part and gives a sneaky illusion of clean, cheat day hair. there are days where my side part is loud and proud
and days where it could use a little help. on the latter, i add a quick and loose side braid to help my hair look fresh. because my hair is naturally on the drier side, this is also when i add Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist to add a little life back to my ends. i start spraying from about halfway down to help hydrate and de-frizz my hair.
day 5: power pony
on day 5 i choose to #banthebun by pulling my hair into a power pony. i like having the front pieces left out to frame my face. this does mean they need to stay looking and feeling clean to accomplish the look. this is where i cheat hair wash day one more time and add in Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo Spray . specifically, the front roots to help my hair last one more day before washing. if needed, i will round brush and quickly blow dry (about 10-15 seconds) the front pieces. the last step before being ready for the day is to add a little Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist
to the ends of my ponytail for a shiny look. i’ll work the spray through my pony with my fingers and be ready to go!
and there you have it! my 5-day hair routine to keep clean, styled hair going without having wash it in between.
be sure to check out the other products from the new pantene waterless
collection here!
xoxo | jasmine
