Dry and Brown Shampoo

Remember my old posts testing the Rene Furterer dry shampoo I got at Sephora on 34th Street? Remember how I was frustrated that it didn't last longer?* And then I yammered on about wanting more for my money? Remember how I said I was going to test a cheaper brand?




















Well, instead of sticking with my stylist's backup, Psssssst, I was seduced away by this Salon Grafix dry shampoo I found at the Duane Reade by the Empire State Building. Why seduced? Because I was enamored by its dual functions: dry shampoo, and spray-on color. Yes, a dull brown tint that cannot possibly match any brunette's color EVER in the history of brunettes. This dry shampoo cost around $7. And it works perfectly well if you like a brown powder on your head that leaves a brown residue on anything your head touches, such as:

• White walls in conference rooms during meetings;
• Pillowcases, including those at my husband's grad school digs which really freaked him out as he thought a very dirty person was fooling around in his bed;
• White blouses;
• Under your nails if you scratch your head.

I could go on. But this time I learned the messy way that sometimes it really is worth the extra money for a quality product. And I need to remember that spray-on color anything is usually a bad idea.

None of this, unfortunately, will stop me from getting an awful spray-on tan someday. And probably right before a major public event.

*actually it lasted almost 3 months but obviously I get stupid when things I like run out.

Duane Reade, northwest corner of 34th & 5th