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Dry shampoos have risen to become a staple hair grooming product in most styling routines, whether it’s to provide volume, prolong washing your hair or to lend a helping hand in maintaining a blowout. No matter what your hair goals are, incorporating the best dry shampoo into your styling routine can help eliminate odor as well as soak up grease and oil — no salon appointment required.
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What is considered the best dry shampoo? You don’t want to grab the first can you see, as some formulas can leave a powdery residue or weigh your strands down, resulting in a look that will have you feeling the opposite of a good hair day.
Before you reach for just any dry shampoo, Billboard Shopping spoke with celebrity hairstylist and star of Paramount+ reality show Blowing LA‘s Ted Gibson to get his expert insight on the best formulas to use, no matter what your budget and hair texture are. With clientele including Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Rachel Brosnahan, Lupita Nyong’o, Gabrielle Union and more, it’s no secret the hairstylist knows his way around hair products.
Keep reading to see Gibson’s picks, as well as how to use dry shampoo and ingredients to look out for.
How to Use Dry Shampoo
At first sight, it may look easy to use dry shampoo, whether you’re looking to maintain a blowout using your go-to blowdryer or hiding the fact you’re going on day three of unwashed hair. If you spray too close, you may get an unwanted residue, whereas spraying too far may not get enough of the product in your strands. Gibson recommends you “Spray 4 to 6 inches away from the scalp concentrating on the scalp and not the hair.”
Don’t just leave it, though — he further adds that “After you have applied it, massage the scalp to evenly distribute [the product around] the entire scalp.”
Best Dry Shampoo Ingredients
Gibson suggests when searching for the right dry shampoo for yourself, you “Look for Vegan and cruelty-free formulas.” This usually includes plant-based ingredients like argan oil, avocado oil, castor oil, black seed oil, murumuru butter and aloe vera.
“I think spray is good, but sometimes I do prefer a powder depending on what I want to accomplish and time for application,” he adds. “I have used them for covers of magazines as well as red carpet events.”
Best Dry Shampoos
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best dry shampoo for curly hair
Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo
$36.00
$36
$36
Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo is Gibson’s go-to for curly hair, as it looks to restore and retain strands without drying out your scalp or leaving it more greasy than before. The formula uses natural ingredients such as rice starch, mung bean, red clover and kaolin clay to help support thicker hair and more.
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best dry shampoo for coily hair
Rahua Voluminous Dry Shampoo
$32.00
$32
For coily hair textures, Gibson finds that Rahua’s dry shampoo works best at creating volume and soaking up oils. The plant-based ingredients will not only assist in lengthening the days in-between hair washes, but uses real botanical aroma to help strengthen your roots as well.
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best dry shampoo for wavy hair
Batiste Dry Shampoo
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$8.80
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For a budget-friendly pick, the expert suggests incorporating Batiste’s Dry Shampoo — especially on wavy hair. It uses a spray-powder formula that looks to soak up grease without drying out your scalp.
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best dry shampoo for straight hair
Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
$24.00
$24
Gibson recommends Klorane’s dry shampoo for straight hair and after a look at the ingredienets, it’s easy to see why. The powder formula uses oat milk that aims to be extra gentle on the scalp as well as can be used to add texture to hair while styling or braiding.
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Love makeup? The start of the new year is the perfect time to pick up a new skill.
TikTok and YouTube tutorials are helpful in learning how to do your own makeup, but for beauty lovers who want to dive a bit deeper into makeup application, there are plenty of online courses that are available at an affordable price.
Whether you’re learning how to apply your own makeup, or want to become a professional makeup artist, online classes are a great resource. Udemy, for example, is currently offering a variety of discounted courses including makeup classes, fitness courses, music lessons, web development, photography classes and more starting at just $9.99. The limited deal ends on Jan. 11.
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Not sure where to start? Makeup for Beginners: Learn to Do Makeup Like a Pro, which is 88% off during Udemy’s sale, teaches all the basics that you’ll need such as contouring, highlighting, eyeliner and eye makeup techniques “from natural to more dramatic looks,” eyebrows shaping, choosing the right makeup tools and more.
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The course earned a 4.6-star rating with over 600 customer reviews and includes six-hour, on-demand videos that you can watch at your leisure.
Another option for beauty novices, Self Makeup From Basic to Advanced, is a highly rated course that’s also on sale for $9.99 (reg. $44.99). The course includes two-hour, on-demand videos and lectures on topics such as skin prepping, concealer and foundation application, contouring techniques, eyebrow filing, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush and lipstick application.
Per the description, “This is the course for anyone looking for self makeup or to do makeup for others. From prepping to setting the makeup for different occasions” such as parties and weddings but also looks for going to work or school.
For the more advanced beauty fans, Makeup Artistry Basic to Masterclass, is a 6.5 hour course that covers everything from makeup application to client consultations.
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According to the description, the course teaches you how to “apply day to evening make up on yourself and later on your clients.” If you’re looking to become a makeup artist, the class will help you learn to create soft, dramatic and glamorous looks, bridal looks and more.
Some of the techniques include how to prepare and prime different skin types, how to enhance different eye shapes, how to use the color theory correctly and how to sculpt and highlight various face shapes. Plus, contouring, foundation matching, blush, concealer and foundation application, how to apply eyelashes, how to find the right makeup brushes and how to clean them. There’s also a section on how to prepare for a makeup appointments and consulting with clients. The course is taught by a certified makeup artists, licensed cosmetologist and YouTuber.
For more online makeup courses, check out sites such as Skillshare and Groupon.
Need new beauty products? Ulta Beauty and Sephora are offering sales on makeup, skincare and other beauty must-haves.
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New year, new bedding. Switching out your comforter is an easy way to change the vibe in your bedroom without blowing the bank.
When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, investing in the right mattress, pillows, blankets, sheets and comforter will help you sleep better.
The obsession with finding the softest comforter has officially flooded TikTok with millions of videos recommending the softest, coziest comforters on the market, such as Buffy’s Cloud Comforter. The cozy comforter is TikTok-approved, Billboard-approved, and on sale for a limited time only.
Now’s your chance to see if the Cloud Comforter lives up to the hype — and you won’t have to pay full price. Save up to 15% off the comforter and other bedding, bundles and more during Buffy’s winter sale. The sale includes the Cloud Comforter, Cloud Pillow, Breeze Comforter and Breeze Sheet Set.
Buffy’s Cloud Comforter has a 4.8-star rating from more than 23,000 customer reviews. I’ve personally tested the Cloud Comforter and it’s a must-have, especially if you’re a hot sleeper or have overnight guests.
Why do I love the Cloud Comforter? It hits all the right notes: soft, comfortable, cooling, lightweight and extremely cozy. The eco-friendly comforter is warm enough on its own, but you can also slip it inside a duvet cover or pair it with other blankets for added coziness (it might even save you money on your heating bill).
The Cloud Comforter’s shell fabric is made from lyocell, a breathable fabric derived from eucalyptus that distributes moisture faster than cotton or linen, which means you’ll sweat less while you sleep (another plus for hot sleepers). According to the product description, the Cloud Comforter is constructed from “stacking 105 ultra-fine layers of fill” that provide full coverage and no cold spots.
Want more ways to refresh for the new year? Be sure to check out our recommendations for the best deals on workout equipment, best online fitness classes and best tech deals.
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Entering a new year usually comes with a fresh set of goals, whether you’re looking to live a healthier lifestyle, travel more or move into your dream apartment. Making a goal is the easy part, but maintaining the motivation to work toward it can be challenging. For some of us, having a visual reference like a vision board allows you to look at your goals and set your intentions.
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Vision boards rely on manifestation to help you achieve some of your most-wanted dreams and goals. What is manifestation? Simply put, it’s the idea that you can manifest and attract visions into your life by thinking it. But thinking something won’t automatically make it happen, some work does have to be put into it like investing in fitness equipment to help strengthen your muscles.
Making a vision board also allows you to unleash your creativity while taking a moment to think of the most important things you want to work towards during the year.
Whether you’re looking for supplies or inspiration, we broke down the basics below to help you get started on your manifestation journey.
What Is a Vision Board?
Typically, a vision board consists of photos and objects you arrange yourself that will help you achieve your goals or visions in life. It can be physical or digital and is mainly used as a tool that can help you visualize your personal goals or the dream life you envision for yourself. Its versatility also enables you to switch up what you look to manifest.
Influencer and podcaster Tam Kaur also breaks down the science in an explainer video on YouTube, saying “by looking at your vision board every single day, you are basically immersing yourself into the reality that you get every single thing you want.” The effect, she goes on to say, basically tricks your brain into thinking it’s already living in a reality where you already have it and the brain will make new neural pathways “that can actually create new behaviors that help you achieve all the goals,” Kaur explained in the video.
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Vision Board Supplies
There is no one-size-fits-all template to making a vision board, you can let your creativity run wild — just make sure you put photos, objects and even words that’ll represent your desired outcomes. There are some must-have supplies though including photos, quotes, scissors, tacks or tape and markers. To help you get started, we listed the essentials below for you to shop.
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2024 Vision Board Clip Art Book
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Rather than scour the web or magazines for the perfect photos, this book comes with 500 elements to choose, cut and paste with. Whether you’re looking to manifest more money, a beach getaway or a job promotion, this book will most likely have it.
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U Brands Cork Bulletin Board
U Brand’s Cork Bulletin Board is the perfect neutral display to add all of your goals and manifestations onto. You can mount it to your wall or place it on your shelves. The cork background makes it easier to attache your photos and objects, so you can admire them any time you glance at it.
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Scotch Adhesive Dots
Avoid putting in tacks and apply your photos, objects and quotes with Scotch’s adhesive dots. They’re acid-free and come with a peel liner you just need to peel off and apply to your desired object.
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Vision Board Kit
Don’t want to grab all the supplies separately? This vision board kit comes with everything you could possibly need including photos, a foldable board and a booklet guide to help you while you put it all together.
How to Make a Vision Board
Once you have all of your supplies, you’ll want to make note of the things you want to envision for the year. The possibilities are endless when it comes to putting together your vision board. You can arrange everything however you want, the most important thing to consider though, is where you put it once all your goals are pasted onto the vision board. You’ll want to ensure it’s in a spot you can see it everyday to help you trick your brain into thinking you’re living your dream life and help make the manifestations a reality.
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