Where should dry shampoo be applied?

• A. Directly to the scalp
• B. Directly to the hair
• C. On the hairline
• D. On the skin around the hair follicle

Answer: (B)

Dry shampoo is meant to tackle oil at the roots and refresh the look without washing. You want it to sit on the hair where oil builds up, not on the skin. Applying it directly to the hair, especially near the roots, allows the powder to absorb excess oil from the hair shaft and makes it easier to brush out later, leaving less visible residue and reducing the chance of irritation on the skin around the follicles. If you put it on the scalp or the skin around the follicles, you’re more likely to clog pores and end up with a noticeable film rather than a refreshed, natural feel. After applying to the hair, let it sit briefly, then massage it in and brush through to distribute and remove any excess.