After a visit to the beach, we take a little bit of the beach with us, don’t we? Sandy toes, skin freckled from the sun, and those coveted beachy waves. My hair is usually a bit tangled from the wind as well, but it’s undeniable that the salt spray from the ocean has a flattering effect. It makes hair look thicker, and gives it a “piecey” effect that emphasizes natural waves. Most of us aren’t able to make it to the ocean all that often, but anyone can get those lovely beachy waves, texture, and volume at home with Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray.

I discovered Beauty by Earth a little over a year ago and it’s become one of my favorite brands. I’ve mostly used their body care products like my beloved Beauty by Earth Body Scrub, but the only hair care product from this brand that I previously tried was the Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder. I was so excited to try this Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray, especially because their products are made with natural ingredients. The same can’t be said for the majority of hair products.

Are you interested in learning more about what’s in the Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray, how it performs, and more? Then please keep reading for my full product review!

Please note that I received this product in PR. However, that in no way has swayed my opinion of the product. Beauty by Earth didn’t ask for anything other than my honest opinion, and that is what I share in the following product review.

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray product claims directly from BeautybyEarth.com

You don’t need to be on the ocean to feel the salt spray. Our sea salt spray for texturizing hair brings volume, texture, and fresh from the beach waves to even the most landlocked locks. This easy spray doesn’t leave your hair feeling crunchy or packed with product. It smells like that beach vacation we all look forward to!

Other details

• Price: $19.99 from BeautybyEarth.com or $16.99 from Amazon.com
  • BeautybyEarth.com ships internationally for a flat fee of $28.00. (U.S. orders of $50+ ship free)
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• Net weight: 6 oz. | 177 ml
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Vegan
• Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes/fragrance, triclosan, petroleum, and gluten
• Shelf life: 12 months
• Overall rating: 9.6/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 10/10
  • Texture: 10/10
  • Ingredients: 9/10
  • Ease of removal: 10/10
  • Price: 9/10

Packaging/ease of application

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is packaged in a pretty standard plastic spray bottle with a cap. The sprayer is the type that you press down to spray. This type of sprayer seems to be more prone to clogging compared to trigger sprayers, but I haven’t had any problems with this one. 

The spray is quite strong, but since this is a hair product, that doesn’t bother me. The only other thing of note about how the sprayer dispenses the product is that it doesn’t come out in a wide spray so you don’t have to worry about it going everywhere. 

Directions for use from Beauty by Earth: “Spritz spray through damp or dry hair and scrunch into locks for a beach wave texture. Or, spray over wet hair and blow-dry in for a subtle, voluminous look. For medium to long hair, apply from middle of hair to the ends. If you have flat roots and want to dry them out for a lift, spritz some into your roots when wet or damp.”

I’ve found that this spray definitely works best for me when I spritz it on wet or damp hair, because I can more easily distribute it through my hair that way. If I’m in a hurry and need to spray it into my hair without dampening it first, I still see some benefit from the spray, but it is much more subtle. To “style” my hair with this sea salt spray, I scrunch it until I start to see my waves becoming more defined.

I always let my hair air dry, so I can’t speak to how this spray performs in hair when it’s used before blow-drying. I also don’t ever spray it onto my roots because my hair gets oily quickly and I don’t want to accelerate that process by applying any kind of product to my roots. However, I can tell you that this spray does add volume, so I’m sure it would help to add volume at the roots as well.

This is definitely one of the easiest hair products I’ve ever used. It’s almost effortless! It only takes me a couple of minutes to spritz it through my hair and scrunch it to achieve the look I’m going for.

Texture

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is a lightweight watery product. One of the things I love best about it is how it feels in my hair. It leaves my hair feeling soft and never sticky or “crunchy.”

The main reason I use products like this one is to emphasize my natural waves. I also sometimes like to have added texture to make my hair a bit easier to work with. The texture of this spray, and the texture it gives my hair, are just perfect for achieving those hair goals. On top of those benefits, this spray also helps to control frizz!

As you can see, the results from Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray are subtle, but I like that about it! My hair still looks natural; however, my waves are more pronounced like I’ve just been splashing in the ocean. The frizz is definitely tamped down significantly as well. The areas that still look a bit frizzy here, I believe I missed those with the spray.

Ingredients

Beauty by Earth uses really great natural ingredients in all of its products. Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is no exception! There are only 17 ingredients in this product and most are natural, while four are also organic. Here is the complete list of ingredients:

Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sea Salt, Glycerin (Vegetable), Magnesium Sulfate, Organic Camellia Oleifera (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passion Fruit) Fruit Extract, Ethyl Alcohol (Vodka), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Organic Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Pulp Extract, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate

Usually when I review ingredients, it’s for a skincare or body care product. It’s a bit more difficult to evaluate ingredients in hair care products since for the most part, hair products are applied only to the hair which has different needs than skin. I do my best, though! Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is primarily a styling product, so you would expect that its ingredients wouldn’t provide many benefits to the hair. That’s true of a lot of styling products, but not this one! There are actually twelve ingredients in this product that are good for the hair and/or scalp. I’ll provide brief descriptions of those ingredients below.

• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
  • Moisturizer
  • Anti-inflammatory
• Glycerin
  • Natural moisturizer
• Organic Camellia Oleifera (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
• Algae Extract
  • Could be from any variety of algae
  • Likely adds moisture and antioxidants
• Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
  • Antioxidant
• Passiflora Incarnata (Passion Fruit) Fruit Extract
  • Antioxidant
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  • Antioxidant
  • Strengthens the skin barrier and supports a healthy scalp
• Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  • Antioxidant
  • Skin-soothing
• Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil
  • Rich in oleic acid which is nourishing and moisturizing
• Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
  • Thick glossy oil
  • Conditions and moisturizes hair
  • Decreases hair breakage
• Organic Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil
  • Contains fatty acids and vitamin E
  • Nourishes and moisturizes skin and hair
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Pulp Extract
  • Rich in fatty acids, proteins, and vitamins
  • Skin-conditioning

Full disclosure, some of these ingredients may offer even more benefits than what I was able to list here. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult to find information on how ingredients benefit the hair vs. the skin. With that being said, this list is still pretty great! When I first looked into this product, I was honestly shocked to see so many lovely natural ingredients. I’m very happy to see that they truly benefit the hair and scalp in a variety of ways.

There are four ingredients in this spray that I classify as “neutral:” Sea Salt, Magnesium Sulfate, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, and Potassium Sorbate. Sea Salt is the star of the show in this product, but I labeled it “neutral” simply because it doesn’t directly benefit the hair or scalp. It does, however, add thickness and texture to the hair. Magnesium Sulfate (a.k.a. Epsom Salt) is a bulking agent and may function similarly to Sea Salt in this formula. Radish Root Ferment Filtrate and Potassium Sorbate are preservatives.

The only ingredient that I’m skeptical of is the Ethyl Alcohol (Vodka). Some alcohols are fine in hair products, but others can be harmful. Unfortunately, ethyl alcohol can be drying. I’m not completely clear on its function in this product, but it looks like it’s probably meant to help the product to spread evenly and make hair dry more quickly. I’m not too bothered by this ingredient because I always use conditioner on my hair when I wash it, and sometimes I also use leave-in conditioner. I haven’t noticed my hair being drier than usual since I started using Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray, so in my case, I think what I’m doing now is working just fine. If you have particularly dry hair, you may want to add a hair mask into your hair care routine while using this spray.

I’d like to also point out that this spray contains no added fragrance! I was so happy to see that! Beauty by Earth often adds natural fragrance ingredients, but they didn’t include any sort of fragrance in this product. I’m glad, because the natural scent is lovely! You can really smell the sea salt; it smells very much like the ocean.

Ease of removal

While Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is a lightweight product, it does leave residue on the hair. I don’t fault the product for that because it wouldn’t be effective otherwise. Sometimes products that leave residue on the hair are difficult to remove completely. I don’t experience that problem often, but occasionally when I’ve used too much dry shampoo.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that I don’t have any trouble at all washing my hair completely clean of this product. I thought I might need to use a heavy-duty exfoliating shampoo to remove it all, but that isn’t necessary. I’m able to wash all of this spray out of my hair with my standard shampoo!

Price

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is $19.99 ($3.33/oz.) when purchased directly from Beauty by Earth, or you can save a few dollars and order it from Amazon for $16.99 ($2.83/oz.). Beauty by Earth products tend to fall somewhere between drugstore and high end pricing, and I think that’s true of this product as well. 

A similar product I reviewed this year, Mane Club Wavy Baby is only $8.00. While that product is significantly less expensive, it’s also lower quality. While I like how it makes my hair look, it also feels sticky and the ingredients are “OK,” not impressive like the ingredients in Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray.

While I wish this spray could be slightly less expensive, I understand why it isn’t. The ingredients are a big part of it, but it also feels nice in my hair and smells great without any added fragrance! 🙂

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray has become a staple in my hair care routine! I enjoy it so much, I’ve used it almost every day since I received it. I just love the way it makes my hair look and feel. I can be having a really bad hair day, but if I dampen it and spray this on, my hair dries to have the most perfect beachy waves.

I’m happy to report that I agree with all of the product claims for Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray! First, they state that this spray will bring volume, texture, and beachy waves, and it absolutely does all of those things very well. Next, they state that it doesn’t make hair feel crunchy or overloaded with product. True again! Lastly, they claim that this spray smells like a beach vacation and it really does. The scent isn’t too strong; it’s natural and beachy.

Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray is designed to work with all hair types. However, not everyone will get the same results. For example, someone with naturally straight hair would likely see very loose waves after scrunching with this spray, and better results if braiding their hair after spritzing on this spray. I have a slight wave in my hair naturally, so this spray emphasizes that wave I already have. For those with curly hair, I imagine it wouldn’t make the hair look more curly, but it would add texture and volume.

Since Beauty by Earth Sea Salt & Texturizing Spray works to volumize, texturize, and create beachy waves, I think nearly everyone would enjoy it! It can be used in a variety of ways to achieve your desired result. Are you ready to give it a try? Let me know in the comments!

Lauren

It’s been quite a while since I last reviewed a hair product. That’s largely because I am not a “hair girl.” I love skincare, makeup, and even body care, but when it comes to my hair, I’m about as low-maintenance as you can get! I let my hair air dry and it is very rare that I style it. A product I’ve started using more often to change up the look of my hair, is Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray.

If you’re not familiar with texture sprays, they’re a little different from traditional hairsprays. Texture sprays give hair a messy (in a good way) look, and add volume. They’re generally more lightweight than hairspray and allow for movement of the hair. Texture spray can be used on most types of hair, but wave texture sprays like this one from Mane Club will provide the best results for people that already have some waves in their hair.

I don’t have especially wavy hair, but it does have a slight natural wave that I like to emphasize with this texture spray. Mane Club kindly sent this product to me to test several months ago, but I didn’t start using it often until I got my hair cut recently. I’ve found that I like it better on my shorter hair than I did on my long hair. However, that’s just my personal preference. If you’re interested in learning more about Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray, please keep reading for my full review.

Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray product claims directly from ManeClubNYC.com

A texturizing wave spray to give you that ‘effortless’ beachy look without all the effort, duh. This touchable formula creates piecey texture with buildable volume and a light matte finish perfect for any hair type. Lightweight hold. Instant body.

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Other product details

• Price: $8.00
• Net weight: 5.3 oz. | 159 ml
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Vegan
• Free of gluten, sulfates, phthalates, drying alcohol, and artificial colors
• Shelf life: 24 months
• Where to buy: ManeClubNYC.com or Amazon.com (2-pack)
  • Mane Club ships internationally.
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• Overall rating: 8.8/10
  • Packaging/ease of application: 10/10
  • Texture: 7/10
  • Ingredients: 7/10
  • Ease of removal: 10/10
  • Price: 10/10

Packaging/ease of use

Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray comes in a plastic spray bottle with a trendy holographic label. Most spray bottles have a “button” (for lack of a better word) that you press down to spray the product, but this one has a trigger sprayer with no cap. There is a “lock” that moves side to side to open and close the sprayer. I wouldn’t trust the lock for travel, but it’s great for day to day use to make sure you don’t accidentally spray the product before you’re ready.

I really like this product’s packaging. It’s not fancy, but it’s highly functional and easy to use. While the trigger sprayer is bulkier (therefore using more plastic, which is unfortunate) than the sprayers on most hair products, I actually prefer this style. First, I think it’s more comfortable to use. I can’t really explain why, but it’s just my personal preference. Also, this type of sprayer expels more product than a traditional sprayer, saving a little bit of time. The one downside here is that the spray is also wider than average, so you have to be careful where you’re spraying it.

Directions for use from Mane Club: “Spray evenly onto damp or dry hair, scrunch and style as desired. For extra volume, spray onto roots.” I prefer to use this product when my hair is still wet because I feel that I can disperse it more evenly through my hair that way, using either my fingers or a comb. 

When I use it on dry hair, I pick up sections of my hair as I’m spraying to try to get as even an application as possible. This product wouldn’t be as effective if it was only sprayed on the outermost strands of hair. Once I’ve sprayed the desired amount of product on my hair, I scrunch it and then leave it alone. Very simple!

I don’t ever spray this product directly on my roots since my hair is already very thick and I don’t need extra volume. I think it would work well for those that do want more volume, however. 

Texture

Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray is very lightweight and watery. It doesn’t weigh my hair down at all. When I use this product on dry hair, it makes my hair feel a bit sticky, tangled, and difficult to work with. If less product is used, it isn’t as bad, but then it doesn’t give quite the effect I want to give my hair that “beachy” look. 

In addition to the reason I mentioned above, I also prefer spraying this in wet hair because I find that my hair feels smoother, less sticky, and more touchable that way even after it’s fully dried. I think this is probably because, again, I’m able to distribute it evenly through my hair. When I spray it on dry hair, there will always be certain areas that have more product applied than others.

The photo on the right shows the visible results from Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray on my hair. As you can see, the difference is somewhat subtle. However, it does emphasize my natural waves by making them look more “piecey.” It also gives my hair a bit of extra shine!

In addition to the visible results, the texture or “grip” it provides is undeniable. I don’t do very much with my hair, but that grip does make it a bit easier for me to put my hair up into a ponytail without worrying that it will loosen. Added texture or grip is especially helpful for those with very smooth hair that tends to be slippery.

Ingredients

I’m always excited to review ingredients for a type of product that I’ve never reviewed before. Since this is the first texture spray I’ve ever reviewed, I couldn’t wait to dive right into its ingredient list! Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray contains a total of 22 ingredients:

Water, Polysorbate 20, AMP-Acrylates/Allyl methacrylate copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Rosa damascena (rose) flower water, Opuntia ficus-indica (cactus) stem water, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Alpha isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

Usually when I review ingredients, it’s for a skincare or body care product. It’s a bit more difficult to evaluate ingredients in hair care products since for the most part, hair products are applied only to the hair which has different needs than skin. I do my best, though! Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray is primarily a styling product, so while it offers some other benefits it’s not really designed to directly benefit the hair. I looked at the ingredients above mostly in terms of how they contribute to the product’s effectiveness, but there are also a few “bonus ingredients” that actually do benefit the hair. I’ll start with those!

• Rosa damascena (rose) flower water
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory (useful when spraying onto roots/scalp)
  • Adds shine to hair
  • Reduces frizz, dandruff, and excess oil
• Opuntia ficus-indica (cactus) stem water
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Restores hydration
  • Adds shine to hair
• Glycerin
  • Natural moisturizer and humectant

These ingredients are great for keeping your hair and scalp healthy! It would’ve been nice to see a few more ingredients like these in the formula, but I’m not really bothered by this. I use Mane Club One Hit Wonder 10-in-1 Leave-In Spray to keep my hair strong and healthy, so I don’t need a lot of added benefits from this texture spray.

Eleven of the ingredients in this product are what I call “neutral” ingredients that support the formula. These ingredients perform very important functions. There is an emulsifier, film-forming agent, chelating agent, pH adjusters, preservatives, and solvents.

That leaves eight more ingredients, and these are the “bad” ones that can be problematic for sensitive skin. It’s important to note that the risk is low as long as you’re careful not to spray directly on skin. However, I still want to mention these ingredients for those that may be aware of sensitivity to specific ingredients. 

They are as follows: “parfum” (proprietary scent blend), alpha isomethyl ionone, benzyl salicylate, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, limonene, linalool. Some of these I recognized, but I was surprised to find that all eight of these ingredients are fragrance and possible skin-sensitizers! As you can probably guess, these ingredients give the product quite a strong scent. It doesn’t smell bad, but it is stronger than I’d like and the scent doesn’t fade.

Ease of removal

While Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray is a lightweight product, it does leave residue on the hair. I don’t fault the product for that because it wouldn’t be effective otherwise. Sometimes products that leave residue on the hair are difficult to remove completely. I don’t experience that problem often, but occasionally when I’ve used too much dry shampoo.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that I don’t have any trouble at all washing my hair completely clean of this product. I thought I might need to use a heavy-duty exfoliating shampoo to remove it all, but that isn’t necessary. I’m able to wash all of this spray out of my hair with my standard shampoo!

Price

Mane Club is one of the most affordable hair care brands out there. Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray is priced consistently with other Mane Club products, at only $8.00! I looked through affordable texture sprays and there were very few priced lower than this one from Mane Club.

It was a no-brainer for me to give this product 10/10 on price! It gives hair texture and shine, while also being cruelty-free and vegan! Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray is definitely a great value.

I’ve been enjoying using Mane Club’s leave-in spray and the Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray for no-fuss “styling” each time I wash it! These products are great for me, as I’m someone that doesn’t want to put a lot of effort into my hair. I can use these two products and leave my hair to air dry. 

There are a couple of things I’d like to see Mane Club improve on this product. First, if they could somehow reformulate it to make it feel less sticky (on dry hair), that would be great! Next, I think they should remove some of the fragrance ingredients. I recognize that a lot of people like fragranced hair products, but eight fragrance ingredients is excessive!

I agree with most of the product claims for Mane Club Wavy Baby Wave Texture Spray. First, they state that it gives hair an effortless beachy look with a touchable formula that creates a piecey texture. I agree with that, except that the formula doesn’t feel “touchable” to me when I use it on dry hair. Others may feel differently! 

Next, they say it provides buildable volume and a light matte finish that works for all hair types. I don’t use this product for volume since I don’t need extra volume, but I believe it could be very effective for that purpose. I’m not sure why they say it has a matte finish since two of the stand-out ingredients add shine. I don’t see this as a problem, however! 

I think a lot of people will enjoy this product. It’s very affordable and does a good job of adding texture to the hair. If you feel that this type of product would work well for your hair type and don’t mind fragrance, I recommend that you try this one!

Mane Club is definitely an underrated brand in my eyes. Have you tried any Mane Club products yet? Do you think you’ll try this one? Please let me know in the comments!

Lauren

I stopped washing my hair daily a few years ago when I noticed that my scalp was flaky and itchy. The bad part of that transition is that my hair starts looking oily after just one day. I can’t stand the way my hair looks when it’s not clean, so I started using dry shampoo more regularly. A lot of them didn’t quite cut it for my oily hair until I discovered IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo. That dry shampoo was my favorite for a very long time! The one thing I really don’t like about it is the price…it is expensive for someone on a budget. Eventually I realized that I needed to find a more affordable alternative, and I finally have: Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo.

I’ve found that Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is very similar to IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Shampoo in many ways. In fact, I’d even call it a dupe, though there are some minor differences between the two products. In this post, I’m going to do a full review of Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo so you can decide if it might be a good product for you.

Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo product claims directly from ManeClubNYC.com

A charcoal-infused dry shampoo that instantly removes excess oil and unwanted odor, leaving hair looking and feeling freshly washed (even if it isn’t). Adds body.

Disclosure: IntegriBeauty includes affiliate links within product review posts. I receive commissions for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. IntegriBeauty is independently owned and all products discussed within IntegriBeauty product review posts are thoroughly tested and given honest reviews.

Other product details

• Price: $8.00
• Net weight: 4.3 oz.
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Shelf life: 24 months
• Free of aluminum, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and artificial colors
• Where to buy: ManeClubNYC.com 
  • Mane Club ships internationally
• Overall rating: 8.6/10
  • Packaging/ease of use: 10/10
  • Oil absorption: 8/10
  • Ingredients: 7/10
  • Ease of removal: 8/10
  • Price: 10/10

Packaging/ease of use

Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is packaged similarly to most aerosol dry shampoos. The spray can is metal and the cap is plastic. I’m not sure if you can see them very well in this photo, but there are little donuts all over the can. Isn’t it so cute?

It’s very easy to apply this product since it comes in an aerosol spray can. Mane Club recommends spraying it onto roots from 6-10 inches away and then massaging it in or using a brush to distribute through the hair. I like to wait at least 30 seconds after spraying dry shampoo on my hair, to make sure it’s had a chance to absorb as much excess oil and odor as possible. Then I use my fingers to distribute the product through my hair because I think it looks more natural that way. It also makes hair look more voluminous!

One of the most common problems people have with dry shampoos is the white or dull cast left behind once the product is worked through the hair. I’ve experienced this with most of the dry shampoos I’ve tried! Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo does look white when it’s applied, but that disappears very quickly once it’s worked through with fingers or a brush. This dry shampoo may leave hair looking even more natural than IGK First Class!

Oil absorption

The primary reason most of us use dry shampoo is to absorb excess oil between washes, so it’s very important for dry shampoos to be effective at that job! Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is very effective at absorbing excess oil and making hair look clean, but I find that I need to use more of it compared to IGK First Class Dry Shampoo to get the same results.

In these photos, I was on day four after the last time I’d washed my hair. I used Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo on my roots to the right of my part (left side in photos) and IGK First Class Dry Shampoo on the left side of my part (right side in photos) so you can see how they compare. I would say they are equally effective when a little extra of the Mane Club product is used. 

While there is a huge improvement in the appearance of my hair between the “before” and “after” photos, my hair didn’t look perfectly clean after using either of the dry shampoos that day. However, that’s only because I went so long between washes. Normally I only skip one or two days between washes and both of these dry shampoos are able to work better with that level of oiliness. 

Ingredients

As I explained in my review of the IGK First Class Dry Shampoo, I normally rate a product’s ingredients based on whether they are beneficial/”good,” neutral, or bad for the skin or hair. I had to look at this product’s ingredient list a bit differently because dry shampoo is not designed to directly benefit the hair; it’s simply made to extend the time between washings. I looked at these ingredients in terms of their contribution to the product’s effectiveness.

When looking at the ingredient list for Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo, the first thing I noticed was how few ingredients are in this product. There are only eleven ingredients! I am shocked because IGK First Class Dry Shampoo contains a whopping 24 ingredients. I expected the formulas to be more similar since these two products perform very similarly to one another. 

Here is the full list of ingredients in the Mane Club dry shampoo:

Butane, Propane, Alcohol denat., Oryza sativa (rice) starch, Charcoal powder, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Isobutane, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool

Only two of these ingredients are responsible for the oil-absorbing property of this dry shampoo: rice starch and charcoal powder. Charcoal in particular is highly effective at absorbing odor, oil, and sweat. I was actually drawn to this Mane Club dry shampoo because of the charcoal powder it contains. The IGK dry shampoo also contains charcoal powder, and I thought that might be the ingredient that makes it so effective. Now that I’ve used both dry shampoos many times, I think I was right!

The remaining nine ingredients are split between ingredients that I consider to be “neutral,” supporting the overall formula, and some “bad” ingredients that could cause skin to become dry or irritated. The neutral ingredients are propellants and a thickener. The propellants can be dangerous if inhaled, but if used with caution there is very little risk from those. I simply walk out of the bathroom after spraying dry shampoo on my hair to let the fumes disperse. 

The “bad” ingredients are alcohol denat., citronellyl methylcrotonate, parfum/fragrance, hexyl cinnamal, and linalool. The alcohol denat. is used as a solvent, but it can be drying and sometimes damage the skin barrier. The other “bad” ingredients I mentioned are all added as fragrance and fragrance ingredients are common skin irritants. The good news about these five ingredients is that they aren’t likely to affect the skin as long as the dry shampoo is only being applied to the hair instead of the scalp.

Ease of removal

Like most aerosol dry shampoos I’ve tried, Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo does leave residue behind on my hair that takes a little extra effort to wash out. The more product is used, or if it’s used more than once between washings, the more difficult it is to wash out of the hair. I would say this dry shampoo behaves identically to IGK First Class Dry Shampoo as far as ease of removal. 

If I’ve only used a small amount of this product, I can wash it out completely with any regular shampoo. When I’ve used more of this dry shampoo than usual, or I’ve used it more than once between washings, I use Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo to get my hair completely clean. That product is my go-to for removing any amount of stubborn buildup. 

Price

It was easy to give this product 10/10 for its price, especially when you consider how similar it is to the much more expensive IGK dry shampoo. Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is only $8.00 for 4.3 oz. ($1.86/oz.) while IGK First Class Dry Shampoo is $27.00 for 6.3 oz. ($4.29/oz.)! 

It’s also important to note that most affordable dry shampoos are not cruelty-free, or at least not by IntegriBeauty standards (by my standards, a company AND its parent company must be cruelty-free). Mane Club is 100% cruelty-free! Among the very limited cruelty-free options, Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is priced near or lower than the competition. I’m very happy paying only $8.00 for this product!

Mane Club Going Viral Dry Shampoo

I couldn’t finish this product review without letting you know that “Let’s Cheat” isn’t Mane Club’s only dry shampoo! There is one other dry shampoo in Mane Club’s collection and it’s called “Going Viral.” The product claims for Mane Club Going Viral Dry Shampoo are that it absorbs excess oil, instantly volumizes, and also texturizes hair. 

Mane Club Going Viral Dry Shampoo is formulated with rice starch for oil absorption and moonstone extract (instead of charcoal powder, the standout ingredient in “Let’s Cheat”), which adds moisture into the hair and strengthens it against breakage. This dry shampoo would be a better choice for people with dry hair that doesn’t get too oily. I’ve never tried this one since my hair does get quite oily, but it sounds like a product that would be exciting for a lot of people!

I’ll definitely use up the rest of my IGK First Class Dry Shampoo, but once that’s finished I plan on sticking with Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo. While it’s not a perfect dupe, it is very close and works so well! I really like how clean it makes my hair look. 

Mane Club Let’s Cheat Dry Shampoo is a great choice for anyone like me with hair that gets very oily. Like Mane Club says on the front of this product: “Let’s Cheat–it’ll be our dirty little secret!” This product will get you out the door quickly on no-wash days and no one will ever know. 😉

Do you like to use dry shampoo on your “no wash” days? Have you tried one that contains charcoal? It seems to make a big difference! Please share your thoughts with me in the comments below. 🙂

Lauren

Since the pandemic really started to hit my state hard back in March of last year, my family and I have made an effort to stay home as much as possible. That means no eating in restaurants, no going shopping for fun, and no hair cuts… It’s been thirteen months since I last had my hair trimmed, and my hair started to look damaged months ago. I try to take good care of my hair by not using any hot tools and not washing my hair every single day, but split ends are inevitable eventually. I’ve been using Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Primer and Mane Club One Hit Wonder which are both leave-in sprays. They help some, but not as much as a deeply conditioning hair mask. I started using a couple of Mane Club hair masks a few weeks ago, and my hair now looks better than it has in several months!

Mane Club hair masks

Mane Club currently offers six different hair masks with unique functions:

• Babe Alert: Smoothing
• Bad Attitude: Volumizing
• Cha Ching: Moisturizing
• Cry Baby: Repairing
• Expert Procrastinator: Frizz-control
• Wild Thang: Strengthening

Mane Club kindly offered to send me some products to try a couple of months ago and I thought the Cha Ching and Cry Baby hair masks would be most beneficial for my “quarantine hair.” Now I kind of regret not requesting the Wild Thang mask as well, but I may order it to try in the future!

All of the Mane Club hair masks come in 1.8 ounce packets which are meant to provide enough product for 2-3 uses. I only use hair masks on my hair from my ears down, so I’m able to stretch these to about six uses. That’s great since I’ve been using them in place of conditioner. Mane Club hair masks are also vegan, cruelty-free, and don’t contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, artificial colors, gluten, or drying alcohol.

A brief review of Mane Club Cry Baby and Cha Ching hair masks

These hair masks are like “conditioner on steroids.” They are both deeply nourishing to the hair and feel buttery smooth when they wash out, making it very easy to work out any tangles.

When using the Cry Baby repairing hair mask, I noticed that my hair felt softer and stronger (more resistant to breakage). It’s not actually possible to “repair” hair, so I wasn’t surprised to see that my split ends were still visible. The Cha Ching moisturizing hair mask is my favorite of the two. With that one, my hair feels soft and looks smoother and healthier. Neither of these masks leave my hair feeling like it’s weighed down by any residual product. 

I used the Cha Ching hair mask the night before this photo was taken (I didn’t use any other products on my hair after the hair mask was rinsed out). That was a really good hair day, thanks to Mane Club!

I’m going to further discuss each of these hair masks individually, but I will be focusing primarily on ingredients since these two products are similar in texture. Also, I don’t have much more to add about how they perform, beyond the info in the previous paragraph. I hope you will find the remainder of this post interesting; I always learn new things when reviewing ingredients because they help us understand how products work!

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Mane Club Cry Baby repairing hair mask

• Price: $3.00
• Where to buy: ManeClubNYC.com
  • Mane Club ships internationally
• Scent: Citrus
• Product claims on ManeClubNYC.com:
  • Repairs
  • Reduces breakage
  • Deeply conditions

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Euterpe oleracea (acai) fruit extract, Carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) seed oil, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium chloride, Isopropyl palmitate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium PCA, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

I had never reviewed any conditioners or hair masks previously, so it was really interesting looking up all the ingredients in this hair mask to see what makes it work. There are 29 total ingredients in the Cry Baby hair mask. Most of those are “neutral” ingredients that support the product, but there are also several really good ingredients that are beneficial to the hair, as well as some ingredients that would be better avoided. Let’s start with those good ingredients that hair loves!:

• Acai fruit extract
  • Potent source of antioxidants
  • Amino acids strengthen hair
  • Coats hair to add moisture, decrease frizz, and add shine
• Papaya fruit extract
  • Natural hair conditioner
  • Makes hair softer and smoother
  • Rich in vitamin C (antioxidant)
• Mangosteen seed oil
  • Hydrates and conditions hair
• Hydrolyzed rice protein
  • Strengthens hair
  • Volumizes
  • Adds shine
• Glycerin
  • Natural moisturizer
• Distearyldimonium chloride
  • Conditions hair
  • Anti-static
• Sodium PCA
  • Increases hair volume and shine
  • Improves texture of damaged hair

These are all ingredients that I’m very happy to see in this hair mask! What makes these even better is that all except the Sodium PCA are in the top ten ingredients, which means they probably have reasonably high concentrations and are more likely to be effective for making hair stronger, shinier, softer, etc. I think it’s great that Mane Club put acai and papaya fruit extracts in the top five ingredients, because the antioxidants those fruits contain protect hair from UV damage and other free radicals which could weaken hair.

Almost half of the ingredients in this product are those “neutral” ingredients that I mentioned before. These ingredients perform a variety of functions like enhancing the product’s texture and adjusting its pH. The majority, however, are preservatives. There are more preservatives in this hair mask than what I’m used to seeing in other products, but that might just be because of the product’s packaging. The Mane Club hair masks are not resealable and therefore are always exposed to the air once opened, so it makes sense that the ingredients would need a little extra help to remain stable. None of the preservatives or other formula-supporting ingredients are unsafe.

I was disappointed to see that the Cry Baby hair mask contains six fragrance ingredients. Thankfully, they are the last six on the ingredient list so they should all be included in very low concentrations. This is not a product that is intended to be left on for more than five minutes, so the risk is low, but some people with very sensitive skin may experience irritation from these fragrance ingredients. 

I wish Mane Club hadn’t included so many fragrance ingredients in this formula, but the scent is actually pretty mild for a hair product. I actually really enjoy the citrus scent too!

Mane Club Cha Ching moisturizing hair mask

• Price: $3.00
• Where to buy: ManeClubNYC.com
  • Mane Club ships internationally
• Scent: Cherry
• Product claims on ManeClubNYC.com:
  • Moisturizes
  • Softens
  • Deeply conditions

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetrimonium chloride, Prunus domestica (plum) fruit extract, Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract, Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium chloride, Lactobacillus ferment, Wine extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Resveratrol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Sodium PCA, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene

If this ingredient list looks familiar, that’s because there is a lot of overlap between the ingredients in the Cry Baby and Cha Ching hair masks. The Cha Ching hair mask does have a slightly shorter list of ingredients, but surprisingly it has even more hair-loving ingredients than the Cry Baby hair mask! I’m going to jump right in with those good ingredients first and then I’ll briefly discuss the “neutral” and “naughty” ingredients.

• Plum fruit extract
  • Antioxidant
  • Moisturizing
• Pomegranate fruit extract
  • Deeply conditions
  • Smooths frizzy hair
• Grapeseed oil
  • Contains antioxidants
  • Strengthens hair
  • Adds moisture and shine
• Hydrolyzed rice protein
  • Strengthens hair
  • Volumizes
  • Adds shine
• Glycerin
  • Natural moisturizer
• Distearyldimonium chloride
  • Conditions hair
  • Anti-static
• Lactobacillus ferment
  • Relieves itchy scalp (if applied to the scalp)
  • Also acts as a preservative
• Wine extract
  • Antioxidant
  • Rejuvenates damaged hair
  • Strengthens hair
• Resveratrol
  • Potent antioxidant
  • May reduce hair loss and increase hair growth (if applied to the scalp)
• Sodium PCA
  • Increases hair volume and shine
  • Improves texture of damaged hair

I am so impressed by these ingredients! They work together to make hair look and feel more healthy. Once again, most of them are in the top ten ingredients for optimal performance. 

Since there are so many great beneficial ingredients in this formula, there aren’t as many “neutral” ingredients. However, the ones that are used are very similar to the ones in the Cry Baby mask; they are mostly preservatives, but there are also some other ingredients that support the formula by improving the texture, adjusting pH, etc.

The Cha Ching hair mask contains four fragrance ingredients (these are the only “naughty” ingredients), which is still a lot, but at least that’s not as many as the Cry Baby hair mask! The fragrance ingredients are once again found at the very bottom of the list, so that’s also good news. Just like I mentioned before, it is possible that some people with very sensitive skin may experience irritation from these fragrance ingredients. However, it is important to remember that this hair mask won’t be in contact with the skin for very long, so the risk of irritation is low for most people. 

This hair mask smells good and the scent isn’t overpowering, but I really don’t pick up on any cherry which seems odd since it’s supposed to be cherry-scented. That doesn’t bother me at all, but I thought it was worth mentioning for those that might be more interested in the scents than I am. 

Final thoughts on Mane Club Cry Baby and Cha Ching hair masks

A lot of the hair masks I’ve tried through the years just feel like heavy-duty conditioners with no extra benefits, so I didn’t have very high expectations of these Mane Club hair masks. But then I started using them and I’ve been quite impressed with the improvements I’ve seen in my hair. 

While I prefer the Cha Ching moisturizing hair mask, I think both of these masks are great options. It really comes down to which benefits your hair needs most. I would recommend these to anyone, but especially those like me that have gone a little too long without a haircut! There of course is no substitute for a healthy hair trim, but a good hair mask goes a long way in making hair look and feel more healthy.

To give hair an extra boost of moisture and shine, these masks can be used alongside the Mane Club One Hit Wonder spray that I also enjoy. Your hair will thank you if you use any of these products!

Have you ever tried Mane Club’s hair masks? Which masks have made the biggest difference in your hair? Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Lauren

Dry shampoo is a great product to have on hand for absorbing excess oil and refreshing hair on no-wash days or absorbing sweat after a workout. My primary go-to product for dry shampoo for the last year or two has been IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo. That dry shampoo is very effective, but I’m not thrilled about a few of its ingredients: denatured alcohol, fragrance (proprietary blend that is likely artificial), and alpha-isomethyl ionone (another fragrance ingredient with high allergen potential). That IGK dry shampoo, and most traditional aerosol dry shampoos, also contain butane and propane which are propellants that can be dangerous if inhaled. I don’t mind those ingredients when only used rarely, and I will continue to use traditional aerosol dry shampoos as needed, but I decided to search for a more natural alternative that wouldn’t have any of those potentially harmful ingredients.

I looked to one of my favorite natural brands. I ordered Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder because I know I can trust the ingredients used in their products. Instead of an aerosol spray, this dry shampoo comes in the form of a powder. I had seen other dry shampoo powders before, but I liked that this one comes with a nozzle for targeted application.

This type of dry shampoo certainly has its pros and cons. I’ll take you through all of them in my review below!

Product claims directly from BeautybyEarth.com

It’s time to rethink how you clean your hair. Swap out your regular routine for an organic dry shampoo to get the long, luscious, healthy locks you’ve been craving. It’s the gentle way to deal with drab, drained, or dirty ‘dos.

This light and airy powder is so quick to blend in and has a clean floral scent that will leave your hair smelling like you just hopped out of the shower! Immediately after you brush the dry shampoo in you will notice your gorgeous locks refreshed and voluminous! 

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Other product details

• Price: $16.99 (full size) or $12.99 (mini)
• Net weight: 2.5 oz. or 1.5 oz.
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Vegan
• Shelf life: 12 months
• USDA certified organic
• No artificial dyes or perfumes
• Formulated for all hair types
• Two shade options:
  • Dark–You’d expect this shade to be light brown or darker, but no, it is white! (this is the shade that I use)
  • Light–This shade is yellow and would only work for blonde hair.
• Where to buy: BeautybyEarth.com or Amazon.com
  • BeautybyEarth.com ships internationally for a flat fee of $28.00
  • Amazon.com ships internationally to over 100 countries, but not all items will ship to every country. Update your default shipping address to see items that will ship to your location.
• Overall rating: 8.4/10
  • Packaging/ease of use: 8/10
  • Oil absorption: 7/10
  • Ingredients: 9/10
  • Ease of removal: 10/10
  • Price: 8/10

Packaging/ease of use

This dry shampoo is packaged in a plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle at the top. Other dry shampoo powders I’ve seen have a cap similar to what you’d see on baby powder, with several small holes. I appreciate that this packaging allows for more targeted application.

Instructions on bottle: Shake well. Twist open the cap. Holding the bottle upright about 6 inches away from hair, part hair into sections and squeeze the middle of the bottle until powder reaches your hair. Start with a very light, fast squeeze and increase pressure until desired amount of powder comes out of the bottle. Using your fingertips or a makeup brush, massage into scalp and brush hair as usual. If extra body is desired, do not use a brush or comb, simply use fingertips to massage into hair line.  

I wanted to include those full instructions here because there are a couple of things I disagree with. If you hold the bottle 6 inches from your hair, you will likely end up with a mess. I make a bit of a mess every time anyway, but keeping the bottle closer to your hair will certainly minimize the mess. I only hold the bottle about an inch from my hair. I also wouldn’t recommend squeezing the bottle because sometimes too much product comes out and then it’s difficult to get it blended into the hair. I think it’s better to shake the bottle because that doesn’t dispense the dry shampoo as quickly, giving you more control. To massage into the scalp, I think fingers work best. If you want to use a makeup brush, it would need to be fairly dense to work it in effectively.

Dry shampoo powders obviously aren’t as quick and easy to apply as typical aerosol dry shampoos, and this one is no exception. However, I do think this type of nozzle/applicator makes it a little bit easier to use compared to other dry shampoo powders. 

Oil absorption

This dry shampoo definitely absorbs excess oil and makes hair look refreshed. However, it doesn’t make my hair look as clean as it does when I use my IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo. My hair gets oily pretty quickly, so I usually go for the most absorbent dry shampoos and that one has the highest cleansing level of IGK’s three dry shampoos. Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder oil absorption is probably comparable to that of a lower cleansing level traditional dry shampoo.

This is a difficult category for me to rank because I think my expectations might be too high due to the fact that I’ve almost always used dry shampoos that are meant to absorb a lot of oil. While I’m not completely satisfied with the level of oil absorption this dry shampoo provides, I do feel as though it makes my hair look clean enough that I’m comfortable going out and I don’t believe anyone else would say my hair looks unclean when I use it.

I apologize for the poor quality of these before and after photos, but I think you can see that there is a big difference in how my hair looks after I’ve used this dry shampoo. In these photos, my hair was washed the night before last, so while it was starting to look oily, it didn’t start out overly oily. I think this is the ideal way to use this dry shampoo; it works well for minimal excess oil, but once you hit a certain point it won’t be enough to make your hair look clean.

Ingredients

Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder only contains six ingredients! That is much less than what you’d find in any typical aerosol dry shampoo. For example, my IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo contains 24 ingredients!

Organic Zea Mays (Corn Starch), Organic Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Powder, Kaolin Clay, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Organic Theobroma (Cocoa) Powder, Organic Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender) Oil

*These are the ingredients for the dark shade. The light shade contains Yellow (Kaolin & Illite) Clay instead of regular Kaolin Clay and Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder instead of Theobroma (Cocoa) Powder. All other ingredients are the same.

I usually focus on the beneficial ingredients in products because more often than not, the list is very long. In this case I’ll provide information on each of the six individual ingredients:

• Zea Mays (Corn Starch)
  • Absorbs oil and sweat
• Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) root powder
  • Absorbs oil
• Kaolin Clay
  • Lightweight clay that absorbs oil and sweat
• Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
  • Absorbs oil, sweat, and odors
• Theobroma (Cocoa) Powder
  • I couldn’t find any information on the purpose of using cocoa powder in a dry shampoo, but I suspect it is only used as a colorant so the powder doesn’t look stark white
• Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender) Oil
  • Fragrance that could sensitize skin (EWG gives this ingredient a score of “1,” however)

These ingredients are refreshingly simple! I appreciate that the formula is focused on absorbent ingredients that will help to control excess oil.

I only have a couple of negative comments regarding these ingredients. I think they should use a higher concentration of cocoa powder to give the “dark” option more color. To me it just looks white, which makes no sense. That is very minor though, as it does blend into the hair once it’s massaged in completely.

Lastly, the lavender oil…I think Beauty by Earth should offer an unscented option for this dry shampoo since lavender oil is sensitizing for some people. I’m happy to report that I have not had any problems with it, but I don’t have sensitive skin. If you have problems with lavender oil or other essential oils, it might be best to pass on this product.

Ease of removal

Most dry shampoos build up residue on the hair and can be difficult to remove completely (I have to use extra shampoo or my Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo to completely remove most dry shampoos). Fortunately, this dry shampoo powder is different! Since it is a lightweight powder, it feels very light in the hair too. It leaves very minimal residue behind and is easy to wash out with regular shampoo. 

I’m especially glad this dry shampoo is so easy to remove, because I often wonder if I get my hair completely clean when I’m washing out my heavy-duty IGK shampoo. Product buildup isn’t good for your hair or scalp, so I like feeling confident that I’ve got my hair and scalp completely cleansed of product after washing out this dry shampoo.

Price

The full size (2.5 oz.) bottle of this dry shampoo is $16.99. If this was a traditional dry shampoo, I would think that’s way too expensive! Fortunately, this is not a traditional dry shampoo. 🙂 There are a couple of things that must be taken into consideration. Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder is an organic product, and organic products are almost always a little more expensive than non-organic comparable products. Also, I feel that this powder is going to last me much longer than a can of traditional dry shampoo would. I’ve been using it for a couple of months and have barely put a dent in it! I’d say that all things considered, this product is a good value at $16.99.

This product review has been a lot more mixed than most of my other product reviews. What is my final verdict? I think Beauty by Earth Dry Shampoo & Volume Powder is a high quality product that definitely has a place in my collection. However, it does have its downfalls and it’s not a product that I would use when I’m in a hurry. 

If you’re looking for a natural alternative to traditional aerosol dry shampoos and don’t mind putting in a little extra effort, then I think this product is a great choice.

Have you ever used a dry shampoo powder? If so, do you have any tips or tricks to make it easier to use? Please comment below!

Lauren

Hair washing and styling is very time-consuming. Who has time for it every day? I very rarely ever style my hair, but I used to wash it daily because my hair gets greasy after just one day. I later learned that daily hair washing really isn’t healthy because it strips natural oils that protect and moisturize the scalp. The consequence of too-frequent washing and stripping those oils is that the scalp produces even more oil to attempt to replace the oil that was washed away. Washing less frequently will help to regulate oil production so the scalp won’t over-produce oil.

To keep my hair and scalp as healthy as possible, I now only wash my hair every two to three days. Since I work from home and don’t need to leave the house most days, I don’t mind if my hair looks a bit oily between washes. I refuse to go out in public on days that my hair looks dirty, though. For a quick easy refresh between washes, I use dry shampoo.

I’ve been using dry shampoo for years now and there are some benefits other than stretching time between washes. It volumizes limp hair to make it look more bouncy and healthy. It also adds texture which is nice for styling. Dry shampoo is also very convenient and travel-friendly because no matter where you go, or if you have access to running water, you can still have clean hair!

I’m now on my third can of IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo. This dry shampoo is great for those of us with particularly oily hair. I like that IGK has two other dry shampoos that are made for lighter cleansing: IGK Jet Lag Invisible Dry Shampoo and IGK Direct Flight Multi-tasking Dry Shampoo.

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Product claims directly from IGKHair.com

This heavy-duty charcoal dry shampoo allows you to go even longer between washes, even after workouts. Detoxifying charcoal powder lifts dirt and build up while absorbing oil and sweat. Cooling, calming white tea powder calms scalp and strengthens hair follicles.

Other product details

• Price: $27.00
• Net weight: 6.3 oz.
• Made in the USA
• Cruelty-free
• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Provides UV protection
• No artificial colors, mineral oil, petrolatum, parabens, or sulfates
• Perfect for oily scalps and fine, medium to thick, and coarse texture hair
• Safe for color-treated hair
• Where to buy: IGKHair.com or Amazon.com
• Ships from IGK website only to the contiguous United States (For international requests, please call IGK office during business hours Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm EST at 1-855-IGK-3322 to see if an order can be processed to your requested country)
• Overall rating: 8.0/10
  • Ease of use: 10/10
  • Oil absorption: 10/10
  • Ingredients: 7/10
  • Ease of removal: 8/10
  • Price: 5/10

Ease of use

This dry shampoo is in the typical format of a dry shampoo packaged in an aerosol can. This type of packaging and delivery system make it very easy and convenient to accurately spray the product exactly where it’s needed. 

First, you section hair and spray the dry shampoo from 6-12 inches away on dirty areas, making sure to use as little product as possible. It’s important to give the product at least 30 seconds for the cleansing powders to absorb oil. Then you can remove/distribute excess product by massaging it into the hair with your fingers and/or a brush. I always start with my fingers and then use a brush if there’s still some product visible. If you want to add volume to your hair, definitely use your fingers instead of a brush. I feel like using a brush takes the volume right back out of my hair. 

A common problem that I’ve had with dry shampoos in the past is that they leave a white or dull cast on the hair no matter how little product I use or how hard I try to work it into my hair. This IGK dry shampoo does go on white, but I find that it’s very easy to work it into my hair and once that’s done, I no longer see any residue on my hair. This is a big part of why I’ve purchased three cans of this dry shampoo! 🙂

Oil absorption

This dry shampoo does an insanely good job of absorbing excess oils. You really only need a minimal amount and it soaks up all that extra oil to take your hair from greasy to fresh in seconds. It makes sense that this dry shampoo is so effective at absorbing excess oil since this dry shampoo has the highest cleansing level of IGK’s three dry shampoo formulas.

To illustrate the effectiveness of this dry shampoo’s oil-absorbing ability, I took before and after photos. This is day three hair, so it was extremely greasy. I normally only skip one day between washings, so I needed even more oil-absorption than usual. It didn’t let me down! My hair looked fresh and clean after I worked the product in with my fingers. I think my hair looks slightly greasy in the “after” photo but it looked better in person. Tilting my head down like that made the hair section out, showing some oil that I missed with the dry shampoo.

Ingredients

I normally rate a product’s ingredients based on whether they are beneficial/”good,” neutral, or bad for the skin or hair. I had to look at this product’s ingredient list a bit differently because dry shampoo is not designed to directly benefit the hair; it’s simply made to extend the time between washings. I looked at these ingredients in terms of their contribution to the product’s effectiveness.

Butane, Propane, SD Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Zeolite, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-59, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.

There are 24 ingredients in this dry shampoo and seven of those are oil- or sweat-absorbing agents. These ingredients are what make this product so effective at absorbing excess oil and sweat:

• Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
• Zeolite
  • Also traps odors
• Hydrated Silica
• Charcoal Powder
• Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
• Magnesium Carbonate

A bonus ingredient included in this formula is Green Tea Leaf Extract which provides antioxidants and UV protection. It is also anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial.

Most of the ingredients in this formula are what I call “neutral” because while they don’t provide a direct benefit, they are necessary for the product to be functional. For example, the butane and propane are propellants that are necessary since this dry shampoo is an aerosol spray. It is important not to inhale those gases so I try to spray dry shampoo on quickly in the bathroom and then walk out to let it disperse. Those ingredients are otherwise safe. Other neutral ingredients are thickening agents, pH adjusters, anti-static, solvents, etc.

There are a few bad ingredients that I wish had been omitted or replaced with alternative ingredients:

• SD Alcohol 40-B (denatured alcohol)
  • Used as a solvent
  • Drying to the skin
  • May damage skin-barrier
• Fragrance
  • Mystery proprietary blend of scented ingredients
  • May or may not be unsafe
• Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
  • Fragrance ingredient
  • Allergen potential (one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that must be labelled individually)

I am not very concerned about the effects of the alcohol on skin since dry shampoo is meant to be applied to the hair, not directly on the scalp. However, I do have to wonder if it has the same drying effect on hair. My hair has never looked dry where I’ve applied dry shampoo, but this could be a problem for people with already dry or brittle hair.

As for the fragrance ingredients, those have potential to be irritating for some people but I’m not overly concerned about them since they are the last two ingredients on the list (therefore the lowest concentration). This is also not a heavily scented product, which makes me think the amount of fragrance ingredients used is very low and therefore less likely to cause irritation.

Ease of removal

The down side of dry shampoos, including this one, is that they build up on the hair. The amount of buildup of course gets worse if dry shampoo is used more than once between washings. I usually only use it one time between washings to minimize buildup. The more buildup, the harder it is to wash your hair completely clean. 

On days that I’ve used a little more of this dry shampoo than I normally would, I do have difficulty removing it with my traditional shampoo. When I know I’ve got some extra buildup to remove, I use my trusty Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo which does an excellent job of removing any amount of product buildup.

Price

I’ve discussed the good qualities of this dry shampoo. Unfortunately, now I’ve got to tell you its biggest downfall. This dry shampoo is $27.00, which means it’s $4.29/ounce! This product is very effective, but I have a very hard time paying $27.00 for it. In fact, the last time I purchased it I got it 50% off. At that price, it is reasonable, but honestly I don’t know if any dry shampoo is truly worth $27.00. I’m more frugal than most people though, so many may disagree with my opinion on this. 

Dry shampoo is an amazing product to keep on hand to save time by extending washes. It also saves on water, shampoo, and conditioner! I appreciate all of those things because with my long thick hair, it takes some time just to wash which means a lot of water, shampoo, and conditioner as well. 

IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo is an excellent product for anyone that has very oily hair like I do. If you don’t mind the price, then I think you’d be very pleased with the performance of this product.

If you’re just starting to use dry shampoo and want to skip some washes, you’ll need to have a good shower cap to keep your hair dry in the shower. Kitsch makes some adorable ones like this one in floral print.

Have you tried this IGK dry shampoo, or any of their other products? Let me know in the comments below. 🙂

Lauren