People have been using micellar water to give their hair a freshen up when it needs to be washed. However one hair expert has urged against this idea as it can ruin certain hair types
Dry shampoo can be a saviour for those prolonging their hairwash days – but one hairdresser has urged people not to follow a viral trend online.
There are few things more frustrating than waking up in the morning and seeing your hair falling flat and greasy – especially when you don’t have time to wash it. However, a new viral trend has captured the public’s imagination and sees people using micellar water as dry shampoo. But hairdresser Louise Davies has urged people not to try it out, especially people who dye their hair.
Anyone who’s ever used dry shampoo knows it can leave a dreaded residue once sprayed and can be hard to rub in to get rid of the chalky mess left behind. This has led to many to turn to micellar water instead. A number of videos posted online show beauty fans spritzing the face cleanser into the roots of their hair and then rubbing it in with a towel in a bid to remove oil and give hair a freshen up. A TikTok posted by beauty guru Giorgina @gjuanita has racked up over 14 million views as she told people it was a hack she said she’d wished she’d “known sooner”. She said for it to work, you need to use a micellar water that doesn’t contain oil, and it should work like “magic”.
However, what many people don’t know is this could be damaging your hair. Speaking with Fresha, Louise Davies, a hairdresser at Rubies & Co, said micellar water may be a quick fix, but it’s not necessarily effective. The expert explained: “Yes, micellar water can temporarily lift grease, but it won’t provide a lasting clean,” and added: “You may find it barely gets you through your morning coffee.”
But despite this, Louise warned it could be doing more harm than good and said: “Micellar waters often contain alcohol, which can strip and fade hair colour, and because they’re so thin, they can easily get into the eye area when spritzing around your hairline, which can be dangerous and painful.”
With the average cost of a hair dye now standing at around £60 in the UK, ruining their colour job is a hefty price to pay for accidentally getting rid of grease in the morning. For those wondering if micellar water could work for them, Louise detailed that it depends on hair types. She explained: “Whether or not you see any effect depends on your hair’s thickness and oil level. The cleansing action comes from mild surfactants, cleansers that are gentle on the skin and safe for the environment, similar to those in shampoos, but results will vary.”
For those who notice a residue when using dry shampoo, Louise said it may be due to a few reasons and advised: “Especially professional products used for special events like weddings and proms, if your dry shampoo leaves a residue, it’s probably the wrong type, too much applied or not applied thoroughly, so I would recommend researching your hair type and trying an effective dry shampoo instead of micellar water.”
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