Woman's dry shampoo hack makes product last longer when you think there's none left

A woman has revealed a simple trick to make beloved hair products last longer.

Maintaining fresh-looking, non-greasy hair between washes can be a challenge, particularly for those with oilier scalps or finer hair that often struggles to stay clean for extended periods.

Many individuals find themselves washing their hair daily, or every other day, to combat greasiness, making dry shampoo a lifesaver. This convenient product absorbs oil and grease from the scalp without the need for washing, proving particularly useful for hair that naturally produces excess oil.

Typically made from an absorbent base of starch or alcohol, dry shampoo is available in a variety of fragrances to match the user's personal style. It's effective post-workout to refresh hair, it helps revitalise curly hair, and it can also prolong the lifespan of a professional hairdo, showcasing the stylist's skilled work for longer.

While dry shampoo should never substitute actual shampoo and water, it remains a crucial product for many - especially if you can maximise its use. There's nothing more aggravating than attempting to spritz some dry shampoo on your tresses only to discover the spray mechanism is jammed, leaving the product frustratingly trapped inside the container.

One woman has revealed her incredibly simple trick to get a dry shampoo spray working again. Sharing her advice on the popular social news and discussion forum Reddit, in the Life Hacks sub, she wrote: "If your dry shampoo spray stops spraying with most of the product still in it, run the can [of] it under very warm water.

"Not the nozzle but the entire can. This increases the pressure inside and will help get the rest out. Not hot hot water though, you don't want it to burst."

Other life hack enthusiasts chimed in with their suggestions. One advised: "You can also use a RUBBER mallet to tap/gently whack the bottom of the can to [loosen] all that compacted powder up.

"Same goes for old fire extinguishers! Turn it upside down and whack it (harder this time, but still with a rubber mallet) to break up that fire extinguishing powder. Should be more effective than not having one."

The woman responded: "Good idea, I'll try it! " Another user added: "Works for shaving cream, etc. Too hot and you have a mess if not worse."

For those without any dry shampoo available and looking to refresh their hair between washes, a few shakes of corn-starch in your hair can do the job.