The Cosmic Watchdog

Logging onto social media, turning on the telly, walking down the high street – everywhere we go, it seems we’re confronted with people with gorgeous, bouncing, squeaky clean hair. However, if you’re a busy mum, working long hours or playing sports regularly, it can be difficult trying to squeeze in time for a full hair wash day.

Dry shampoo has for a long time been hailed as the solution to everyone’s problems, but all too often it doesn’t quite do the trick. Whether it leaves a hint of white powder in the hair, no matter how many times it’s scrubbed in, or wears off and leaves hair looking greasy again in a matter of hours, many people will be familiar with the feeling of being let down by their dry shampoo.

But the solution could be right here. Hair Gain’s Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo – as seen on ITV’s This Morning as one of Nadine Baggott’s top beauty tips – is £14.99, and promises to absorb grease while caring for hair and scalp between washes.

The dry shampoo, which sold out in just five minutes after launching on QVC and has become a cult favourite among beauty lovers and influencers, has been named one of Grazia’s Gym Bag Heroes. With an aerosol-free formula, Peptide Puff has been scientifically formulated to absorb oil while nourishing the scalp to leave hair feeling fresh, weightless and full of volume.

It is also said to be a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to aerosol dry shampoos, which makes it a smarter choice for both hair and the planet. Buyers don’t need to worry about their hair type being suitable, as the dry shampoo works for all, is vegan friendly and cruelty free.

If this dry shampoo isn’t calling out to buyers they could also stick with the trusty Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo for £3.59 from Lookfantastic. It comes in a 200ml can and is described as a fast-acting dry shampoo infused with notes of freesia, tuberose and peony. For a more expensive choice, the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo is £15.74 on Amazon and is said to clean your hair for you – removing dirt, oil and odour for a fresh start. For this one, buyers just need to section their hair, apply the product in a sweeping motion to the dirty and oily areas and, after 30 seconds, remove the shampoo by massaging and shaking at roots with their fingers or a hair brush.

Customers have given the Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo a 4.4 out of 5 star rating from a total of 30 reviews on the Hair gain site.. One buyer said: “I bought one to take into hospital because I didn’t want a spray to overpower everyone. It was fantastic! Easy to use and no overwhelming smell. Will definitely buy again.”

Another wrote: “No spray in the air around you. Direct application via the puff, the powder is very light so does weigh down your hair, a plus that there is no aerosol spray in the air around you. Smells good and leaves hair volumised and ready to style. Great for extending the time between hair washing. Also small and compact so travels well.”

One wasn’t quite as blown away, saying: “This Dry Shampoo is a handy quick fix for refreshing hair between washes. While it didn’t completely transform my extremely greasy hair – I gave it a rough test on a very lazy weekend – it did help tidy up my fringe and add a bit of volume. The small size makes it easy to keep in my bag for on-the-go touch-ups. Not bad, but I’ll still be doing my regular proper wash routine and using this to tidy up on second days.”

“I love this dry shampoo. Easy to apply and keeps your hair looking fresh, also great for traveling, as it’s a great size to fit in your bag. I use it between hair washes and my hair looks great. No greasy-looking hair for me! Delivery was also very fast. Highly recommend,” said another customer.

If buyers want to see for themselves what all the fuss is about, then for £14.99, the Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo could be the perfect addition to their hair care routines.