OK guys, let's take a break from ruminating on the potential rift between Harry and Wills and the fallout from THAT documentary, and partake in a moment of appreciation for the Duchess of Sussex's hair. Is it just us or has Meghan been the lucky recipient of an envy-inducing volume boost recently? Never mind the purple dress she was wearing at the Royal Albert Hall last Tuesday, all we could fixate upon was that glossy mane. What shine, what volume!
The eagle-eyed beauty obsessives among you will have clocked a parting-related trick in that particular hairstyle. Instead of taking the neat centre parting all the way back, Meghan's hairstylist had interrupted it right at the crown of the head by brushing her hair back and eradicating the parting at that point all together. This has the effect of creating a bit of root lift right at the crown, that's no doubt given an extra boost with a touch of hairspray or plumping powder. The result is a hairstyle that is sure not to fall flat, but the benefits don't end there. Extra volume at the crown of your head also draws onlookers eyes upwards and gives the appearance of lifted features – who knew a simple parting trick could bring with it such a boost?
A mere couple of days later at the One Young World round table discussion that Meghan attended with her surprise plus-one Prince Harry, she proved that a similarly placed dose of volume was even possible with an up-do. Her neat chignon retained her trademark middle parting right at the front, but built height, sure enough, at the crown of her head. It seems the Duchess doesn't miss a trick when it comes to hair looks with benefits.
Keen to sample some of that hair styling magic for yourself? Invest in a decent dry shampoo or volume powder, and add a little to the roots of your hair at the crown of your head, before tousling with your fingers to work in any residue, and styling as desired. This goes for down-dos and up-dos alike.
Top Dry Shampoos To Try
SHOP: The Best Dry Shampoos, 2022
1 of 8Living Proof, Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, £23
The King (or Queen?) of dry shampoos, this is one that'll convert even the most dry shampoo adverse. Put simply, this is the closest to an actual hair wash in a can we've found: it has odor neutralisers to freshen scent, conditioning agents for a freshly washed feel, and powders to soak up oil. A workhorse, indeed.
2 of 8Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo with Bamboo Fibre, £4.25
Cult favourite Batiste has expanded their range, and this is a particular highlight. Brilliant for fine hair, it rids grease without overwhelming it with excess product. Instead, it lends a gentle lift to any flat areas and provides movement - perfect for those prone to limp hair.
3 of 8OUAI Super Dry Shampoo, £20
All hail OUAI: the haircare brand that is as chic as it is hardworking. This dry shampoo is infused with rice starch and volcanic minerals to soak up oiliness with real ease. And yes: this one does smell so good, you'll want to spritz it all over your body.
4 of 8Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo, £9
Fussy, sensitive scalp? Turn to French pharmaceutical brand, Klorane. Thanks to the lipids and vitamins packed in here, the formula actually conditions your hair as it refreshes it. For a dry shampoo that makes sensitivity their focus, it is still surprisingly effective at ridding signs of oil.
5 of 8Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Refreshing Dry Shampoo, £14
We were surprised at the brilliance of Sol de Janeiro's dry shampoo. It's not just the summer-packed scent that's refreshing: the ultra-fine powder in this bottle melts away oil and adds body to tired, limp hair. And besides, who wouldn't want their dry shampoo to smell like holiday?
6 of 8R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo, £24.50
'Death Valley', because that's where it puts grease. Get it? Really, though, this makes light work of absorbing oil. It also infuses hair with moisture while it's there, which doesn't add any additional shine: just a soft, fluffy, freshly-washed texture. If only they knew...
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7 of 8Kristin Ess Style Reviving Dry Shampoo, £12
Consider this one of the high street's best kept secrets. This is a genius little can that feels lightweight and blendable, yet still hardworking. Kristin Ess herself notes that her 'favourite thing about this dry shampoo is the amount of powder that deposits onto hair. The hair feels freshly clean when I use this. If you ever over-do it with a shine product, this can be layered on top to soak up a little bit of the excess.'
8 of 8Colab+ Dry Shampoo Extra Volume, £4.49
Take an ordinary dry shampoo, multiply its power by 10, and this is what you get. The volume this supplies isn't for the fainthearted: it boosts limp roots and banishes oil in one fell spritz, and will last until your next washday.
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