I Finally Found the Curly Hair Equivalent of a Dry Shampoo

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Curly hair is equal parts a blessing and a curse. I can’t imagine myself without my ringletts, but taking care of them… woof. My curls are their own separate entity — they do what they want, when they want, and I am essentially powerless. I can exert small amounts of influence via certain techniques or products, but that’s it. The most frustrating aspect of this is that there is no such thing as a curly hair dry shampoo; if I want to revive my curls my only option is to rinse or wash them. It’s tiring and tedious, but less so now that I have found a solution thanks to Eva Nyc’s $16 H2-Whoa! Hydration Leave-In Conditioner

Technically, per the name, this is a leave-in conditioner. It’s rich in hyaluronic acid and collagen which are supposed to, according to the brand, provide similar results for your hair as they do for your face. Namely, you’ll see intense hydration, plumping, and strengthening effects, especially if your hair is on the coarser and drier side. 

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My discovery of its use as a dry shampoo replacement was a result of laziness and frustration. I woke up with my hair in a bun and wanted to get ready for the day quickly while still looking cute. I simply did not have it in me to take a shower and restyle my curls. I looked around the shelf where I keep my to-try products and figured what the hell, it has a spray nozzle, which makes it easy to apply, so let’s give it a go. I sprayed it all over my hair to the point where it was slightly dampened, focusing on the areas that had gone flat and lifeless overnight. Afterwards, I scrunched my strands and put it up in a clip while I got dressed. 

When I released my hair from the clip, I was pleasantly surprised that my curls were back — they were bouncy, defined, and nourished. It was like I had done the usual 20-minute rinse, style, and dry routine, but it had taken me less than five instead. 

Since discovering Eva Nyc’s H2-Whoa! Hydration Leave-In Conditioner and its off-label use, I have been spritzing it on my hair at least three times a week. It has the consistency of water, dries without stickiness or crunchiness, and has given me hours of my life back. I’ve been using it incredibly liberally (there’s no such thing as too much with this formula), but I’m not stressed about it since a bottle is a mere $16. 

Shop the Ulta-exclusive Eva Nyc H2-Whoa! Hydration Leave-In Conditioner and transform your curls in mere minutes. 

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