Better than any brand I have tried!

I haven't tried the cake brand, but it does leave a white residue in your hair. I use a towel to rub the white out after brushing it through, and that works well and takes care of the problem for me. Works way better than the spray can.

I haven't tried "cake", but this stuff is AWFUL on dark hair. Just stay away. Stay very far away from this stuff! You WILL look like you're going gray.

I havent used the other kind but I have dark hair and this stuff worked really well for me. It is a light powder so you have to make sure you distribute it well especially around your part. But i would definitely recommend this product.

i haven't tried the cake kind, but i'm a brunette and this doesn't make my hair look powdery, unless i use way too much.

This is better for darker hair. The cake brand leaves my dark brown hair with white streaks that look like dandruff.

Never tried the cake brand, but this product can basically be used on all hair colors.

i'd probably say this is better for lighter hair as it is a white powder..

They both have powder so not good for darker hair. You can try this, not made of powder at all for you to clean. Faciano Dry Shampoo. It cleans very well. http://facianohair.com

i tried the cake brand on my hand to compare but it was clumpy. the applicator on this is easy to use, unlike the cake brand. it will look white if you use too much so go easy and rub it in. you can use it at night and by morning there is no residue.

My hair is also color treated, but a dirty blonde. It has not affected mine, and may have made it even better, and glossier. Not sure abot red. maybe go to a store locally that sells it and ask to try a bit.

I color my hair red, and this is a great way to keep from shampooing the color out too quickly! It makes my hair look more matte (less shiny) but does not affect the color in any way or leave a white cast as long as you don't apply too much, and let it have some time to soak in before you brush it out. I apply it and then use my fingers to kind of shake it through my hair, and then I let it sit for five or ten minutes before I brush my hair out. This allows it to soak in, and keeps it from leaving any sort of white or grey cast. Hope that helps!

Yes! I am a fellow bottle redhead and I love this product. It will lighten your shade a little bit at the roots, but it's very hard to notice, and best of all, it will help you cover new growth! I do it all the time and it's a lifesaver when you're trying to stretch a dye job.

this product has no effect on color treated hair...it's light & fresh & doesn't dull color at all. i've tried other dry shampoo products that have changed my color or left it looking really matte & dull....not this one. you should have no problem. plus, your hair will smell terrific. xo

I have both the spray and the powder. I bought the spray because I do not trust the lid on the powder to stay on when I travel via air. I have dark hair that is dyed and I have never noticed problems with either and my hair color has never been affected.

I haven't had an issue with color fading :)

I'd recommend the Bumble & Bumble line for red dyed hair instead. They color match (to an extent) their dry shampoo.

I have dyed my hair for years and just recently dyed it a purplish red and the shampoo still works great. If you accidently pour too much on, its easy to blow dry out and you won't see any white. It usually absorbs pretty well anyway.

I haven't tried the spray version, but I have tried another and personal I prefer the powder.

I have a friend who dyes her hair red, and she has used this. I've been in the same situation, but I suppose it depends how much powder you use/how well you rub it in, because I can't guarantee it won't "dull" the look of the color (not the actual color, it's very light).

Tonnes - you do not need much at all. Shake well before dispensing to add air volume to the product, make it easier to work with and make it last longer.

Depending on how oily the hair is you shouldn't have to use too much at all. The trick is to applying it with your hands-put the product on your hand and rub it on the oiliest parts of your scalp. I had a travel size and it lasted me 6 months!!

I use this product about 3 times a week and it has lasted me about 4 months. I have long, thick, dark brown hair. A little goes a long way!

Can't tell you an exact time frame but tell your dad this stuff is really strong and powdery and should be used sparingly.

Even thought the bottle is small, I'd say you'll get a lot of uses out of it...it doesn't take much for one "wash".

I purchased the small bottle a couple years ago and I use it quite often. It surprisingly lasts a long time even if you use a lot each time.

Your dad can probably get more than a hundred uses out of this small bottle. All it takes for my (female) head is about 5 shakes per application. You want just the thinnest veil of powder. If your scalp feels gritty, you are using too much product. It helps to disperse the dry shampoo on your head by ruffling the hair with your fingers, then brush through your hair.

I just bought mine about a month ago and it's not even a quarter done with. The bottle will last a long time...especially if your dad has short hair!

A little goes a long way with this stuff, as you only need to use it on the scalp, concentrating on applying just little dabs of it to areas that are the oiliest (around the forehead, for example).

I've been buying the 1 oz size and find it lasts me about 5-6 months with almost daily use.

assuming he has short hair he will only need to puff the bottle 2ce for usage. if its shoulder length or longer - 4 times. if he uses it 2ce a week, it will probably last 1.5-2 months atleast. (1.5 being for longer hair, 2 months if he has short hair)

I would say that on day three you could use this product and you will get that third day and maybe the fourth. Don't over use it or your hair may feel very heavy. Apply to the underside of your hair for best results. (throw your hair over your head to apply)

The best regimen for normal hair is three days between washes with shampoo. The more often you wash you hair the less able your hair is able to regulate its oil production and the more oil it tends to produce. This dry shampoo will help you spot treat the oil over these three days but you will want to use as little as possible because it does leave a powder residue. Using it twice between washes would be a maximum I'd say. You apply it to greasy-looking hair to eradicate shine, not clean hair to prevent oil production.

I use this dry shampoo on the days I feel my hair is greasy because I do not wash every day. You simply sprinkle the product onto your scalp, rub it in a bit, brush out the excess & then you can style as usual. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked so well. Like other reviewers have mentioned, it smells lemony. Bottom line is that this works great to absorb excess oil so your hair looks "clean".

You say you can safely skip a day between shampoos, and that's the way it is with me, but with this dry shampoo, I can safely skip another one, even two (if I don't work out). I highly recommend this stuff!

Depends on your hair type. I usually shampoo every 3-4 days and this allows me to get to that 4th day if I need to. I am surprised how fresh it makes my hair feel and smell and gives it lift after 3 days.

I can go two days without shampooing using this stuff, btu everyone secretes a different amount of sebum from their roots, so the results may be different for you. I only use this on my roots/scalp, not in the main body of the hair.

i usually MUST wash daily, and it gives me an extra day btwn washes, sometimes even two (updos only at this point for me). give it a whirl. you will love it.

I usually use this product at the first sign of "greasies" which for me is about two or three days after shampooing. Since I started using this stuff, I only shampoo about twice a week now. Much better for the hair, and saves time.

I also hate washing my hair in the cold. Mostly because I have crazy thick hair. But to answer your question- I use it when I need it. So not directly on clean hair. And I've gone to three or so days. After that, it's definitely time to wash.

I completely understand and you are not alone! I will wash my hair on day 1, day 2 I don't need to use the product because my hair isn't that greasy, but day 3 I've had to use the product. I don't always wash my hair due to how much time I have and don't feel like drying it and can't have it wet in the cold. I wear my hair up alot for work so it's not as noticeable. hope this helps!

I'm blonde and I could see a residue, so....

Don't buy it. Use a clear spray dry shampoo instead.

A little goes a long ways. I have little brown hair and if I use too much it does look like corn starch in my hair and I have to brush it several times to hide the powder. I bought the smaller size and that was 2 years ago. I love this product.

I have dark hair and I don't see a color problem. Right away it's a little foggy looking but within minutes it absorbs into the hair.

agreed! I have very dark hair and found out that it leaves traces of the powder in your roots making it look grey. You really have to rub the powder in before it looks decent enough to be ok. Bummer for us brunettes.

I would say it masks the small but does not completely take it away.

I would defintely be cautious with very dark hair. Mine is color treated blonde, and it works fine. Call Sephora help, or email that question to be sure.

I've used it for years, and it works fine in darker shades (my hair is light to medium brown). Just make sure you don't use too much product (better smaller amounts at a time) and then use a dry towel to remove the excess powder.

I have dark colored hair and yes at first it shows up but it also depends on how you put it on. The best way for me is to put a bunch in the palm of my hand and rub it through the roots. Also if you do have a light spot just lick your thumb and rub it into the light spot or brush brush brush your hair!

Just go slow with it. I have deep chocolate brown hair, and if you use too much it'll look like powder is in your hair, making it look ashy or white even. I made the mistake of putting a bunch into my hand and then trying to rub it in, and it was a powder, so it all fell into one spot, which left it ashy looking, but after I brushed it through it was fine. If you just use a small amount here and there, it blends in great after you rub it in. If you think a spot needs more, then add another small dab.

I haven't tried the OB spray, but I prefer the clear sprays in general. I have thin hair too and I've found that most of the powders leave a residue, the sprays don't.

I've also tried the Tresemme Foam, but didn't like that at all because you have to blow dry your hair after using it. I hear good things about the Aveeno spray, but I haven't tried it yet. I hope this helps.

for me the powder works better, oily hair disappears instantly, no wait for the spray to dry and set.

try this! i love the powder b/c it lasts longer (meaning, the bottle vs the spray more weeks of use) and it sounds like you have a hair type similar to mine.
ive tried about 4-5 others, and this is my go to.

it's way better than the spray. I have grabbed the spray by accident and it is not even close to the powder.

I think the powder works a lot better than the spray and it travels well as its neither liquid or gel. You use less powder and the spray can get stinky and all over your hands.

I bought the spray first because it sounded less messy and easier to apply but you have to wait for the spray to dry before you can brush it out and it doesn't seem to work as well (plus my scalp was itchy at work and when I would scratch, embarrassing white powder residue was still there). I tried the powder and will be throwing away the spray.

I have not tried the spray but I really like that this is a powder and you can really control where you put it. I just pour some into one hand and rub it around with my fingertips and then rub it around my hairline. It smells fresh and really is a time saver. I love to get one more day out of my blow dried hair. Hope my answer helps!

I was told the powder would last longer than the aerosol can. I have fairly thin hair that can be coaxed into waves with some surf wax and little drying, and I like the shampoo for days when I wear it wavy; not so great for days I have straightened my hair.

The Oscar Blandi sprays and the Oscar Blandi loose powder are completely different formulas. The spray, in my opinion, is worthless. You might as well be spraying compressed air on your hair. The powder, on the other hand, is AWESOME. Now, as I've pointed out before, it won't *clean* your hair as much as it will prevent your hair from accumulating grease and dirt. So use it right before bed on the day you do your blowout, put your hair UP at night (this is imperative to making a blowout last) , and you will wake up with clean hair and it will stay clean and lemony-smelling for days and days.

Also, Oscar Blandi is the best, I've tried them all - my only complaint is that it is white and not colored (I know the spray comes in brown, but the sprays don't work!) but if you are blonde then the whiteness should blend in well. I have super-dark hair so I've gotta be careful, but this product has been a cornerstone of my routine for years now. Good luck! :)

First off, I cannot believe people are trying to argue with you about whether or not you need to know if this product contains gluten! Apparently no one understands how brutal gluten intolerance can be. How rude.

Secondly, no, this product does not contain gluten.

I've read that the gluten protein cannot be absorbed through the skin. However, if you're super sensitive to gluten, I think you should still watch out for products with any type of wheat product.

I have fibromyalgia and a severe gluten and yeast intolerance. I am careful when using a skin care/ hair care/ cosmetic product that *might* in some way come in contact with my mouth (whether it be because of lotion on my hands or shampoo accidentally getting into my mouth).

It can be tricky to navigate all of this, and even worse when people attempt to invalidate your concerns. They're not in YOUR body, only YOU are so ignore them.

Good luck! <3

Re; is this gluten free:
are you going to eat it?

Please don't answer a question arguing a persons need to ask them. I have an allergic skin reaction to gluten in addition to severe gluten intolerance. I can't ingest gluten or use any products that contains gluten.

I can't have gluten and I've never had a reaction however I'm not sure if its certified gluten-free. Do a little more research if you celiac's.

Not sure

Actually for some people there is an additional skin reaction to gluten. All my hair and skincare products have to be gluten free or I lose hair, get blisters on my scalp and my face breaks out badly.

I personally think that the product only has a slight smell to it. It smells like lemon. it is less fragrant than someone wearing a perfume.

This is gonna sound crazy, but when i was younger and going out and had to get up to go to work and not always having time to wash my hair I would use a little fabreze. LOL it actually would work. Just saying

Not sure about cig smell (GROSS) but it does have a fresh lemony scent that I quite like!

I was concerned about that also. But no it is a faint pleasant fragrance, no where near as strong as say hair spray.

I'm not sure it can remove all the smoke smell, but I think it can help quite a bit. It has a 'citrusy' scent. Very fresh in my opinion, compared to other dry shampoos I've tried.