I was on vacation and I forgot to pack my normal dry shampoo. I needed a quick-hair-fix (without having to jump into the shower). So, on my way out of Target, I grabbed two of these Hask Argan Dry Shampoo bottles. They were having 2-for-1 sale, and it looked natural-ish.

The bottles touted a long list of free’s. Like, free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten and artificial colors. Plus, I already add an argan oil to my hair (I use Kahina’s Giving Beauty Organic Aargan Oil) so, I thought this argan dry shampoo might be a nice way to supplement my current hair oil routine.

What I Like About It | This dry shampoo is rice-starch-based, which is a great natural oil absorbing alternative to the typical talc or synthetic powders usually used in dry shampoo.  This product is also infused with virgin argan oil, which is naturally rich in phytosterols (for shiny hair), omega-3/omega-7 fatty acids (to help split ends), and vitamin E (helps treat color-treated hair). After using it for 7ish days, I feel like it doesn’t absorb quite as much as other dry shampoos I’ve used in the past (see my reviews on R+Co’s Death Valley Dry Shampoo or Acure’s Dry Shampoo) but, I do appreciate that it doesn’t leave my hair feeling too tacky or unmanageable. It also feels like I barely used any product in the aerosol, which makes me think this’ll last ultra-long.

What I Don’t Like |  This dry shampoo definitely uses artificial fragrances. (Which is usually catch-all-term that can hide 20+ other ingredients.) In fact, the scent smells a bit strange, almost like sunscreen and over-ripe oranges.  You’ll also want to be mindful of the Butane, Propane and SD Alcohol 40B ingredients in this dry shampoo. It’s also an aerosol, which is a significant environmental pollutant.

Price | $8

Ingredients | Butane, Propane, SD Alcohol 40-B, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cyclopentasiloxane, Fragrance/Parfum (Fragancia).

Directions | Shake well before and in-between use. Section off hair, hold can 6-10 inches away and spray onto roots. Wait 30 seconds and brush through or massage with fingertips. Style as desired.

Ethics | Information about this company was incredibly hard to come by. However, I was able to find some positives online:

• Not Tested on Animals: Although, Hask isn’t currently certified by Leaping Bunny, CCF OR BWB.

• Manufactured in the USA: This means that there are higher baseline standards for workers and resources than you might possibly find overseas.

• Green Dot Symbol: This means Hask pays a recycling organization to oversee ecologically responsible management of their packaging waste for this dry shampoo.

The lack of transparency (regarding Hask’s sourcing, green-initiatives and generic ethics guidelines) was a bit disheartening. Hopefully, the brand can share more on their website in the future.

In the meantime here’s some superior dry shampoo solutions you can reach for:

A Better Target Shopping Alternative |  Next time I’m at Target and need a quick fix, I’m going to opt for YUNI Beauty’s Invisible Dry Cleaner Texturizing Dry Shampoo. It’s COSDNA score is significantly less (3-4) and it’s a far more transparent, ethical and green-savy brand.

The Best Online Alternative | You seriously can’t go wrong with the Aerosol-Free Acure Dry Shampoo. It’s far better for you, for the planet and for others. It’s a win-win-win. Read my in depth review about the product and Acure’s ethics here.

Do you know of a super clean, and oh-so-ethical dry shampoo that you love? Let me know about it via Instagram!

Cheers,

Hazel