Micellar water should not be used as a substitute for dry shampoo. Picture: Pexels.
By now you should know that it is not wise to follow every trend that you see on TikTok or social media for that matter. People are forever exploring and will do anything to trend on the internet.
There is an ongoing trend on TikTok where people are using micellar water as dry shampoo. Cool as it may seem, that trend is bad because micellar water is not good for the hair.
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Speaking to “Fresha”, Louise Davies, a hairdresser at Rubies & Co, said micellar water may be a quick fix, but it’s not necessarily effective.
“Yes, micellar water can temporarily lift grease, but it won’t provide a lasting clean,” she explained.
“You may find it barely gets you through your morning coffee.”
The hair expert further explained the dangers of micellar water on the hair.
“Micellar waters often contain alcohol, which can strip and fade hair colour, and because they’re so thin, they can easily get into the eye area when spritzing around your hairline, which can be dangerous and painful,” she said.
While it has been proven that micellar water works well in removing make-up, some people are convinced it can also work on the hair, especially on thick hair.
Others said they prefer it because, unlike dry shampoo, micellar water doesn’t leave a white residue.
"Especially professional products used for special events like weddings and proms, if your dry shampoo leaves a residue, it's probably the wrong type, too much applied or not applied thoroughly, so I would recommend researching your hair type and trying an effective dry shampoo instead of micellar water,” Davies explained.
So before you jump on any of the trends you see on social media, do some research first.