Today's dry shampoos are becoming so popular, nearly every professional hair care brand now has the product in their line. Why? Dry shampoo is a great way to save time on days when you're in a hurry--and it gives your hair a break from all those color-stripping products and damaging heat. Today's products are kind to your hair, many including conditioning ingredients. They work by absorbing the excess oils and residual from other styling products. But, using dry shampoo isn't just spray and brush. Try these tips for terrific results!

DO spray at least six inches away from the roots. This will lightly and evenly distribute the product without creating buildup. If you spray dry shampoo very close to your roots, it'll make your hair look crispy, chalky and discolored.

DON'T spray on damp or wet hair. It's called dry shampoo for a reason.

DO spray just where you need it. Sometimes only a few areas on your scalp and hair get greasy. Hence, you need not use your dry shampoo everywhere on your scalp and hair. You can spot clean in such cases. Simply lift up the section and apply the dry shampoo.

DON'T worry if you get dry shampoo on the mid-shaft. This gives extra grip to the hair and provides more volume, decreasing the too-soft feel fine hair can sometimes have.

DO wait about two minutes before styling. Women sometimes panic when they see that it comes out white, and so they don't really let the product sit long enough, nor understand that they need to comb or blow-dry through.