The GAHD Blog
Bad Hair Day? Blame Your Shingles
Like shingles on a roof… Did you know, the cuticle of your hair looks similar to shingles on a roof? That is one bit of information that I think about at least weekly. Something my Phase 1 cosmetology school teacher, Lyndon, taught me that I'll never forget, and it's something you should know too, because it can help you have better hair! No one wants ruffled-up shingles on their house (leakage) or their hair (frizz, damage). Things you can do to get ruffled shingles include getting your hair bleached, having wet hair, blow-drying without intention, and sometimes even just having hair can be enough (everyone uses different products and has different routines). Yay! I shared in a TikTok video that if you aren't blow drying your hair to 100% dry, you're doing it wrong. When hair is wet, the shingle is open and your hair won't be smooth. Or, if you're blow-drying with your hair flying all over, it's essentially providing a tornado for your locks. Yikes, time for damage control. This is why silk pillowcases became so popular: to prevent ruffling the shingles. This is why smoothing your hair in one direction while blow drying is important, so as not to ruffle the shingles. This is why it's important to see a trusted stylist, so they don't blow your shingles off if you're lightening your hair. If your hair is naturally curly, it tends to be more dry (I don't make the rules), but you most likely lean towards a shampoo and conditioner for dry hair, that's great! A drink for your hair is helping to close the shingles! If your hair has been lifted (bleached), you are probably using products geared toward damage control. Wahoo! You're helping to close the shingles! If your hair is limp, maybe you use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and then follow it up with more volume products and a blow drying session with your head upside down, a paddle brush, and intentional movement to close the shingles! YAAASSS! I hope that this little shingle-smoothing run-down has found you having a good ass day, and helps you get one or even 2 steps closer to your own Good Ass Hair Day!
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The Quick (and Clean) Guide to Dry Shampooing Like a Pro
"If you’ve ever thought dry shampoo just doesn’t work for you… There’s a chance you’re doing it wrong. No shade. Just facts." Welcome to the no-fluff, step-by-step guide to getting the most out of your dry shampoo. From wash day to day 7, here’s how to make it actually work for you, chaotic schedule and all. Step 1: Wash Day (Like, Actually Wash) Detox, cleanse, shampoo, whatever your method is, start there. And yep, you need to shampoo twice. If you don’t wash your hair often (I go 7 days with zero shame), you’ve got more crusties and critters in there than you'd think. So hop to it. Step 2: Condition Only Where It Matters Apply conditioner from mid-strand to ends, NOT your scalp. We don’t need to give it any more reasons to get oily. 🤦 Step 3: Detangle While It’s Wet While the conditioner’s in, grab a wide-tooth comb or a soft brush (I swear by the Ergo mini paddle) and gently brush through your mid-lengths and ends. Why? So when you’re out of the shower, all you have to do is gently squeeze out the water, not rip through tangles like you're being timed. Step 4: Towel, Please Wrap it up and wait. You want your hair about 80% dry before touching it with heat or product. Why? Because most styling products are water-based. If your hair’s still soaking, you’re just diluting them. Plus, why blow dry longer than you have to? Let that hair air out while you’re doing your skincare routine, brushing your teeth, putting on lotion, time management, baby. Step 5: Blow Dry Like a Boss Now that you’re 80% dry and product-ed up (with a volumizer, smoother, or whatever your thing is), grab your paddle brush and blow dryer. Flip your head over or to the side. Work from the root to the ends. Keep going ‘til it’s 100% dry. No half-damp roots here. Step 6: Enter Dry Shampoo (Before It Gets Greasy) Dry shampoo goes in when your hair is clean, not as a last resort. We’re staying ahead of the oil, not chasing it. Start above your ears and section your way up to your part—but don’t apply directly on your part. Go just underneath (¼ to ½ inch). Repeat on the other side, then section from the nape of your neck up to the crown. Brush it through. Massage it in. Or do both. Why not on the part? Because nobody wants to deal with a dry shampoo glob to the face. Step 7: Ride the Good Hair Day Wave That’s it. You’re set. Here’s how I usually roll: Day 1–2: Straight or natural. Day 3–4: Wave or curl your hair. Day 5–6: Messy bun or claw clip chic. Each day: Add more dry shampoo, maybe a little spray wax, texture spray, heat protectant, whatever feels right. Restyle as needed. And yes, always more dry shampoo, even just around the hairline. Your hair’s different from mine, and everyone else's. Do what works for you. If you’re still figuring it out, send me a message. Or throw it in a messy bun. Or rock a hat. We love options. I’m cheering for you and your good ass hair days. 💛
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OG vs. DK: Choosing the Right Dry Shampoo for Your Hair
If only it were a simple, straightforward answer. Which it could be, but I have a few things to say first! When GAHD was launched, we offered the OG, which is scented with vanilla, and we ran with it. 300 bottles gone in the first 3 days! The feedback was amazing and our people were raving… even those with BLACK hair! Wow! A white powdered dry shampoo that humans with dark hair were loving. I really and truly would not fib about this. I was so happy to hear it! Six months went by, and we started to get some people who wanted something tinted, so I started formulating. Got it! Launched it, Faaack, people are saying it smells! (It was the cacao). Pull it! Back to formulating…it took me months, but I was finally happy with it, and that is the dark formula we have today. This all goes to say that you can't really go wrong in choosing which one is right for you. Maybe your hair is in the middle between blonde and brunette, but you don't like the smell of vanilla, so get dark! Perhaps vanilla is your favorite scent, but your hair is on the darker side. Get the OG! Then refer to my many videos(& blog posts) about application! It's the most important thing about using dry shampoo, HANDS DOWN! Don't be complaining about a white cast if you're applying like a wild animal. Questions, comments, concerns…reach out!
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Pump Problems? Here's How to Fix a Stuck Dry Shampoo Dispenser
When Your Dry Shampoo Pump Isn't Poofin' – Here's What to Do Starting your day with a glob of dry shampoo in the wrong spot… or worse, no poof at all? Yeah, that’s not the vibe. We get it, you're trying to extend time between washes, rock that non-toxic hair care routine, and have a Good Ass Hair Day without a battle first thing in the morning. So let’s talk about what to do when your non-aerosol dry shampoo pump is acting up. First things first, we’re a small business, and we’re committed to helping you feel confident AF with the hair on your head (and the powder in your bottle). Every product we make is tested and designed to support your eco-conscious beauty routine, but sometimes even our magical poofers need a little troubleshooting. We’ve got your back with a 90-day pump guarantee. If it’s been less than 90 days since you ordered, email us at hello@agoodassday.com with your order number, current mailing address, and what platform you ordered from (TikTok, website, or Etsy). We’ll ship you a replacement faster than you can say “clean beauty brand.” If you’re past that 90-day mark, don’t stress. We've got a video on how to unclog your poofer (you can watch it [here]). Take the pump apart, give it a solid clean-out, and once it’s back in the bottle, shake and poof again. You’d be surprised how many times a little love gets that dry shampoo routine back in action. Still no luck? We’ve got replacement pumps available right on our website so you can get back to spraying your roots like the eco-friendly hair care queen you are. No need to ditch your bottle or toss your goals of a zero-waste hair routine, we’re here to make sure you’re always just a poof away from your next Good Ass Hair Day.
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