Q. As I get older, I find I cannot shampoo daily any more but need something to hold me over till the next day without weighing my hair down. Are dry shampoos the answer? Krista Kurth; Middleville, MI

A. In a word, yes! Since most dry shampoos are talc- or starch-based they can absorb dirt and oil without the need for water or detergents. TIGI’s Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo, for example, contains aluminum starch octenylsuccinate and silica to absorb excess oil. Just spray it on your roots to soak up the greasies. It leaves your hair smelling fresh and will help you score an extra day between proper shampoos.

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