9 Genius Ways to Extend the Life of a Blowout — Without Dry Shampoo

A fresh blowout is reason enough to skip the gym (at least, in our eyes), but when skipping a sweat session in the name of a good hair week seems unreasonable, Invisibobble Slim ($8 for three) coiled creaseless hair ties will allow you to pull all that bouncy volume off your face without a bend or kink post-workout.

Much like facial blotting papers, these convenient IGK Swipe Up Charcoal Dry Shampoo Hair Blotting Tissues ($18 for 16 wipes) help to absorb excess oil at the root and along the hairline. They are infused with activated black charcoal powder, which does a number eliminating greasy roots and extending your good hair week, all without moving a hair out of place. Bonus: each tissue is individually wrapped and perfect for on-the-go situations.

"I look awesome in my shower cap," said no one ever. That was, until Shhhowercap ($43) came along and redesigned the traditionally unfashionable muffin-top splash protectors. OK, so you might not want to venture out in these blowout-saving caps, but the pretty patterns have a proprietary fabric that repels water on contact and is also breathable, allowing moisture to escape while preventing every last drop from penetrating in, thereby saving your blowout day in and day out.

There's something instantly sexy and royal about silk anything, and this Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase ($79-$99) is no exception. The fact that it also helps to reduce friction while you sleep, resulting in less tugging and tangling during the night and therefore fewer kinks and bends when you wake, is just an added bonus.

If you're sold on the blowout-saving benefits of silk but not quite ready to drop $80 bucks on a pillowcase, this less expensive The Hollywood Silk Solution ($45) pillowcase delivers the same antibedhead results for almost half the price. The secret? One side of the pillow is made with 100 percent mulberry silk, while the other is made with 100 percent cotton.

Formulated with hemp paper, coconut oil, and shea butter, these innovative Ouai Anti-Frizz Hair Sheets ($18 for 15 sheets) help you tame flyaways, eliminate static, and add glossy shine without applying a greasy serum that weighs down your blowout's bounce and volume.

This unassuming WetBrush Shine Brush ($13) is specifically designed to be used with dry shampoo and keep your hair looking fresher longer. The combination of natural boar and the brand's special IntelliFlex bristles help to gently detangle hair without pulling or snagging and evenly distribute oils and dry shampoo throughout hair, resulting in refreshed roots and glossy (not greasy) shine.

These discreet rice paper sheets may not look revolutionary, but blot one of Nunzio Saviano Dry Shampoo Blotting Sheets ($24 for a box of 50) over your greasy roots and scalp, then brush the powdery residue left on the sheet through the lengths of your hair and you'll beg to differ.

Technically speaking, this itCosmetics Bye Bye Pores Loose Powder ($24) is face powder . . . but it's also one of the best dry shampoos we have ever used. Unlike a bulky aerosol spray, this slim pot of oil-sopping powder conveniently fits in your tiniest clutch, and since it's talc-free, you'll avoid that coarse hay-like texture postapplication.