Oscar Blandi Pronto Review Part Two: The Spray Formula
When I tried the the original loose powder version of Oscar Blandi Pronto dry shampoo, I liked its ability to absorb oil and add volume to my hair.
What I didn’t like too much, however, was that it was a little bit messy to use and it had a fake lemon fragrance (Eau de Pledge, as fellow makeup moxie Tiddleywink put it ; )
But I decided to give Pronto a second chance and try out its spray formula.
The good news? This spray shampoo in a can was neater and quicker to use, and it didn’t smell quite as strong.
The drawbacks to this product? This spray shampoo isn’t as good of a value as its loose powder counterpart. Though the products are about the same price, the loose powder formula will definitely last longer.
With the spray, I tended to use more of the product and it seemed to run out fairly quickly.
The Bottom Line on Oscar Blandi Pronto Spray Shampoo: Pronto spray shampoo works well if you’re seriously pressed for time and you want to give dirty hair a quick cleanse with a boost of volume.
If you have more time and want a dry shampoo that’s almost half the price and airport security friendly, go with the powder version.
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray is available for $21 from Sephora.
DISCUSSION:
12 comments so far...
1 Jazmin // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:31 am
Oh, and something else I wanted to add…Another thing about this spray shampoo is that the particles in it are bigger than in the other dry shampoo sprays that I’ve tried (like Ojon & Psssst).
It’s by no means a deal-killer, but it can be a little messy if you’re not careful enough with your application…it’s also incredibly unpleasant if you accidentally inhale some of it.
2 Critty // Apr 23, 2008 at 8:38 am
I love the spray shampoo, but am trying to find a more affordable option. $21 seems crazy to spend on that when I could get a new Urban Decay 24/7 pencil for less that would last me a long, long time.
3 Jazmin // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:48 am
When it comes to affordable dry shampoos, Psssst Instant Spray Shampoo is your best bet. It works and it’s only $8. If you’ve got a CVS nearby, use this coupon and you can get it for $6.
You can also try plain old cornstarch…but be careful if you have dark hair otherwise it could end up looking white ; )
4 fuZkittie // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:22 am
Nice~ I was looking forward to this review. I still want to try it even though you get less value with the spray, because the spray nozzle on my Ojon dry shampoo broke after like 4 uses… =(
5 Jazmin // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:32 am
Oh, did I ever tell you about my first bottle of Ojon Rub Out? I used it once…and totally loved it…but then the nozzle never worked again after that. I was able to exchange it at Sephora, but still, what a tease!
lol, I think I’ve blown through at least two bottles of it since then (and fortunately none of them were defective : )
6 Girl-Woman // Apr 26, 2008 at 8:54 am
I love the Ojon, too, but I like Oscar products. I would like to compare the two. Has anybody compared the two?
7 thatgirlkrissy // May 1, 2008 at 3:44 pm
i bought this one because sephora was out of the ojon dry shampoo. i am obsessed with dry shampoo and use it daily. i am a little disappointed in the oscar blandi dry shampoo and miss my ojon. it just isnt the same - my hair isnt as full, not as fragrant, etc. i will for sure be returning to my ojon dry shampoo.
Thank you for all your wonderful reviews!
8 Jazmin // May 1, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Girl-Woman: I haven’t written an actual comparison review on them, but I think I’ve mentioned some of the differences…though I think it comes down to personal preferences. I agree with Krissy — I prefer Ojon’s scent and superior oil-absorbing ability. But I think others might like Pronto’s lemon scent and lower tendency to make hair feel dry ; )
And you’re very welcome, Krissy! Thanks for your comment!
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