More and more women are waking up to the benefits of using dry shampoo to reduce their number of hair washes. While you may want to reduce the number of times you wash your hair, having oily or greasy hair will be a problem. You have to wash your oily hair every day, albeit against your wish.
Hair wash is a problem because your schedule may be tight some days. Also, the amount of water used for a single hair wash session is an issue. You could make use of more than 2 liters of water to wash your hair. In a year, your oily hair could consume up more 500 liters of water.
Dry shampoo is a lifesaver. Once you apply it to your oily or greasy hair, it will absorb the excess oil and grease and keep your hairstyle in shape for up to 5 days. The application of this product takes only 5 minutes or less, and it does not require water. So, it saves you a lot of time and water. We are not surprised that women have embraced it quickly.
However, there’s one little problem. There are way too many brands of dry shampoos out there. And, quite frankly, choosing a good brand of dry shampoo has become so challenging. That’s why we test different dry shampoos and introduce good ones to you.
What’re the Differences Between Amika and Eva NYC Dry Shampoo?
As a matter of fact, these products have more similarities than differences. That’s why we can’t tell you that a particular one is better than the other. In fact, you’ll get the same results from both of them.
1. Price
Both brands have several variants. And these variants are available at different prices. Overall, Eva NYC offers more affordable prices because its prices start from $10. On the other hand, Amika’s prices start at $20. So, you can say Eva NYC is much cheaper.
2. Volume
Both products come in various volumes from 1.05 – 6 oz. As you may already know, the higher the volume, the higher the price. We’ll advise you to choose the lowest volume for trials. When you decide on which one to choose, you can then go for a higher volume, which should be more cost-effective.
3. Application
There’s no difference in application. According to their instructions, you’ll apply both dry shampoos the same way. Shake the can to make sure the ingredients mix up. Then, hold the can upright at a distance of 10 – 12 inches to your hair before you spray. When you hold it too near to your hair, the chances of leaving a white residue will be high. And you don’t want that.
You need to raise your hair as you spray the product to enable it to get to the roots. You have to target the roots because that’s where you’ll get the highest concentration of oil or grease. Spray your hair section by section. After that, massage the dry shampoo into your hair.
Leave it for about 3 minutes to penetrate your hair and get into your scalp. You can now brush or comb your hair before you style it. Once again, we’d like to remind you that the application instructions apply to both brands of dry shampoo.
4. Ingredients
Amika and Eva NYC dry shampoos are free of sulfates, parabens, talc, and phthalates. Also, they are both cruelty-free, so they are vegan-friendly. Nevertheless, there are slight differences in their lists of ingredients. So, we’ll list out their ingredients for you.
Ingredients in Amika Dry Shampoo
- Alcohol Denat
- Butane
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Fragrance
- Hippophae
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Limonene
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
- Phenoxyethanol
- Propane
- Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Extract
- Water
Ingredients in Eva NYC Dry Shampoo
- Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 40-B)
- Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
- Butane
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Fragrance
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
- Propane
- Water
Take a look at the two lists. The dry shampoos have certain ingredients in common, and they also have different ingredients.
5. Results
One interesting fact about the two products is that we got virtually the same results after applying each of them separately. The oil in your hair will be absorbed within a few minutes, leaving your hair dry, clean, and fresh. In addition, both Eva NYC and Amika have the same kind of fragrance.
We can assure you that both of them will keep your hairstyle in place for about 4 – 5 days. That’s why we recommend both of them to you. Overall, their similarities are more than their differences.
Is Eva NYC the Same as Amika?
No, Eva NYC and Amika dry shampoos are two different products. People sometimes mistake one for the other because they have almost the same fragrance and you’ll get the same results when you apply either of them to your hair. That’s why it is better to try both of them before choosing one of them.
Is Eva NYC Good for Hair?
Yes, of course. Three members of our team tested the product for several weeks and they all got fantastic results. It absorbed oil and grease very fast. And it leaves the hair with a nice fragrance. In fact, it kept the hairstyle of one of the testers in place for 4 days, but on the 5th day, the hairstyle started looking haggard.
Is Eva NYC Dry Shampoo Sulfate-Free?
Yes, the product is free of sulfate. Also, it is free of parabens, talc, and phthalates. Since no animal was injured or killed in the process of manufacturing the product, we can assure you that it is also cruelty-free. This is why it is recommended for vegans. You can check the list of its ingredients above. You won’t find sulfate in it.
Is Amika Dry Shampoo Safe?
Yes, it has been certified safe by medical experts. Also, it passed through a series of safety tests. As long as you apply it the right way, there will be no issue. However, don’t overuse it. We don’t advise you to apply dry shampoo to your hair every day for more than 3 days. When the product is too much, it could cause hair breakage.
Does Amika Dry Shampoo Have Talc?
No, it does not contain talc and neither does it contain parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. A peep at its list of ingredients above will confirm that it does not contain talc. That’s why it is one of the safest dry shampoos to use. In fact, we recommend it.
Final Words
As a reminder, both Amika and Eva NYC dry shampoos have a lot of similarities and they will give your hair the same results. In addition, they also have almost the same fragrance. That’s why people mistake them for each other. We recommend both of them. So, it is better to try the two of them before you settle for one.
