Refresh Dust suits all hair types, and Schwarzkopf specifically names greasy scalps. It's for second-day (or third-day) hair that has gone flat or oily at the roots and needs to look freshly styled without a full wash.

Because it also adds volume and grip, it works well for anyone who wants roots with more lift and texture, not just less shine. It's a simple spray-and-brush product that needs no professional skill.

Rather than just masking oil, Refresh Dust uses rice starch to absorb it, then leaves behind a fine, matte powder that gives roots body and grip. That combination is why Schwarzkopf positions it as a restyler for second-day hair and not only a quick refresh.

• Spray onto dry hair in short bursts from about 20 cm (8 in) away, concentrating on the roots.
• Leave it for 1 to 2 minutes until the product is completely dry.
• Brush hair vigorously in different directions to distribute it and remove any residue, then style as usual.

Refresh Dust does two jobs in one spray: the rice starch soaks up oil at the roots, and the powder adds volume and grip, so second-day hair looks restyled rather than just less greasy. It can also stretch the life of a blow-dry.

The trade-off is technique. It needs a minute or two to dry and then a thorough brushing in different directions to clear any residue; skip that step and it can show. It also contains alcohol and added fragrance, and it isn't a substitute for regular washing.