[severina]

I have waist length hair and use just plain cornstarch or talc when I want to go an extra day between washing. Use it sparingly ... you can always add more later. I either put a little in my hands and then rub it gently into my roots (if I'm wearing my hair down) or smooth it along my part and down the roots a little bit (if I'm wearing my hair pinned up). Much cheaper than a commercial dry shampoo.

For the wispies, a little aloe vera gel work to smooth them down.