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Nobody likes having greasy roots, but washing your hair every day can take a serious toll on your strands. That's where dry shampoo comes in handy. It will keep your hair feeling and looking its best on those in-between days, when it's not quite time for a full deep clean, but your tresses aren't exactly looking their best.
To help you out, we've searched high and low, digging into reviews and investigating the latest releases to hunt down the best spray and non-aerosol formulas on the market. These top picks will refresh your scalp, add volume, preserve your colour, and leave your hair smelling clean and feeling revitalized â no water required. From budget-friendly to bougie, weâve covered all the bases, so youâre bound to find something worth hitting âAdd to Cartâ on.
The Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean dry shampoo from Living Proof cleans your mane like a rinse-out shampoo, absorbing oil without leaving behind any residue. It's clear, so it's great for all hair colours and types; you won't get any white cast or chalky buildup that dulls your colour.
The patented formula is free of parabens, formaldehyde, and other chemical nasties, relying on fast-absorbing powders and conditioning agents to get the job done. It's also enough for regular use, and it won't clog your pores or leave your scalp feeling irritated. Expect volume, softness, and a fresh, clean scent that lasts all day.
This plant-based, clean formula from Vegamour is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and safe for sensitive scalps and colour-treated hair. It's made with organically grown phytoactives that penetrate the scalp, supporting hair density and promoting growth. It also includes organic rice starch, which absorbs excess dirt, oil, and sweat, and red clover and mung bean to fight hair loss.
Not just a one-trick pony, it also works wonders for volume, giving your hair lightweight lift, sans any gritty, chalky residue. The cherry on top is the fresh citrus scent that will help keep your hair smelling its best between washes.
If you're tired of seeing your dry shampoo peeking through your dark strands, this Moroccanoil formula needs to be on your radar. Tinted dark brown, it won't leave that dreaded white cast on deeper hair colours, so you won't have to work to cover up gray or powdery roots.Â
It relies on rice starch to absorb oil, and effectively banishes greasiness in just a few spritzes. The result is clean-feeling hair that's not stiff or overly textured. It's also quite lightweight, made with argan oil to keep dryness and brittleness at bay and nourishes your hair when you don't have time for a full wash. You'll also be treated to that rich, classic Morrocanoil scent that will mask unwanted odours.
For those with white, blonde, or lighter hair, the Verb Dry Shampoo will give you the quick touch-up you want without dulling your colour. It's a great option for all hair textures and types, with an aerosol formula for easy all-over application. The key ingredients are pomegranate extract, bilberry extract, and rice statch. These powerhouses work together to bless your strands with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while, of course, absorbing oil.
Aside from getting rid of greasiness, it also extends style and boosts volume, so you don't have to bust out your blow dryer or hot tools until after your next shower. It has a fresh, subtle fragrance and is vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, sulphates, and gluten.
If you have colour-treated hair, you know the importance of selecting products that are formulated to help you maintain your dye job. After all, nobody wants to spend more time (or money) in the salon than they have to. This dry shampoo is sulphate-free, pH-balanced, and made with a patented Antifade Complex to preserve your colour and keep it from fading prematurely.Â
The hero ingredient in this formula is rice starch, which absorbs oil and adds movement and light texture to unwashed strands that could use some extra oomph. And, if you like a little aromatherapy with your haircare routine, it has a multi-layered scent with notes of tuberose, almond milk, and cedarwood.
Those looking for a natural, eco-friendly approach will love The Takesumi Overnight Dry Shampoo from Kaia Naturals. As the name suggests, it's designed to be used overnight, so you just spray, sleep, and wake up reaping its benefits. It's delicate, safe for fine hair, and the Japanese camellia fragrance is perfect for those people who love fresh floral scents.
Formulated with charcoal, rice starch, and apple cider vinegar, it absorbs oil and unwanted smells while adding texture and volume to limp, lifeless strands. It also comes packed in an aerosol-free bottle, but lasts up to three times longer than dry shampoos that come in spray cans.
Get a few extra days between washes with the help of the Briogeo Style + Streat Dry Shampoo Puff. It's a new favourite on the market and a standout choice for those who aren't fans of spray bottles or cans. Key ingredients include biotin, which helps support hair elasticity and strengthens hair, copper peptides for healthier hair, and ultra-finely milled oil-absorbing starch. What won't you find? Talc, gluten, and other chemical nasties.
 It comes in formulas for light and black/dark brown hair, and absorbs quickly without dehydrating the scalp, leaving behind a citrusy, floral scent with a warm musk finish. If you're used to using a formula that comes in an aerosol bottle, there's a bit of a learning curve, but the payoff is worth it.
If you have a little one who tends to protest when bathtime rolls around, the Powder Puff Dry Shampoo from T is For Tame should be on your radar. It's gentle, kid-friendly, effective, and will buy you time between washes.Â
The non-aerosol formula, which relies on a mix of activated charcoal and arrowroot powder, offers mess-free application, with a puff applicator for complete control. It's free of harsh chemicals and has a subtle baby powder-like scent that'll leave your kid's hair smelling fresh.
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