Decoding Dry Shampoo
With so many options it can be hard to find the right dry shampoo to get you through the week and in between washes. Here’s a handy breakdown of a few of our favorites.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Talc-Free
what is perk up dry shampoo?
perk it up! this talc-free dry shampoo absorbs oil, reduces odor, and with an invisible finish, all while restoring 'oomph.’
who it's for
strands calling for shampoo 3–4x per week
why it's special
infused with nutrient-rich sea buckthorn + natural rice starch (no talc!), perk up is the ultimate dry shampoo for a classic refresh between wash days.
R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste
Head for dry terrain with Badlands. One part dry shampoo, one part styling paste, 100% badass. Use when you want to extend the life of a blow-out or add volumizing texture.
Good for adding amazing second-day texture and absorbing oil. Its matte finish and reworkable hold mean no build up, just serious style.
Great for bangs and short styles
Spiritualized dry shampoo mist
Great as a style refresher and for those on the go - also ideal for post-workout.
Elevate your hair to higher powers. SPIRITUALIZED Dry Shampoo Mist transcends ordinary dry shampoo. Its revolutionary micellar formula has suspended cleansing powder leaving hair and scalp feeling cleaner than regular dry shampoos - with no powdery residue.
Good For
In between shampoo cleansing, to help remove build up. Soothing for itchy or dry scalps. Cleansing while wearing braids, weaves and wigs. Refreshing hair.
Death Valley Dry Shampoo
R+Co Bestseller. Perfect on day 2 to absorb excess oil and extend your blowout or add volume.
Liven it up with DEATH VALLEY, the quickest way to get volume and body into your hair. This dry shampoo absorbs extra oil and adds texture for an untamed look.
Good For
Easy, big, messy Bardot (or Bon Jovi) hair.
Skyline
Dry shampoo powder
Day 3 and beyond - intense oil absorption.
TSA approved.
Diatomaceous Earth, a mineral compound that absorbs impurities on the hair and scalp and gives hair subtle texture and grip.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
Bigger, better, full-on glamorous hair. This invisible dry hair spray builds in incredible volume and sultry texture. Zeolite crystallines absorb oil at the roots, leaving you with just-styled hair for days (and nights).
A revolutionary (invisible) dry spray for incredible volume
Absorbs oil at the roots without powdery residue to extend time between washes
Builds in rough-luxe texture & volume
Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
Instantly clean. Extend your blowout and prevent damage with our transformative dry shampoo. Absorbs product buildup, oil, and impurities with translucent powders while soothing scalp and restoring strength and softness. Fragrance-retention technology means our signature scent stays with you all day.
Translucent powders instantly absorb dirt and oil from hair and scalp
Hair is soft, smooth and touchable
Does not add texture, grip or weight
Nourishes and fortifies dry, damaged hair
Maintains hair health and color vibrancy by extending blowout and prolonging time between styling
Leaves hair with body and movement
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains ultra-fine, oil-absorbing rice starch that removes buildup and odor, leaving hair instantly clean and refreshed. Its UV-protecting, argan oil-infused formula breaks down instantly, leaving no dull residue and maintaining the natural richness of dark, brunette tones.
Davines Invisible Dry Shampoo
Waterless style extender that cleanses the hair, thus adding volume without any residue. It absorbs oil and impurities leaving behind a soft and natural finish. It helps to prolong the duration of the blow-dry by delaying the time of washing.
Refreshes the hair and scalp without residue;
Leaves the hair with a soft natural finish;
Absorbs excess oils promoting a volumizing effect, able to extend the life of a blowdry.
95.5% of biodegradable ingredients with CO2 neutral packaging.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Talc-Free
what is perk up dry shampoo?
perk it up! this talc-free dry shampoo absorbs oil, reduces odor, and with an invisible finish, all while restoring 'oomph.’
who it's for
strands calling for shampoo 3–4x per week
why it's special
infused with nutrient-rich sea buckthorn + natural rice starch (no talc!), perk up is the ultimate dry shampoo for a classic refresh between wash days.
