The Definitive Guide to Dry Shampoo

These classic sprays with an oil-absorbing, powdery feel are the most common type of dry shampoo. Using microscopic and fast-absorbing powders, these selections are typically odorless and have a pretty straightforward application process that gets the job done.

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, 1.8 oz ($12)

Batiste Dry Shampoo ($9)

Psssst! Instant Dry Shampoo ($6)

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo ($13)

Dove Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo ($5)

After the initial dry shampoo craze settled, several brands emerged with new and reimagined formulas that offered something different from the traditional powdery sprays. These versions use other oil absorbents — like cornstarch and cedar bark extract — to relay a different, equally effective texture.

Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Shampoo ($25)

Show Beauty Premiere Dry Shampoo ($35)

Alterna Cleanse Extend Translucent Dry Shampoo ($22)

The worst part about many dry shampoos? That white, powdery residue that can be really visible for those with darker hair colors. Thankfully, many brands have reworked their dry shampoos to accommodate brunettes.

Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk ($20)

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo For Brunettes ($23)

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones ($26)

We'll admit, dry shampoo in loose powder form seems a little intimidating — but it's surprisingly easy to apply! Simply shake a little bit onto your roots and massage the powder until it's fully absorbed. Some prefer this variation to the spray because it allows you to have more control over how much product will be applied and where.

Bumble and Bumble Pret-à-Powder ($27)

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder ($21)

Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry Shampoo Lift Powder ($34)

This paste offering is an inventive take on dry shampoo that actually serves a dual purpose: not only does it use volcanic ash to cleanse the scalp, but it also serves as a styling product with some sturdy hold.

R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste-Colorless ($28)

So you've applied dry shampoo to your roots but your ends are starting to look a little brittle, and you want to avoid washing your hair at all costs. Luckily, there's a product for that. When applied to your ends, dry conditioner works to restore moisture and thereby minimize split ends.

Oribe Soft Dry Conditioner Spray ($36)

Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner ($24)

Kardashian Beauty Take 2 Dry Conditioner ($15)

Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Conditioner ($25)

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