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  5. 10 Dry Shampoos That Will Keep Your Hair Looking Fresh in Between Washes

10 Dry Shampoos That Will Keep Your Hair Looking Fresh in Between Washes

By Hana Hong and Rebecca Carhart
Updated April 06, 2020
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We’ve all had days where we didn’t have the time or energy to wash our hair, which is why we love dry shampoo so much. This life-saving product will soak up any dirt or oil on your scalp, allowing you to get away without washing your tresses for another day (or two).

Beauty fanatics and hairstylists alike can attest that not all dry shampoos are created equal, which is why they are so vocal when they find options they love. While all dry shampoos are supposed to refresh hair and absorb excess oils, some can actually leave you looking like a powdery mess. To avoid any dandruff-like residue, celebrity hairstylist Linet K suggests spraying it from at least six inches away on two- or three-day-old hair. This will help suck up any excess oil without leaving behind any unwanted white streaks.

Some of the most beloved dry shampoos are specially formulated to add volume and texture, while others can moisturize and repair dry and brittle strands. Other dry shampoos are so versatile, you can even use them as styling products on clean hair. Linet says she uses them on her clients to achieve a tousled beachy look on natural waves or hot tool waves.

Like most hair products, the number of dry shampoos available at both drugstore and luxury beauty retailers can feel overwhelming. To help you cut through the clutter, we rounded up the 10 best dry shampoos based on customer reviews. These popular dry shampoos are not only best sellers, but they also have thousands of five-star ratings. Keep reading to shop the top-rated dry shampoos that will give you a straight-from-the-salon look.
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Best for Color-Treated Hair: TRESemmé Pro Pure Clean Dry Shampoo

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If you’re looking to refresh color-treated hair in between washes, Linet suggests looking for an option that is “sulfate and paraben-free so that it doesn’t strip or discolor any color your hair may have.” This TRESemmé dry shampoo ticks those boxes and more. It’s specially infused with a natural tapioca cleanser to moisturize and revive dry and dirty hair, and hundreds of users seem to agree that their hair felt less greasy after one use.

To buy: $8, cvs.com.

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Best Overall: Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

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Looking to extend the life of your blowouts? Over 50,000 Sephora shoppers recommend this dry shampoo by Drybar. This handy product not only absorbs oil, but it also adds lift and volume to your hairdo. Customers love how well it maintains hair between washes and how clean it smells. Plus, reviewers say this dry shampoo blends easily into dark-colored and curly hair.

To buy: $23, sephora.com.

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Best Talc-Free Option: Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

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This popular dry shampoo by Amika has an impressive 4.2-star rating on Amazon. Unlike other dry shampoos, which are usually talc-based, this product soaks up your hair oils by using natural rice starch, ensuring there will be no powdery build-up left behind. One promising review said, “This stuff is idiot-proof. No weird white residue, adds volume, and smells AMAZING. I find myself looking forward to the days I sleep through my alarm and need to skip washing my hair.”

To buy: $25; sephora.com.

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Best for Volume: Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo

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In the market for a dry shampoo that instantly soaks up dirt and oil, cleanses, and pumps hair with volume? Try this option by Dove. Happy customers gave the weightless formula amazing reviews because it smells great, absorbs the oil, and allows you to skip washes for days at a time.

To buy: $5, walgreens.com.

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Best Gentle Option: Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk

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This award-winning dry shampoo by Klorane has been a cult-favorite among beauty addicts for years. The hypoallergenic formula cleans oily hair using ultra-gentle botanical ingredients, making it perfect for even the most sensitive of scalps. In a five-day usage test, 92 percent of women reported the product gave them clean hair in under five minutes.

To buy: $20, sephora.com.

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Best Smelling Option: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

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Customers love this dry shampoo by Living Proof not only because of how effective it is at absorbing oil, but also because it has a time-released fragrance that delivers a light, clean scent throughout the day. Linet recommends the dry shampoo because it is “lightweight, smells great, and absorbs oil.” And she’s not the only one who is a fan; one reviewer loves the product so much, she called it “life-changing.”

To buy: $25, ulta.com.

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Best Drugstore Option: Batiste Dry Shampoo

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This option by Batiste is one of the most popular dry shampoos thanks to its ability to instantly refresh your hair. Over 4,700 customers have given it a nearly five-star rating on Ulta, with many calling it the “best dry shampoo ever.” Many even said the product left their hair full of body, bounce, and texture.

To buy: $9, ulta.com.

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Best Unscented Option: Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo

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Clean your hair in 30 seconds flat with this Not Your Mother’s dry shampoo. Ulta customers can’t stop raving about how well it absorbs oil without leaving behind any buildup or residue—and shoppers who are sensitive to fragrance love that it’s unscented. Plus, the dry shampoo is so effective, 85 percent of users say they would recommend it to their friends and family.

To buy: $6, ulta.com.

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Best Option With Charcoal: IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo

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With more than 10,000 likes and a 4.4-star rating, this dry shampoo from IGK is one of the most popular options at Sephora. It uses a charcoal powder to eliminate odors and excess oils, leaving you with a squeaky clean scalp. The beloved product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and 84 percent of Sephora customers say they love it so much they would recommend it to others.

To buy: $27, sephora.com.

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Best Hair Strengthening Option: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo

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Oribe’s beloved dry shampoo features the brand’s signature complex containing watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower extracts that work together to protect hair from both photoaging and keratin loss. It also uses lavender and chamomile to moisturize hair and myrrh extract to nourish and strengthen strands. “Oribe Gold Lust dry shampoo is my absolute fave because it smells amazing, gives hair gorgeous volume and spray translucent so there’s never any residue evident on the scalp,” said Linet.

To buy: $48, dermstore.com.

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1 of 10 Best for Color-Treated Hair: TRESemmé Pro Pure Clean Dry Shampoo
2 of 10 Best Overall: Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo
3 of 10 Best Talc-Free Option: Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
4 of 10 Best for Volume: Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo
5 of 10 Best Gentle Option: Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
6 of 10 Best Smelling Option: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
7 of 10 Best Drugstore Option: Batiste Dry Shampoo
8 of 10 Best Unscented Option: Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Dry Shampoo
9 of 10 Best Option With Charcoal: IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo
10 of 10 Best Hair Strengthening Option: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo

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