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The warmer months ahead foretell adjusted hair routines. Along with a new blow dryer, you might be on the lookout for the best dry shampoo to help you soothe your scalp between washes, preserve your style, or simply provide that extra volume and oomph between wash days.
How often should you use dry shampoo? Trichologist and colorist Bridgette Hill says that, depending on hair type and texture, a dry shampoo can be used up to twice a day. “The important factor is ensuring there is a healthy hair care routine that balances the use of dry shampoo,” she notes. “If someone is using a dry shampoo daily, a proper shampoo with water should be performed at least every two to three days.”
Picking the perfect formula for your hair type makes all the difference. “All textures can use dry shampoo but it may not be necessary or as beneficial for someone with coily hair,” says celebrity hairstylist Erinn Courtney. “Straight, wavy, or loosely curled hair benefits from dry shampoo most. Some dry shampoos are made for more oily hair so they should be picked accordingly to what kind of help your hair needs to feel fresh again.”
Brooklyn-based hairstylist Mickiela Smith—also a trichologist and founder of hair-care platform Mmsmith.co—adds that for those with allergies or sensitive skin, it may be worth having a conversation with your doctor as they can provide a medicated, waterless shampoo to ease scalp woes. But for those in search of a shoppable solution, here are 13 suggestions to help you find the best dry shampoo to use this season and beyond.
For Sensitive Scalps
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
These dry shampoos are developed specifically for oily scalps, with soothing oat milk to combat irritation. This formulation is also great for those with dark hair, making it so that no residue shows up on the scalp. Because of its calming capabilities, pro hairstylist Karen Miller recommends it for sensitive skin types.
For a Blowout Refresh
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
This iconic product drinks up excess oil and build-up in the scalp, leaving it itch-free—thanks to soothing lavender and chamomile extracts—and revived.
For Curly Hair
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo
According to Miller, those with curly hair should consider this Living Proof formula. “This absorbs the oils and leaves the curls feeling refreshed and doesn’t flake up,” she says. What more could you ask for?
For Added Volume
Philip Kingsley One More Day Refreshing Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo helps with thickening and volumizing hair thanks to oryza sativa (rice starch), while panthenol keeps moisture in the hair, and niaminamide protects the scalp from getting dry.
For Clarifying
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo is the ultimate refresher. It works well on all hair types, including color-treated strands. The binchotan charcoal clarifies the scalp, while biotin strengthens the hair throughout the process.
Editor’s Pick
Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo
Senior commerce editor Julie Tong says the Crown Affair Dry Shampoo might be the best she’s ever tried—so much so that she wrote a full review about it. In short, though, she says that after lightly massaging the powder in, she’s left with unbelievably “revitalized and volumized hair—sans shampoo—in minutes” even on her dark-colored hair.
For Natural Hair & Protective Styles
Sunday II Sunday Root Refresh Micellar Rinse
Both Courtney and Miller are fans of Sunday II Sunday Root Refresh Micellar Rinse, which is formulated as a spray for a thoughtful alternative to traditional dry shampoos. “Natural hair flourishes when moisturized so this [dry shampoo] does a great job collecting the oil and sweat from the scalp, rids the hair of odor, and keeps the hair strands soft and moisturized,” says Courtney. “[It’s] is also great for sensitive scalps as micellar water and apple cider vinegar are great for soothing irritation on the scalp and skin while style getting the clean feeling.” Because it refreshes without drying, Miller notes this is perfect for extending your wash and go.
For Soothing the Scalp
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo includes essential oils like basil and peppermint that help to nourish and soothe the scalp. It has the welcome effect of leaving hair looking shiny, not greasy, without any residue.
For Thick Hair
OGX Extra Strength Refresh & Restore + Coconut Miracle Oil Dry Shampoo
“For thick hair, I love OGX Extra Strength Refresh & Restore Dry Shampoo because you can be sure that it’ll penetrate extra-thick strands to get out all of the oil and sweat—unlike other dry shampoos that may just graze the surface,” explains Courtney. The tropical scent is truly an added bonus.
For Color-Treated Hair
Pureology Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
Along with your other coveted products specifically for color-treated hair, get your hands on a high-performance dry shampoo too that won’t strip your color or damaged strands. With Pureology’s Style + Protect formula, expect immediate oil and dirt absorption without dryness or stiffness.
For Fine Hair
Ouai Super Dry Shampoo
Want to extend your wash day schedule even with fine hair? Miller recommends this dry shampoo from Jen Atkin’s beloved hair-care line Ouai. She says, “this removes oil but also adds volume making it great for fine/thin hair, not weighing it down.”
For Dark Hair
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones
Those with darker colored hair might caution against dry shampoo in fear of powdery product build-up. You’re in luck though. Miller says “this gives you all the benefits of a dry shampoo with added tint for dark-colored hair.” If flaking is your concern though, she’d advise: “don’t apply dry shampoo directly to the scalp; applying in sections and in between the hair strands works best.”
For a Custom Formula
Prose Custom Dry Shampoo
This dry shampoo is customizable, making it great for all hair types, though each formula has a few things in common: it won’t leave a white residue, and tapioca starch provides volume while witch hazel extract controls excess oils.
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