Top 10 Dry Shampoos

HOW IT WORKS
Crown Affair's Refillable Dry Shampoo comes with a talc-free shampoo powder and a kabuki brush. To use it, dip the brush into the powder before applying it directly to your scalp and roots where needed. Then, use your fingers to distribute the powder evenly.

FORMULA FACT
The primary ingredient in this shampoo powder is persimmon-derived tannic acid, a deodorizing addition that leaves hair smelling clean.

HOW IT WORKS
Impressive results aren't always synonymous with a high price tag, and this Dove dry shampoo is proof. Formulated to amp up volume and fullness without adding weight, just a few quick sprays is all it takes to absorb oil and grime—even when your hair hasn't seen a real shampoo in days.

PROMISING REVIEW
"This is my favorite dry shampoo! I've tried a handful of other brands from $4 a bottle to $35 a bottle, and this takes the cake for me. It smells lovely, it works great, and it actually volumizes."

HOW IT WORKS
This non-aerosol dry shampoo from Bumble and Bumble helps add volume and texture to your strands while absorbing oil and cleansing roots. You can apply it straight to your roots or add a pinch to your brush or palms before tousling your locks.

FORMULA FACT
A handful of plant-based ingredients are packed into the Prêt-à-Powder Dry Shampoo. There's corn and tapioca starches, as well as oat flour.

HOW IT WORKS
If you've reached rock bottom when it comes to skipping washes, reach for this heavy-duty formula. It's packed with charcoal, a miracle ingredient that absorbs oil and eliminates odor all without water.

MORE TO KNOW
Because this formula actually cleanses hair, you can go even longer between washes—even after a workout. Consider it your newest gym bag staple.

HOW IT WORKS
Nothing's worse than waking up with flat hair and having no time to do anything about it. Batiste's Original Dry shampoo not only takes care of all that excess oil fast but also boosts body and texture for waves and curls that are even bouncier than they were yesterday.

MORE TO KNOW
You can pick this one up in tons of different scents and hair colors, too.

HOW IT WORKS
Eva NYC's Freshen Up Invisible Dry Shampoo is a weightless spray that uses natural rice starch to absorb oil and sweat. The addition of vitamin C and fatty acids in the formula helps this spray to nourish and add shine to dry strands.

MORE TO KNOW
Reviews for this dry shampoo on Target mention it can leave a white cast. Make sure to rub it in adequately, especially if you have dark hair. 

HOW IT WORKS
In true Moroccanoil form, this dry shampoo is extra moisturizing—a factor that many formulas get wrong. It'll still take care of all that oil and buildup, but it doubles down on nourishment in the process thanks to argan oil.

MORE TO KNOW
This also comes in a "light tones" formula, which is perfect for hair that's blonde, platinum, white, or grey. 

HOW IT WORKS
This dry shampoo doesn't just look luxurious—it feels luxurious too. Reviewers rave about its ability to quickly absorb oil and add lift to the roots, all while remaining lightweight and smelling divine (you can thank the brand's signature Côte d'Azur scent for that).

FORMULA FACT
This formula also doubles as a heat protectant, so you won't need to worry about adding even more product to your already weighed-down hair.

HOW IT WORKS
Texture is everything when it comes to reviving unwashed hair, and Amika's Perk Up Dry Shampoo delivers it. With rice starch and seabuckthorn, it adds volume, movement, and oomph while it cleanses.

MORE TO KNOW
In consumer testing of 30 participants, 100% said their hair and scalp were instantly refreshed after one use.

HOW IT WORKS
PSA: "Perfect Hair Day" is not an exaggeration here, people. Living Proof's dry shampoo is formulated with a patented molecule that actually removes dirt and oil from hair just like a regular shampoo would—all while remaining transparent. To top it all off, it also contains odor neutralizers and a time-released fragrance that ensures hair smells fresh all day long.

PROMISING REVIEW
"I was shocked when I tried this out after a workout and my sweaty hair looked freshly washed and dried. Going on two days later with just some touch-up sprays, and I am in love with this product. Definitely buying the mini to keep at work!"