Let's face it—sometimes washing your hair just isn't in the cards! Whether you're extending a blowout, squeezing in a workout or simply hitting the snooze button one too many times (we've all been there!), dry shampoo is the miracle product that keeps on giving. This hair-refreshing wonder absorbs excess oil, adds volume and can transform limp, greasy strands into bouncy, fresh-looking locks in just minutes.
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Whether you're looking for an affordable drugstore option (hello, budget-friendly beauty!) or ready to splurge on a luxury formula (treat yourself!), we've got the insider recommendations straight from the pros who style Hollywood's most famous manes.
Top Dry Shampoos
Best Overall: Amika Perk Up Dry ShampooBest Splurge: Oribe Gold Lust Dry ShampooBest Drugstore: Batiste Original Dry ShampooBest for All Hair Types: Scruples Dry Shampoo Fresh FinishBest Vegan: Cake Beauty's The 'Do Gooder'Best Multi-Tasker: Rocco Donna Professional Dry ShampooBest for Dark Hair: Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo for Dark TonesBest Refillable Option: Crown Affair The Refillable Dry ShampooBest Clean Formula: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat MilkBest Organic: Acure Dry Shampoo"Splitting the hair into 1-inch sections and applying directly on the root is the most effective way to use any kind of dry shampoo," explains Mia Santiago, celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Mariska Hargitay, Martha Stewart, and Hugh Jackman.
Most experts agree that distance matters when applying. "Hold the bottle about 6–8 inches from your scalp and spray directly at your roots in sections," advises celebrity hairstylist Emilio Uribe.
Ashley West has a clever application tip: "I personally like to apply my dry shampoo prior to my skincare routine to let it set and absorb excess oil. After I've finished, I'll use a blow dryer to 'blow out' any unnecessary dry shampoo residue. It brings my hair back to life every time."
When Should You Use Dry Shampoo?
"If you put dry shampoo in before a workout or before going to bed, the dry shampoo will absorb the sweat and oils as they come out so you aren't fighting an uphill battle!" shares Santiago, offering a proactive approach.
William Whatley, Creative Education Director for Scruples, offers practical guidance on frequency: "I recommend to my clients going 2 to 3 days at most between wet shampoo, using a dry shampoo to absorb the excess oils. I would not recommend doing more than 2 to 3 applications in a week before I did an actual wet shampoo to make sure that I get the scalp and hair completely cleansed."
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10 Best Dry Shampoos, Tested by Celebrity Stylists
Best Overall: Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Celebrity stylists Ashley West and Annagjid "Kee" Taylor both named this as their top pick. "It's talc-free and leaves no white residue," raves Taylor. The lightweight formula refreshes hair without weighing it down and works beautifully on virtually all hair types and textures.
Best Splurge: Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
"If you're looking to find the Rolls Royce of dry shampoos, Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo is it," shares Zoey Taylor. "An extravagance, a luxuriously pleasurable experience! The scent is Oribe signature: Côte d'Azur. An aroma of an expensive perfume—seriously turns heads." celebrity hair stylist Allie Kate agrees, naming it her top luxury pick as well.
Best Drugstore: Batiste Original Dry Shampoo
This affordable favorite gets multiple expert endorsements. "Batiste is famous for good reasons: inexpensive, easily accessible, and efficient," says Zoey Taylor. "My number one pick, Original, works for all hair types and smells clean and classic." Allie Kate is also a fan, making this a true budget-friendly winner.
Best for All Hair Types: Scruples Dry Shampoo Fresh Finish
Whatley, who has worked with major designers like Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, can't say enough good things about this versatile formula. "I love it and it's very easy to apply and results are immediate. It can be a savior in a pinch," he shares. He says it also adds body and volume to hair, making it a client favorite.
Best Vegan: Cake Beauty's The 'Do Gooder'
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Best Multi-Tasker: Rocco Donna Professional Dry Shampoo
Uribe swears by this versatile product: "I love the way this dry shampoo finishes. It adds texture without the telltale white residue you get from so many other dry shampoos." He adds that it smells amazing and works beautifully on every hair type.
Best for Dark Hair: Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo for Dark Tones
"This dry shampoo is one of the best recommendations that I have for either brown-headed people or those who have deep hair colors," shares Zoey Taylor. "It is tinted to seamlessly blend with darker hair, which takes away the risk of developing white residue—a common complaint from my clients." She adds that it has UV protection as well, so it'll keep your colors from fading.
Best Refillable Option: Crown Affair The Refillable Dry Shampoo
Both West and Annagjid "Kee" Taylor recommend this eco-friendly option. Taylor notes that it "has a brush so you can precisely target the area you're looking to apply." The refillable packaging makes it better for the environment, while the precise applicator ensures you're not wasting product.
Best Clean Formula: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
"Klorane is a staple in the industry, especially among stylists looking for something reliable, gentle, and flexible," raves Zoey Taylor. "I love this product because oat milk calms your scalp, while super-fine plant-based powders absorb oil and odor without leaving a telltale white cast. " She adds that it works for all hair types, including fine and color-treated hair.
Best Organic: Acure Dry Shampoo
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William Whatley, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Creative Education Director for ScruplesEmilio Uribe, Celebrity Hair StylistAnnagjid "Kee" Taylor, Celebrity Hair Stylist and owner of Deeper Than Hair salonMia Santiago, Celebrity Hairstylist who works with Mariska Hargitay and Hugh JackmanJoey Scandizzo, Celebrity Hairstylist who's styled Ruby Rose and Paris HiltonAshley West, HairstylistZoey Taylor, Hair Specialist at CurlsQueenAllie Kate, Hairstylist who's worked with Rachel Zoe Read More Details
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