We’re not quite sure how we survived before the miracle of dry shampoo. From bringing oily locks back to life, to plumping up clean (but limp) hair, dry shampoo can hide a multitude of hair sins—and fast.
Usually taking the form of powders or sprays, a good dry shampoo will give your hair a second life without any crunch, flaky-ness or obvious residue. With this in mind, we’ve searched far and wide for the best dry shampoos on offer—at every price point.
So whether you’re after a budget buy or willing to spend a pretty penny, here are 10 dry shampoos worth adding to your shopping list—all ELLE-editor approved.
Bumble and Bumble
Prêt-à-Powder by Bumble and Bumble, $41 at Mecca
This triple-threat dry shampoo, style extender and volume in a pinch of invisible hair powder by cult favourite Bumble and Bumble will become a mainstay in your travel toiletries pack.
Philosophy
Amazing Grace Dry Shampoo by Philosophy, $35 at Mecca
If you’re not impressed by the sophisticated scent of this dry shampoo, its ability to texturise lifeless hair like no other will convert you.
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Playa
Pure Dry Shampoo by Playa, $38 at Mecca
If you’re after the experience of a flower bath without having to actually take one, Playa’s dry shampoo—formulated with rose petal powder and white willow bark—is a worthy alternative.
Klorane
Extra Gentle Oat Milk Dry Shampoo 50ml by Klorane, $7.99 at Adore Beauty
Cult French beauty brand Klorane has designed a dry shampoo that cleans your hair without drying it out—because if the French to anything well, it’s low maintenance beauty.
De Lorenzo
Essential Treatments Absorb Dry Shampoo by De Lorenzo, $20.90 at LF Hair & Beauty Supplier
Infused with rich plant based oils and pure botanical extracts, De Lorenzo’s dry shampoo combines the cleaning potential of a shampoo with the conditioning perks of a hair mask.
Batiste
Dry shampoo Tropical by Batiste, $9.99 at Priceline
The cult-classic drugstore favourite, Batiste’s dry shampoo is the most popular dry shampoo in the world (truly—2.25 are bottles sold every second) for a reason.
Kerastase
Kérastase VIP Volume in Powder by Kerastase, $38 at AdoreBeauty
A luxe dry shampoo you’ll want to display on your vanity. Those with fine hair will love the thickening effect it gives, as well as a serious root lift for that extra oomph.
Moroccanoil
Dry shampoo by Moroccanoil, $42.95 at Adorebeauty
An essential product for the summer months, this argan oil-infused formula has rice starch that absorbs oil and built-in UV protection to protect your hair from the natural environment.
Amika
Perk Up Dry Shampoo by Amika, $29.95 at RY
Unlike most dry shampoos that use talc, the Amika Perk Me Up Dry Shampoo uses only natural rice starch to absorb oil. It’s a lightweight formula that creates texture and volume for a quick and flawless touch-up.
