Shampoo Hair Without Getting Wet
Clean greasy strands without stepping foot in the shower.
“Much like Little House on the Prairie, Sunday night is hair washing night,” YouBeauty senior editor, Courtney Dunlop, recently bemoaned on Twitter.
It’s a sentiment that’s spawned a burgeoning industry of dry shampoo, named for the product’s seemingly miraculous ability to refresh hair without the need for water. Harried women everywhere are rejoicing, as more skip their daily sudsing ritual in favor of more sleep, more free time and more sanity.
“Dry shampoo beats the old-time trick of using baby powder because aerosols and nozzles better direct application,” says San Diego celebrity stylist and salon owner, Jet Rhys.
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Options range the gamut with budget versions that include oil-absorbing particles and basic scents while pricier picks employ micronized powders for greater volume and extras like tea tree oil to prevent dandruff. Higher end options also offer elegant fragrance blends that mimic shampoo-fresh hair, adds Rhys.
To apply dry shampoo, bend forward and work in sections holding the spray several inches from hair and directing the nozzle towards the scalp. Next massage roots with fingertips to build volume and to spread the formula through strands, instructs Rhys.
However you use it, dry shampoo is one of those hero products that you’ll likely wonder how you ever did without. Check out the best picks of the crop in the gallery.
Dry Shampoo
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Best Volume
Sachajuan Volume Powder, $32
Dirt and oils that accumulate on the scalp between shampoos can leave hair limp and lifeless. This powder-based aerosol spray builds volume at the roots and dries with a matte finish. Spray four inches from scalp and shake excess powder out.
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Best Overall
René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, $24
Among dry shampoo aficionados, René Furterer remains a perpetual cult favorite. Rice and cornstarch powders freshen the scalp while clay and silica absorb oil and dirt. Even better, it doesn’t leave a white residue behind. Essential oils of peppermint, caraway and basil invigorate and scent the scalp.
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Best For Texture
Oribe Hair Care Dry Texturizing Spray, $39
Sexy hair is touchable—so über-stylist Oribe designed his texturizing spray with movement in mind. Patented polymers absorb oil to build body, while extracts of sunflower seed, ginger root, mango kiwi and passionflower add shine and manageability. It’s also a great texturizer to give strands a piecey look and hold them in place for updo styling.
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Best For Fine Hair
Pure NV BKT Rescue Dry Shampoo, $25
Dry shampoo particles can weigh baby fine hair down. This keratin-infused formula uses finely ground minerals and natural wax dissolvers to cleanse and hydrate weightlessly. Hold can 10 inches away and mist lightly all over hair, then brush out. A quick, once-over finishing shot of the blow dryer adds extra perk to fine strands.
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Best To Cover Grays
Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder, $19-$35 each.
Bumble and Bumble’s iconic hair powder comes in full coverage shades that mask gray roots. Since the formula requires a slightly oily surface to adhere, use a light application of pomade or wax at the root if applying on freshly washed and dried hair. (And if your hair is dirty, you’re good to go!) Hold can 10 inches from hair and spray as needed, allow to dry, and shake out any excess with fingers. Use a towel to cover shoulders if your hair is dark or if you’re wearing light clothing.
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Best For Travel
Stila Hair Refresher, $28
For gals on the go, nothing beats the portability of a traditional powder; there’s no worrying about carry-on size limitations or an aerosol going off unexpectedly. Stila’s version comes in two scents: a vanilla-amber Crème Bouquet or green tea-touched Jade Blossom.
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Best For Beginners
Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray, $25
No need to worry about applying incorrectly, just point and shoot: the nozzle design of Oscar Blandi’s dry shampoo cleverly controls product for direct contact on the scalp, where oil absorption is most needed. Lemon verbena makes for a stimulating scent and wheat proteins combine with vitamin E to strengthen strands.
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