Look, washing your hair can be a total drag. We understand. We’ve been saved by absorbent powders and refreshing sprays in between washes and after intense workouts many times — but the very best dry shampoos on the market go beyond simply cleansing the scalp.
Haircare brands like K18, The Rootist and Dae are offering revolutionary dry cleansers that promote a healthy scalp, regulate oil production, neutralize odours, add volume and provide days of freshness — so you’re spending less time washing your hair in the shower, less often.
To shop eight new and cool dry shampoo products your hair will love, scroll on.
Crown Affair hit Canadian shelves earlier this year and along with it came a silky dry shampoo powder that anyone with an oilier scalp should consider adding to their carts. While its persimmon-derived tannic acid ingredient deodorizes the hair and Tsubaki seed oil prevents scalp dryness and irritation, tapioca starch works to absorb unwanted oils.
If that weren’t enough, this potted powder is refillable (!!!) and comes with an adorable kabuki brush to allow for targeted application on hair of all types and textures. This includes folks with colour-treated hair!
Formulated with patented odorBind biotechnology, K18’s AirWash Dry Shampoo is a game-changer. This smart-release hair tech detects, traps and eliminates odour-causing molecules at the source, leaving hair feeling — and smelling — fresh for up to three days.
In addition, translucent micro-beads soak up scalp oils without stripping the hair or leaving behind a dreaded white cast. With continuous use, its biotech-derived Meditteranean microalgae ingredient balances sebum and keeps excess oil production in check for a healthier scalp.
If you’re a fitness buff, Batiste’s Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo deserves a permanent place in your gym bag. Once you begin to sweat, fragrance capsules within this shampoo’s formula burst and release a blast of green apple, pineapple and pear-scented freshness that lasts up to 24 hours.
Ahead of your workouts, give this innovative shampoo a shake and spray it onto your roots in sections from about 12 inches away. Then, massage the product into your scalp with your fingertips and voila — your hair will be ready for whatever your personal trainer throws at you.
Need to touch your hair up on the go? The Rootist’s talc-free Refillable Dry Shampoo Powder has got you and your roots covered. This oil- and sweat-absorbing powder is infused with a proprietary Rootbiomic Ferment technology which promotes a more hydrated scalp and healthier hair overall, as well as anchored roots.
With a built-in brush, you can toss this shampoo into your purse and reapply as needed, no matter where you are. Plus, its vanishing tint makes it suitable for those with darker hair. No powdery scalps in sight!
Olaplex’s No. 4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo gives hair that just-washed feeling without needing to set foot in the shower. Inside this cleanser, soothing rambutan seed extract neutralizes odours and ultra-fine micro starch absorbs oils without leaving behind any residue, buildup, or clogged pores.
And, like all of our favourite Olaplex products, this one is formulated with the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, too. Suitable for all hair types and textures, this dry shampoo is sure to come in handy between wash days.
Prose is the hair and skincare brand creating custom products we think you’ll love — including this Custom Dry Shampoo. At its core, it’s a translucent, powder shampoo that refreshes the scalp, extends hairstyles and amplifies volume, but the rest is up to you.
After your online consultation (which analyzes your hair goals and over 80 other factors that can affect your hair) is complete, the brand’s AI-powered algorithm works to create a unique-to-you product filled with clean ingredients. On the bottle, you can take the personalization aspect even further by adding your name to the label.
A dry shampoo that absorbs oil and boosts volume? Yes, please! Dae’s trendy Fairy Duster Volumizing Dry Shampoo Powder is well worth the hype. Infused with natural cleansing and exfoliating properties, it’s a gentle yet effective powder anyone can use. Noted with the brand’s Signature Citrus Scent, this spritz-on shampoo also leaves a delicious trail of orange blossom and warm vanilla in its wake.
With as many as 600 pumps worth of product inside, it’s the non-aerosol spray that just keeps on giving.
If your scalp is feeling out of sorts, allow Oribe’s Serene Scalp Dry Shampoo Powder to reset and revive it. Upon application, it instantly mattifies the scalp while soaking up dirt, oil and product buildup. Over time, it works to regulate and prevent excess sebum and oil production.
Best of all, this powder extends the time needed between wash days, while keeping your roots feeling fresh and clean. What’s not to love?
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