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14 Dry Shampoos for No-Wash Days
Dry shampoos that refresh no-wash days and make life easier, while staying gentle on the scalp.
Text Ebru Kabacık
Dry shampoo is one of haircare’s most reliable shortcuts. When washing your hair is not an option, this easy fix steps in and instantly makes things look more put together. By absorbing excess oil and adding lift at the roots, dry shampoos refresh the hair in minutes. All it takes is spraying the product onto the roots from a distance, waiting around 30 seconds, and massaging it into the scalp.
Because dry shampoos do not cleanse the scalp the way traditional shampoos do, it is best to use them in moderation or balance them out with regular scalp-clearing treatments.
Dry shampoo formulas have come a long way in recent years. Today’s options use gentle, oil-absorbing starches and clays that work well even on sensitive scalps. Many are also enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, biotin, niacinamide, and oat to help care for the scalp. While sprays are still the most common format, powder versions in jars and brush-on options are now part of the mix. Some have light, fresh scents, but if your scalp tends to react easily, fragrance-free formulas are usually the better choice.
Below are 14 dry shampoos that tackle oily roots and keep both hair and scalp in mind.
Editor’s note: Dry shampoos can leave behind white residue. If you are wearing dark clothing, apply before getting dressed or make sure to brush through your hair before heading out.
Ouai Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo Melrose Place, $30
Ouai’s dry shampoo reduces oil and sweat without leaving a chalky residue. Its floral scent blends red berries with sandalwood, musk, peony, freesia, jasmine, and bergamot.
Olaplex No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo, $30
Built around Olaplex’s bond-building technology, this formula goes beyond oil control. It refreshes the hair and supports damaged, color-treated strands. Lightweight and residue-free, it never feels heavy at the roots.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, $33
For a fresher, shinier finish, let this dry shampoo sit for about 30 seconds before massaging it into the scalp. Glycerin in the formula helps maintain moisture.
K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo, $48
A little goes a long way. Designed to absorb excess oil and sweat, the formula features algae extracts, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to help care for the scalp.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, $16
Rice starch keeps excess oil in check, while sea buckthorn extracts rich in vitamins A and C and fatty acids protect the scalp from dryness.
Crown Affair Dry Shampoo, $48
Applied with a brush for targeted use, this dry shampoo feels especially polished. Camellia seed oil helps support moisture in dry scalps.
Urban Care It’s So High Dry Shampoo, 569.90 TL
This local favorite helps balance sebum at the scalp. UV filters shield the hair from heat and sun exposure, and a keratin complex smooths damaged strands.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo, $25
Charcoal absorbs excess oil, witch hazel regulates sebum, and biotin strengthens the hair. The scent feels fresh with subtle mint and vanilla notes.
Kérastase Fresh Affair Fine Fragrance & Oil-Absorbing Dry Shampoo, $41
Vitamin E nourishes the hair, while rice starch targets oily roots. The fragrance is crisp and fresh, with lemon and orange notes.
Davines More Inside Invisible This Is An Intensive Dry Shampoo, $40
Lightweight and residue-free, this formula adds volume to fine hair while leaving it soft. Vanilla and grapefruit notes give it a clean, fresh scent.
Phyto Softness Dry Shampoo, $16
Rice starch absorbs excess oil and softens the hair, with prebiotics to care for the scalp.
Klorane Ultra-Gentle Dry Shampoo, $25
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo, $52
The packaging is sleek, and the formula cares for both hair and scalp. Niacinamide helps soothe the scalp, while botanical oils moisturize dry, damaged hair and help keep oil in check.
Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo, $36.55
Plant-based starch and clay derivatives absorb excess oil, while oat helps soothe sensitivity and gives hair a fuller, more voluminous look.
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