The best dry shampoos of 2019
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Dry shampoo is a godsend for anyone, whether you’re looking to freshen up a days-old style, zap oil, or add volume to your hair (without pulling out your favorite hair styling tools). It can save you time in the morning or preserve color-treated hair by minimizing true washing. That said, there are countless dry shampoos available everywhere from drugstores to salons, all claiming to be the best: so narrowing it down is anything but easy. That’s where we come in.
We rounded up the best dry shampoo on the market and tested the sprays, powders, and foams on fine, straight hair, and thick, curly hair. Here are our favorites:
1. Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo
Dove's dry shampoo leaves hair feeling almost suspiciously clean, closer to the freshness of a real shampoo than any other product we tested. The spray is fine and leaves behind little to no visible residue or chalky buildup in any hair type, from thin, blonde hair to thick, dark locks. The spray doesn't weigh hair down or stiffen it up, but on the flip side, it doesn't add too much volume, either. It has the recognizably fresh scent of Dove products that so many know and love. If you're looking for clean, fresh-feeling hair, Dove’s dry shampoo won't disappoint.
Get Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo for $4.88 at Walmart
2. DryBar Detox Dry Shampoo
Detox DryBar dry shampoo is the quintessential dry shampoo: it adds high-impact texture and volume, and zaps grease and oil with just a little spritz. It’s amazing and effective. It has the brand's classic, musky salon scent that can be perfumey, if not overpowering at times. It leaves behind some residue that can leave roots feeling a little chalky after use, but the trade-off is incredible volume. The spray comes in both light and dark tones to match your hair color. Keep in mind you can buy 6 bottles of Dove for the price of one Detox, so it may not be the best choice for the budget-conscious consumer, but it does work as a two-in-one freshener and styler.
Get DryBar Detox Dry Shampoo for $23 at Ulta
3. MorroccanOil Dry Shampoo
Moroccanoil dry shampoo is great for dry, dehydrated, or curly hair. It's infused with argan oil, so it moisturizes as it de-greases and it actually leaves hair feeling clean and silky instead of chalky and dull, while still adding some volume. It comes in both light and dark tones to match hair, and a little scalp massage totally eliminates any visible residue. Its light vanilla scent is not overwhelming and testers noted that it "smells absolutely delicious," and "the best of the bunch." While it doesn’t soak up as much oil as DryBar’s Detox, it’s a great option for those with dryer locks or scalp issues.
Get MorroccanOil Dry Shampoo for $26 at Sephora
4. Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo
Oribe dry shampoo is lightweight, invisible, and doesn't add any grip or weight to your hair. Made with watermelon and lychee, it has a very faint, slightly citrusy smell and it leaves almost no residue behind: most dry shampoo leaves behind a white dust that must be massaged in, but Oribe is undetectable on contact in even dark hair, yet eliminates all signs of oil. In that way, its performance is similar to Dove's. It does what it's promised, but at an exorbitant price: plus, the spray comes out jet-engine fast, which can feel wasteful for such an expensive product.
Get Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo for $36 at Dermstore
5. Psssst! Instant Dry Shampoo
Psssst! dry shampoo has been a drugstore staple for years. It leaves hair feeling light after use, leaving behind some product buildup though hair doesn't feel too chalky or heavy—however, it doesn't do a great job at reducing the appearance of oil or adding volume and texture. It gets the job done in a pinch, but there isn’t anything remarkable or life-changing about it.
Get Psssst! Instant Dry Shampoo for $6.99 at Ulta
See the full roundup of dry shampoos tested on Reviewed.com.
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