The best dry shampoos for your hair type

Spritz on one of these dry shampoos when you don't have time to wash your hair (or just don't want to).

By Kate Gertner and Dominique Lamberton

March 30, 2017

Whether your hair is dark, dry, fine or sweaty from a workout, these dry shampoos will freshen your locks in a flash. P.S. Try this (extra lazy) trick: Dust one on (just before bed) and let it work its oil absorbing magic while you sleep — genius, right?

Dry shampoo

For your gym bag

“Actually cleans hair.” That’s what this dry shampoo’s bottle reads — and we have to agree. The clean citrusy scent is the first clue that it’s working, followed by the visible absorption of post-workout oil and sweat. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $29.

The best dry shampoos for your hair type

For dark hair

Like the rest of Moroccanoil’s products, this dry shampoo smells amazing. The fact that it doesn’t leave white residue on dark hair is a huge selling point, and the argan-oil formula leaves locks shiny and vibrant. Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones, $29.

For reviving third-day hair

No dry shampoo roundup is complete without this cult favourite, and with good reason: it works. It instantly makes hair feel clean, buying you another day before washing (no matter how many have come before it). Batiste Original dry shampoo, $9.

For the talc-free lover

Just a sprinkle of this Arrowroot based powder will mattify grease, absorb oil and give a volume boost to lifeless locks. Bonus: it smells like rose and geranium. Captain Blankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo, $32, The Detox Market.

For fine hair

This weightless formula (with mineral clay and citrus) refreshes greasy hair and volumizes thin strands. Bonus: It’s easy on the wallet. TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo, $8.

For an oily scalp

Natural oat milk softens your hair, while micronized powders absorb hard-to-handle root oil. One of our editors even claims it gives her bob a bounce on par with a salon blowout (almost). Plus, the tint is natural, thanks to mineral pigments. Klorane Natural Shade Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $16.

For the pro-powder contingent

We love that this product is non-aerosol, which means it’s easier to sprinkle onto specific areas (hello, greasy part!). Pro tip: Apply before bed and sleep on it if you’re worried about even application. Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo, from $9.