There's nothing quite like the feeling of a clean scalp: Fresh, silky, and soft to the touch. However, between gym sessions, work meetings, and lunch dates, our tresses tend to get covered in sweat and grime over time. Fortunately, these dry shampoos will bring your mane back to life—minus the hair wash.
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K18’s dry shampoo is a non-aerosol formulation containing a smart-release odorBIND biotechnology. This means it gets rid of oil and grime without the white cast and product buildup. The results? A healthy scalp and clean second-day hair in between wash days.
Airwash Dry Shampoo, $72, K18.
For the perfect hair day without getting your strands wet, Living Proof’s dry shampoo is powered by a triple-action cleaning technology to soak up sweat and dirt while lifting the roots with its patented healthy hair molecule. The odour neutralisers and time-released fragrance also gives that fresh-out-of-the-shower scent.
Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo, $61, LIVING PROOF.
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Enriched with natural rice starch and a blend of peppermint and sweet orange oils, Abyssian’s dry shampoo revives hair and boosts the roots for a voluminous look. In addition, it is infused with zinc oxide and ferulic acid to shield the scalp from UV rays and prevent colour fading.
Solar Glow Dry Shampoo, $41, ABYSSIAN.
For that instant refresh after the gym, Percy & Reed absorbs oil, adds volume, and gives your tresses some texture without residue. It also provides a fine fragrance with notes of orange blossom, British honey, and English oak.
Royal Blossom Volumising Dry Shampoo, $41 for 200ml, PERCY & REED.
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With a tropical coconut colada scent that transports you to a tropical beach resort, Drybar uses micro-fine rice powders to absorb impurities and add volume. It also has golden root extract to prevent dryness and breakage at the ends.
Detox Dry Shampoo With Coconut Colada Scent, $46, DRYBAR.
Cute and compact, Briogeo created one that comes in a small puff for easy access on the go. The applicator provides targeted blotting on roots while the Talc-free formula absorbs excess oil without dehydrating the scalp.
Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff, $46, BRIOGEO.
For those with extremely oily scalps, Amika's is specifically formulated for you. With tapioca starch, bamboo stem extract, and rosebay flower extract, it absorbs oil, sweat, and sebum and removes odours, all while helping you achieve a healthier scalp.
Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo, $49, AMIKA.