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After testing 19 popular products, we landed on seven favorites.
Byrdie / Kristin Kempa
High praise, yes, but youd be hard-pressed to find another staple were more reliant upon.
(If you’re new to dry shampoo altogether, welcome!
Here’show to use it.)
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Depending on your personal preference, you may want to check out clean options (orDIY recipes).
To be clear, we stand by synthetics (We love science!
And it’s often an even more sustainable option) but we also loveoptions.
Byrdie / Derek Deng
And we want to offer any and all things you may want or need.
With that said, we set out to find some clean formulas that are effective and easy to use.
It is the best dry shampoo I have ever tried.
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She described her hair asash blonde/graywith naturally black roots.
She noticed any white residue disappeared after rubbing it inalthough it may slightly show up on dark hair.
Once I massaged the product gently into my scalp, my hair was visibly and texturally less greasy.
Byrdie / Elise Wang
And our senior editor/fellow dark-haired tester,Lauren Pardee, happily backs this claim.
An extra-purifying pop in of Japanese charcoal removes impurities,witch hazelnormalizes oil production, andbiotinhelps support hair growth.
She even went a full week without washing her hair, solely relying on dry shampoo touchups.
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Let it sit for two minutes before blending with brush or fingers.
She often notices oily roots after two to three days.
It took just about 10 to 15 minutes to see a difference.
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The results lasted five days.
No maintenance was needed.
A little went a long way.
Byrdie / Ali Shale
The formulas deodorizing bamboo charcoal and refreshingpeppermintandeucalyptusdelivered refreshed hair.
How to Use:pop fire up lid, sprinkle onto roots, and blend with fingers or brush.
My scalp actually felt nourished after using this product and it still kept it from looking greasy.
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We can thank tapioca starch and witch hazel in this formula for alleviating oil, whilehoneyadds body and shine.
Its also worth noting she enjoyed the orange and tangerine scent.
Air or blow dry.
Byrdie / Ashley Schauboreck
With just a minute or two, you’re able to’t see it anymore, Katherine confirmed.
But whats really important is how oil is no match for the quick and effective Odele.
Katherine liked how it puffs out powdershe felt it allowed for a more precise utility.
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How to Use:Dust at roots and massage in.
Byrdie / Laurel Ellefson
Is dry shampoo good for your hair?
Dry shampoo is suitable for absorbing the oil in your hair and refreshing it.
Byrdie / Katherine Polcari
Some clean dry shampoos contain ingredients that remove impurities and/or nourish and balance your hair.
Overusing some dry shampoos may dry out your hair or lead to too much build-up.
Be sure to scrub your scalp during your next shower after you use dry shampoo.
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Can you use dry shampoo daily?
(Here are eight other ways toremove scalp buildup!)
When is the best time to use dry shampoo?
Byrdie / Laurel Ellefson
According to Matthew, the best time to apply dry shampoo is right before bed.
Do you use dry shampoo on wet or dry hair?
Dry shampoo should only be used on dry hair.
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