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No matter what hair type or texture you have, sometimes finding time in a busy schedule to clean and refresh your strands can be a bigger challenge than most of us would like to admit. Having to undergo a time-consuming washday is needed every now and then, but in-between washes, there are easy ways to keep your hair looking and feeling its best. One of the best ways to do this is by applying some aerosol-free dry shampoo where you need it most (usually right at the roots to combat oil and buildup).
However, with so many products on the shelf and available at the push of a button, it can be hard to know which of the thousands of aerosol-free dry shampoos on the market will actually help your hair. Keep reading for a deep dive into the benefits of the popular product and to see which ones Who What Wear beauty editors can’t get enough of.
The Benefits of Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos
So you’ve come across countless articles citing aerosol products as being directly liked to climate change—now what? Taking a closer look at the beauty products you use on the daily (especially hair products designed as sprays) is a strong start. This is especially the case for dry shampoos, since there are countless great options for products that deliver stunning results without harming the world around us with every application. Aerosol-free dry shampoos are rising in popularity and commonly use nourishing formulas with clean, naturally derived ingredients to refresh the strands and scalp.
Alternately, aerosol dry shampoos are spray-on hair product that house dry shampoo in pressurized gas. When sprayed, the gas releases the powder into the air. While many of aerosol-free dry shampoos are offered in a powder form, it goes without saying there are various other formulas (creams and more) that can be used to accomplish particular hair goals. For individuals who have naturally oily, fine strands, powdered dry shampoos may work best. However, those with thick, desert-dry hair may reap more benefits from cream-based dry shampoos.
If you’re in the market for an aerosol-free dry shampoo that can transform your haircare and styling routines, keep scrolling. Below, you’ll find the 13 products Who What Wear beauty editors love to clean and freshen their hair in minutes (plus, a deep dive into the nourishing ingredients that power them).
The Best Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos, Listed
Editor-Favorite Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos
Violette_FR Frange Puff
Violette_FR
Frange Puff Dry Shampoo Puff
Key Ingredients: tapioca starch, oat kernel flour, aloe leaf juice
This is one of Beauty Director Erin Jahns’s top picks for keeping her fiery-red tresses fresh between washes. Uniquely formulated with tapioca starch, oat kernel flour, and aloe leaf juice, Violette-FR’s non-aerosol dry shampoo powder dispenses through its built-in brush to keep oiliness at buildup at bay.
Customer Review: “I was looking for a to-go dry shampoo that is not a spray. It won’t get any better than this. I like the sleek design, [and] I appreciate that I can take off the brush and wash it. And yes, it works with third-party dry shampoo powders, too.”
R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste
R+Co
Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste
Key Ingredients: volcanic ash, coconut oil, zeolite, sunflower seed extract, argan oil
Ideal for extending the life of a blowout or adding high-volume texture, the R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste is one part dry shampoo, one part styling paste. In combats oil and buildup for second-day texture with a matte finish and flexible hold.
Customer Review: “I’ve never used a dry shampoo paste before, but I’m a big fan! It’s easy to use, works really well and smells great. I definitely will order more once this is used up.”
Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo
Crown Affair
The Dry Shampoo
Key Ingredients: persimmon-derived tannic acid, tsubaki seed oil, tapioca starch
Another dry shampoo beloved by Jahns is this refillable option by Crown Affair. Its transformative formula features a mixture of persimmon-derived tannic acid, Tsubaki seed oil, and tapioca starch that can be applied with a Kabuki brush for ultra-precise application. Your strands will be left looking clean and refreshed.
Customer Review: “I love this dry shampoo! I have fine long light hair and it works great. It is a little pricey, but it has lasted me a very long time compared to traditional spray dry shampoo. I love the eco-friendly design and refill option. Smells amazing and works great.”
Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder
Oribe
Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder
Key Ingredients: specialty starch blend (rice, corn, and tapioca), kaolin clay, rosebay extract, cherimoya fruit extract
While I don’t use white shampoo powders on my dark curls, I’ve seen what wonders Oribe’s Serene Scalp Dry Shampoo Powder can do for the beauty editors in my life with lighter hair. Its blend of talc-free specialty starch and kaolin clay absorbs oil, dirt, and product buildup while mango leaf extract helps to support a healthy scalp microbiome.
Customer Review: “Great for those days in between washes! Leaves your hair feeling fresh, clean, and smelling great. Quick and easy to use rather than taking the time for a full wash.”
Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo
Innersense
Refresh Dry Shampoo
Key Ingredients: tapioca starch, witch hazel, honey
Over the past coupe of years, we beauty editors have witnessed what could only be described as a renaissance for honey-based haircare. The Refresh Dry Shampoo by Innersense, for example, uses the ingredient to add body and body and shine to hair while tapioca starch and witch hazel eliminate any excess oil.
Customer Review: “I love this product because it absorbs oils without leaving a powdery residue like regular dry shampoos do. I rub it between my fingers and put it on my roots, then I blow dry my roots for a few seconds, and I feel like it really gives my hair a fresh look.”
Verb Dry Shampoo Powder
Key Ingredients: tapioca starch, glycerin
If you’re on the hunt for a translucent, talc-free option that can work for all hair types and textures, consider trying this Dry Shampoo Powder by Verb. While its formula’s tapioca starch targets oils and impurities, glycerin helps naturally bind moisture to promoted softness and volume. Plus, it’s lightly fragranced with refreshing notes of grapefruit and oatmeal.
Customer Review: “Great product to be used on-the-go or on those days when you just don’t have the time to wash your hair. It’s super easy to use and it doesn’t leave much of a white cast on my dark brown hair. And it surely gets the job done.”
Ceremonia Dry Shampoo With Arrowroot
Key Ingredients: arrowroot, Brazilian clays, Mexican aloe vera, celery-derived active
This non-aerosol, powder-pouf dry shampoo by Cereomonia stands out to us due to its unique formula. It uses a blend of arrowroot, Brazilian clays Mexican aloe vera, and a celery-derived active to absorb excess oil and reduce frizz while adding body and shine. The powder also promotes scalp health and protects against irritation.
Customer Review: “I recently tried Ceremonia’s Dry Shampoo with arrowroot, and I’m impressed! It leaves my hair feeling fresh and clean without any chalky residue. The natural ingredients make it gentle on the scalp, and the subtle scent is a bonus. Perfect for busy days or a quick refresh!”
Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
Klorane
Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
Key Ingredients: organic harvested oat milk
I was raised using oat milk in my daily beauty routine, so it’s no surprise to me how much I love this dry shampoo by Klorane. Ideal for all hair types, this loose-powder, eco-friendly formula blends invisibly into hair while absorbing all oil, dirt, and odors. Your strands will be left refreshed, clean, and full of volume.
Customer Review: “A friend recommended this to me as the best dry shampoo she’s ever tried, and I can’t believe how good it is. Never feels gritty or dries out my scalp. So light, pleasant and almost undetectable scent which I really like. The non-aerosol bottle takes some getting used to but is worth it!”
Dae Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo
Dae
Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo
Key Ingredients: Mojave yucca, prickly pear seed oil, cactus flower extract
Infused with the brand’s signature warm citrus scent, the Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo absorbs excess oil while refreshing the roots in between washes. The dry shampoo’s formula is infused with scalp-balancing Mojave yucca, nourishing prickly pear seed oil, and strand strengthening cactus flower extract.
Customer Review: “I used Fairy Duster about three days after my last hair wash. I was surprised to see that my hair was still going strong through to the next day after sleep with no reapplication! I truly have never used a dry shampoo as good as Dae’s!”
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo
Briogeo
Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo
Key Ingredients: binchotan charcoal, biotin, witch hazel
If you love using witch hazel to supplement your skincare routine, why not add it to your haircare? Start by using the Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo by Briogeo to refresh your strands from root to tip thanks to the power of witch hazel combined with binchotan charcoal and biotin to refresh, detoxify, and balance the hair and scalp.
Customer Review: “I’ve loved this product since the first time I used it. I was finding aerosol dry shampoos were leaving my scalp dry and itchy after application. This leaves my hair looking clean and voluminous. It also has a nice, light scent as well.”
Rossano Ferretti Parma 24/7 Vivance Dry Shampoo Cream
Rossano Ferretti
24/7 Vivance Parma Dry Shampoo Cream
Key Ingredients: peppermint, rosemary, sage
Not all great dry shampoos are powder-based. The Parma Dry Shampoo Cream by Rossano Ferretti is a favorite among beauty lovers for two big reasons: 1) The dry shampoo uses a 90% naturally derived formula with peppermint, rosemary, and sage to absorb oil, sweat and odor, and 2) it possesses notes of fruits, florals, and sweet woods.
Customer Review: “This is awesome! I have thick, coarse hair and it gets oily fast. It does a great job of reducing oil buildup. I use it right after I blow dry. On top of it all, the smell is really nice. Will repurchase for sure!”
R+Co Skyline Dry Shampoo Powder
R+Co
Skyline Biotin Dry Shampoo Powder
Key Ingredients: diatomaceous Earth, jojoba seed oil, burdock root extract
After a tough and sweaty workout, the last thing I want to deal with as I’m peeling myself off of my yoga mat is stringy strands. R+Co’s Skyline Biotin Dry Shampoo Powder cleans and refreshes hair using a formula featuring oil-absorbing diatomaceous earth, vitamin- and mineral-rich jojoba seed oil, and burdock root extract to help maintain scalp health.
Customer Review: “Although it can require some effort to blend if you have dark hair, I think this dry shampoo is worth it—it smells amazing, and I love that R+Co has a formula that is non-aerosolized (and therefore without propellants). The scent is very nice, not overpowering and traveling with this product is easy.”
Briogeo Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff
Briogeo
Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff
Key Ingredients: biotin, oil-absorbing starch, copper peptides
Senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider’s favorite dry shampoo to use is this talc-free one by Briogeo. While the dry shampoo powder can zap away oil from the roots, the powder puff can be used while on-the-go for quick and convenient touch-ups. The product is offered in a translucent shade and tinted for dark hair.
Customer Review: “I love this product! While it does go on white, it easily blends in and honestly I feel like it lasts for a few days. I am not having to re-apply it. It has no scent and does not bother my scalp. I have had reactions to other dry shampoos in the past. I highly recommend this product!”
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