The best dry shampoos 2024 — tested and reviewed

Amika's natural formula employs rice starch — a highly absorbent powder — instead of talc, which makes it both lightweight and residue-free. It soaks up grease instantly and sprays on absolutely clear and is ideal for all hair types and shades. (For more, check out my full review.)

This affordable, old-school, classic dry shampoo has more than 30,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, where customers rave about the texture, the spray quality, the price and — especially — the scent. "This has the BEST smell of any dry shampoo I’ve ever tried," said one. "A 'just left the salon' smell, SO good."

Listen, this SexyHair dry shampoo is the one you want when you're on day three of a "good hair" day and don't want to start all over again with washing and styling on a night when you are about to throw on your going-out top and slip into your favorite heels for the first time in months. It sprays on more wet than dry (more like a hairspray/dry shampoo hybrid) but does quick work of both freshening the scalp and adding bombshell volume. Pro tip: For best results, apply to the roots and let the formula soak in for at least 60 seconds before brushing and styling. 

This version for darker hair does everything you want: soaks up oil and sweat, adds texture and volume and carries a light, fresh floral (not overly so) scent. It has a slight brown tint, which is excellent for brunettes (especially compared to dusty-white formulas). One caveat: It contains alcohol, which can be drying, so use at least somewhat sparingly.

OGX makes several quality dry shampoos but this one — made with hydrolyzed silk and rose oil — helps keep your blowouts not only grease-free but also soft.

This award-winning dry shampoo is a longtime pick of beauty editors and stylists who praise the fine-powder formula for its degreasing, volumizing powers. It's made with both silica and starch (and a bit of oat milk to soothe the scalp), is plant-based and vegan and works to freshen strands and soften them too.  

Living Proof makes some of the best modern hair-care products around and this standout unisex dry shampoo is no exception. It's formulated in a way so the powders actually absorbed into my scalp lightning-fast, so it didn't leave behind the same level of powdery residue you might find in other brands. Best, though, are the added conditioning agents, which left my hair both free of grease and shiny in a way I wanted. The spray bottle takes a little getting used to and I wish this cost less, but overall, it is a high-quality pick. 

Charcoal powder is incorporated into this oil-sponge-like formula to naturally soak up extra sebum and sweat while simultaneously neutralizing odors. It's lightweight and feels clean against your scalp — I found it also added body to my hair, though not texture. This smaller size is just right for throwing in a gym bag or when you're traveling and want to extend the life of a blowout while on the go. 

This organic, nontoxic, cruelty-free option works particularly well for fine hair, and its natural ingredients (like witch hazel and tapioca starch) quickly soak up oils. Because it's not a powder, there's no white aftermath to deal with, and the mousse-like consistency acts as a bonus styling product to lift roots and lend your 'do extra volume. 

I fell in love with Hairstory's Powder a few years ago just as my hair was looking extra limp — and thinning a bit. The only nonspray product on this list, it's made with rice starch and cornstarch to absorb oil, plus chamomile and calendula to calm an itchy scalp. Not only does it degrease-ify your hair instantly, it adds a ton of texture and body to the roots, Plus, the powder is translucent, making it suitable for all hair shades.