Five Dry Shampoos That Leave Your Hair Feeling Fresh
While there’s never a good time to be without it, it’s the ultimate life saver during the hot and humid months of summer. Alas, there’s no better time to round up our favourites than right now. As Ellis Brooklyn mega fans, we’re particularly excited by the new collaboration with Amika, which combines a style refresh moment with a luxurious fragrance you'll look forward to wearing.
If that’s not your thing, there are plenty more to choose from including mists, powder puffs and the classic aerosols. Whether you’ve woken up late before a big event or you’re not ready to say goodbye to your glorious blow dry, here are our go-tos.
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Amika
Amika x Ellis Brooklyn Perk Up Guava Granita Dry Shampoo, £22.40
The luxury fragrance option
While doing a terrific job at refreshing your hair from oils, this limited-edition collaboration features a stunning Ellis Brooklyn fragrance that’s bursting with fruity tropical notes. Juicy guava, banana and warm vanilla take centre stage while making your hair feel clean with an added volume boost. Be sure to try it while you can!
K18 HAIR
AirWash™ Dry Shampoo, £19.20
The oil absorbing mist
If you’d rather avoid an aerosol, K18’s innovative ultra-fine mist works to absorb dirt and oil without interfering with your style. Rather than giving you an extra day, the mineral microbeads work for up to three days post-application! By dramatically reducing how often you'll need to wash your hair, you can help your colour stay vibrant for longer without fading.
Living Proof
PhD Dry Shampoo, £12.00
The lightweight spray
If your hair gets greasy more quickly than you can keep up with, but you hate the stiff, weighted feeling of most dry shampoos, Living Proof could be your new favourite. Massaged into the roots, this product guarantees a soft, shiny finish that feels light and looks freshly washed. We love taking the travel size out for a post gym refresh or a quick spritz before leaving the office.
Color Wow
Insta-WOW Advanced Dry Shampoo, £12.00
The scalp friendly spray
As a go-to brand for stylists around the globe, Color Wow is no stranger to ensuring A-listers look their best. Designed to lift flat, oily roots without any white cast, this life saving spray is on hand to transform your hair. Formulated with olive leaf extract to support a healthy scalp microbiome, you can be sure that your scalp will remain free of irritation and gritty residue, no matter how many times a week you reach for it.
Briogeo
Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff - Universal For All Hair Colours, £20.00
The powder puff
If you’re looking for a new way to refresh your hair, this powder puff offers a more targeted dry shampoo application. Brilliant for travelling and mid-day touch ups, the talc-free formula is made with 99% naturally derived ingredients and uses finely milled starches to absorb oils, to make your hair feel instantly clean.
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