The Best Drugstore Dry Shampoos, Ranked
The Best Drugstore Dry Shampoos, Ranked
Can someone please explain to me how anyone has time to wash and blow dry their hair every single day?! If you don't have time for that nonsense either, you're likely as big of a dry shampoo fan as I am.
The only problem? You can go through cans pretty quickly if you rely on dry shampoo heavily. That's where the best drugstore dry shampoos come in. They work just as well as the expensive stuff (IMHO, often even better), and cost significantly less so you can spray away without your money going up in a poof.
The trick to making them work their magic: Spray a few inches from your roots, then let the dry shampoo soak in for a few minutes (so it soaks up the gunk). Then, brush away the residue.
Behold, the 12 best drugstore dry shampoos for any and all hair types and concerns.
1) Best Smelling Dry Shampoo
Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical Fragrance (2 pack)
amazon.com
$12.65
Looking for a bit of an escape while you're getting ready for work? Hints of coconut, jasmine, and vanilla will instantly transport you to a tropical vacay.
2) Best For Sensitive Scalps
Aveeno Rose Water and Chamomile Gentle Dry Shampoo
amazon.com
$11.71
The chamomile tea in this can help soothe an irritated scalp and is safe for sensitive skin types.
3) Best For Beachy Texture
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo
amazon.com
$7.96
If you're in search of some tousled texture in addition to the oil sopping benefits, reach for this bottle. Bonus: It smells like toasted coconuts-yum!
4) Best For Volume
SGX NYC Dry Touch Volumizing Dry Shampoo
amazon.com
$13.99
Hands down the best drugstore dupe for the fancier (a.k.a. pricier) dry texturizing sprays on the market. This absorbs oil while leaving hair with a cool-girl matte texture.
5) Best For Darker Hair
John Frieda Day 2 Revival Dry Shampoo
amazon.com
$9.49
This clear spray is a great option for ladies who have darker hair and for whom dry shampoo never seems to disappear on.
6) Best For Curly Hair
Dove Foam Dry Shampoo
target.com
$4.89
Curly hair tends to be drier, so a foam version is better than a powdery one that can dry out already-parched hair.
7) Best Unscented Version
TRESemme Unscented Dry Shampoo
target.com
$4.24
Because sometimes you don't want your dry shampoo scent to interfere with your favorite perfume.
8) Best For Fitness Fanatics
OGX Green Tea Fitness Dry Shampoo Foam
target.com
$6.99
No time to shower post-gym? Massage this green tea-infused foam into your sweaty roots then quickly hit your scalp with a dryer. No one will know you didn't shampoo.
9) Best For Oily Scalps
Renpure Detoxifying Charcoal Clarify + Deep Cleanse Dry Shampoo
target.com
$6.99
Got mad grease? It's time to enlist the big gun: charcoal. It's a mega-purifier that can sop up even the oiliest of scalps.
10) Best For Blowout Fans
Pantene Pro-V Blowout Extend Dry Shampoo
target.com
$5.99
Not everyone wants to add texture into their style with a dry shampoo. This is a super lightweight option, perfect if you're looking to extend the style you already have.
11) Best For Hydration
Suave Professionals Natural Refresh Dry Shampoo
target.com
$3.99
Dry shampoo is great for absorbing oil, but sometimes it can absorb too much, especially if you have thirsty hair. This version has argan oil in it to hydrate while cleansing.
12) Best For Travel
Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo (1.7 fl oz)
target.com
$1.99
Pop this adorable mini into your carry on and spend more time on vacay relaxing than shampooing.
And it’s infused with green tea.