I have fine hair and an oily scalp, which means a fresh wash looks great for about a day before my roots start to fall flat and my bangs give up on me. For years, I’d wash my hair every morning, until I realized all that shampooing and blow-drying could be swapped for something much easier—dry shampoo. A little at the roots on day two buys me another day or two between washes, and it’s saved more than one blowout I wasn’t ready to let go of. These days, a can lives on my vanity, another in my bag, and one permanently in my suitcase.
Vogue’s Favorite Dry Shampoos
The reason it works so well comes down to what’s inside. Most formulas rely on ingredients like rice starch to soak up the oil sitting at your roots, which is what makes hair look fresh again, but getting rid of that oil also takes away the weight that makes roots fall flat in the first place. That’s why a good dry shampoo gives you a little lift almost instantly, and the powder leaves behind just enough texture to help a style hold without feeling stiff. If you’ve ever noticed that second-day hair is easier to style than freshly washed hair, that’s a big part of the reason.
Below, the best dry shampoos to use this season and beyond—according to the pros and Vogue editors.
