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3 Best Dry Shampoos -- and the 2 Worst

See which hair care products will become your dirty-hair lifesavers -- and which won't rescue you from the grease

August 5, 2013 | by Amanda Montell | 59 COMMENTS

I'll admit it -- I'm a busy lady, which means I typically don't wash and dry my hair every morning. And when I do, it's always a long, arduous process full of waiting, heating, and styling. Which is why I don't know what I ever did before the invention of dry shampoos. Talk about an absolute game changer.

See the list of the best and worst dry shampoos now.

Typically, dry shampoos come in spray or powder form, and not only soak up oil, but also clean hair, water-free, and leave you smelling fresh. Plus, for those of you who have the time to wash your hair every day (or just happen to be a little less tolerant of dirt), dry shampoos also give your hair a volume boost. At least, that's what the good dry shampoos do. Not all dry shampoos are created equal -- and our readers can attest to that. In fact, they've been quite vocal about the dry shampoos that forever simplify their lives, which ones are just aiight, and which ones fall flat.

This roundup includes the very best and absolute worst of dry shampoos. Keep clicking to see which brands you need to work into your routine, and which ones just aren't worth the trouble.

SEE NEXT PAGE: The Worst: No. 2: Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray, $11

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products mentioned

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray

5.8

TRESemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo

3.4

As low as $4.71

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Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo

7.9

As low as $3.91

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Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

8.5

As low as $1.58

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Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo

8.7

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thanks!

by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

Agree: Ojon is great...used to the love the Oscar Blandi until they came out with the invisible spray, now that's my fave. I also agree with bumble and bumble being pricy but TERRIBLE...it's like a thick, sticky hairspray that you can't even brush out. The only part I dont agree on: Tresemme...this has left an awful terrible white residue that has never absorbed any oil. Dont know how that got number one.

by sprout117 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 08:12PM Report as inappropriate

Where can you buy Klorane Eco-Friendly and/or Rene Furterer? I haven't been able to find them!

by beachcitylights Monday, February 11, 2013 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

Why isn't Suave Dry Shampoo on the list? It works fine for me. Although I think I'll try a new one out of curiosity now. I've been using the Suave one for 2 years & like it fine.

by Sonflower Friday, February 8, 2013 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

I want to like dy shampoo but none seem to do a good job

by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:15AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a fan of dry shampoo.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 05:54AM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised the Suave dry shampoo didnt make the Worst list. It stinks and makes my hair MORE oily than if I didnt use it!

by kimihavens Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 08:40AM Report as inappropriate

No dry shampoo for me ...

by robyne00 Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:35PM Report as inappropriate

Cake Beauty Satin Sugar is my holy grail for dry shampoos. It smells INCREDIBLE, like baked sugar, makes my hair fluffy and full of body (I have straight fine hair) and it's tinted so you don't look like Cruella De Ville.

by BeautyPirate Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

I haven't tried any of these products yet. I think the Suave one is my favorite so far. The Dove one is ok too.

by Chris213 Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate

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