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Best Dry Shampoo No. 4: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo, $28
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*
Why it's great: If you need a fast-absorbing dry shampoo, readers say this should be your go-to degreaser. "Both versions of this dry shampoo are some of the best oil-absorbing dry aerosol shampoos I've ever used," gushes one reader. "It has a pleasant smell, adds nice volume and does an extremely great job of absorbing grease." Other readers agree, saying this is the dry shampoo they continuously reach for when all other fail. Though it might be spendy, readers say "your hair will thank you."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo here.

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Best Dry Shampoo No. 3: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $20
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: Many reviewers say that this is the best dry shampoo because it's the only one they've tried that they "love, love, love." Readers appreciate that the texture is light and "doesn't give you the dreaded 'powdered wig' look." The dry shampoo also "has a mild, pleasant fragrance" that won't overwhelm you throughout the day. One Klorane enthusiast gushes, "Not only does the product get rid of any greasiness, I feel like it really does make my hair look as if I just showered and blow-dried. It seems to add a little volume, too, which is always a plus!" Though this dry shampoo is slightly pricier than others, it makes our best dry shampoo list because it does "exactly what it says." Can you ask for more?

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk here.

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Best Dry Shampoo No. 2: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $23
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: "Perfect Hair Day," indeed: "It absorbs any and all grease, leaves your hair looking (and smelling) fresh, and allows you to go days on end without washing your hair," says one reader. Others agree, saying the "authentic" dry shampoo "really cleanses" your strands, fooling people into thinking you washed it just this morning. "It smells amazing, gets the job done and even adds a bit of volume," one user says. "I am obsessed and in love."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo here.

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Best Dry Shampoo No. 1: R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo, $30
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: One reviewer calls this dry shampoo a "must buy," and another agrees, saying it's "the perfect dry shampoo." An enamored reviewer explains: "It smells delicious, soaks up unwanted oil build-up and adds really lovely volume to the roots," which, in turn, refreshes your entire style.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo here.

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If you're as busy as we are, you typically don't wash and dry your hair every morning — after all, it can be a long, arduous process full of waiting, heating and styling. Which is why we don't know what we ever did before the invention of dry shampoo. Talk about an absolute game changer.

Typically, dry shampoos come in spray or powder form, and the best dry shampoos not only soak up oil, they 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 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 best dry shampoos that forever simplify their lives, which ones are just alright and which ones fall flat.

Here are some of the best dry shampoos, as rated by our readers. Read on to find out why each one made the cut.

  1. R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo
  2. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
  3. Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
  4. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo
  5. Batiste Dry Shampoo
  6. Umberto Beverly Hills Dry Clean Dry Shampoo
  7. Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo
  8. Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo
  9. Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo
  10. Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo
  11. Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo


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