Dry shampoo: what it is, how to use it and the best brands

Clean, fluffy and fragrant hair in 2 minutes? Dry shampoo is a great ally. Here are all its secrets and the best ones to try

Do you need to wash your hair but don't have time? Try it dry shampoo, the best ally for express hair cleansing.

WHAT IS DRY SHAMPOO?

Available in spray format or in loose powder, dry shampoo is generally composed of starch, talc and purifying extracts capable of absorbing excess sebum and impurities from the hair.

Widely used for clean your hair on the fly in critical moments - such as a last minute appointment - without resorting to the use of water and the classic shampoo, this product is also a precious ally for the creation of hairstyles, because it gives body and volume without the need to tease the hair.

They exist on the market classic dry shampoos, with generally white pigments, or colored, specific to leave no trace or give a slight pigmentation to brown, but also red, and blond hair.

HOW DO I USE DRY SHAMPOO?

Dry shampoo is very easy to use. After having carefully brushed the hair, they should be divided into strands.

Subsequently it vaporizes (or spreads, in the case of the free powder variants) the product at a variable distance ranging from 20 to 30 cm away, taking care to apply its texture evenly.

It is important to do this only in the skin area. You can push yourself slightly on the lengths, but without exaggerating, to avoid excessively drying the hair.

Afterwards it is important to massage the product well on the skin, taking care to go down slightly on the lengths (this is why it is good not to overdo it!).

After leaving the shampoo dry posing for a variable time between 3 and 5 minutes, depending on your needs, and obviously on the condition of your hair, it is possible to brush the foliage vigorously to remove any residue.

The result? Perfectly clean, fragrant and voluminous hair, perfect for a last minute date, an aperitif or for creating an elaborate hairstyle.

This effect has a maximum duration of about 12 hours, after which it will necessarily take a "real" shampoo!

THE BEST DRY SHAMPOO BRANDS

Discover with our selection the best dry shampoos, among the proposals Klorane, Garnier, Batist, diego dalla palma milan, Aveda, Davines, Collistar and many more.

Between low cost dry shampoos and variants luxury you are spoiled for choice.

1. KLORANE SEBUM-REGULATING DRY SHAMPOO

With nettle extract, this shampoo regulates the sebum production of the scalp.

2. BATIST DRY SHAMPOO

From the delicate fragrance of talc and citrus, this dry shampoo gives body and volume to the hair.

3. GARNIER FRUCTIS NON-STOP CUCUMBER FRESH

With cucumber extracts and cleansing agents, it's a water-free, silicone-free shampoo. Specific for oily hair.

4. DAVINES HAIR REFRESHER

Refreshes and purifies all types of hair, making the hair shiny.

5. DIEGO DALLA PALMA UNABOTTAEVIA

With sebum-absorbing rice starch, it is designed to restore cleanliness, volume and lightness to the hair.

6. AVEDA SHAMPURE ™ DRY SHAMPOO

At 99.8% composed of naturally derived ingredients, it is free from petroleum derivatives and water. It has a calming aroma made up of 25 pure flower and plant essences.

7. QUAI HAIRCARE DRY SHAMPOO

Lightweight and with a super fine texture, this dry shampoo is based on volcanic minerals. The scent includes notes of lemon, May rose, magnolia, lilac, cedar wood, amber, patchouli, sandalwood and white musk.

8. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE PRET-A-POWDER

Dry shampoo in powder, but also fixer and volumizer.

9. KLORANE EXTRA DELICATE DRY SHAMPOO WITH OAT MILK FOR DARK HAIR

With oat milk, with softening and protective properties, it is enriched with highly absorbent micronized powders. Beige in color thanks to mineral pigments, it leaves no traces on dark hair.

10. TESTANERA PALETTE DRY SHAMPOO STYLE EXTENDER

Particularly suitable for treating fine and weak hair, it gives an extra day of freshness to the hair without weighing it down.

11. COLAB PARADISE DRY SHAMPOO

From the captivating pack, it is a must have among beauty addicts. It leaves no white residue and has an enchanting scent of coconut, citrus and tonka bean.

12. LUSH NO DROUGHT WE ARE DRY

Dry shampoo powder based on natural ingredients, such as corn starch and grapefruit and lime essential oils.

13. SEPHORA QUICK-ACTING DRY SHAMPOO

Rice starch and a special anti-odor molecule for clean hair in no time.

14. COLLISTAR MAGIC REVITALIZING DRY SHAMPOO

With an ultra-delicate formula - which gives radiance and freshness - it is ideal on all hair types. Among its active ingredients we find keratin, panthenol, oligo-complex® and moringa oleifera extract.

15. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE BROWNISH HAIR POWDER

In addition to absorbing excess sebum, making the hair visibly cleaner and lighter, it minimizes regrowth on brown hair.

16. ALFAPARF STYLE STORIES TEXTURIZING DRY SHAMPOO

Absorbs excess sebum and gives support to the hair, here is the perfect ally to create catwalk hairstyles.

17. SEPHORA COLLECTION DRY SHAMPOO COCONUT WATER

Travel size format based on coconut water for a refreshing and volumizing effect.

18. ADORN BEAUTIFUL WATERLESS SHAMPOO BROWN

Refreshes the hair and makes it shine thanks to the brown pigments contained in the formula.

19. GARNIER ULTRA SWEET PURIFYING DRY SHAMPOO

With plant-based extracts, this dry purifying shampoo is specifically designed for oily-prone hair.

20. AMIKA PERK UP DRY SHAMPOO

With rice starch, this dry shampoo absorbs excess sebum, restoring a fresh and light hair.