Blowouts and updos get a new lease on life thanks to dry shampoos and stylers, which wick away oil and deliver an extra oomph to strands. Miguelina Mejia, national artistic educator for InStyle Salons inside JCPenney, suggests applying dry shampoo at the scalp on air-dried hair, then using a round brush for a blowout. “This gives way more volume and lift without needing a hot tool,” she says. Below, we’ve rounded up a few superstars.
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo absorbs product buildup and oil, provides UV protection and doesn’t add texture, making it a great option for everyday looks. oribe.com
Revlon Professional UniqOne Dry Shampoo has 10 benefits in addition to combatting hair oil, like color preservation and volumizing properties. Aluminum starch absorbs oils while silica minimizes powder residue. revlonprofessional.com
Pureology Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo features the color-protecting AntiFade Complex, and is a non-drying spray with rice starch to absorb oil and add texture. pureology.com
Neuma reNeu Dry Shampoo comes in a recyclable can and is formulated with natural powders including yarrow root, tapioca starch and rice bran to absorb oil. Plus, plant extracts provide a refreshing aroma. neumabeauty.com
Rusk Restart04 Dry Shampoo is a light-hold mist that absorbs oil, enhances texture, builds volume and serves as a second-day hair refresher. rusk1.com
Aquage Dry Shampoo has a residue-free formula featuring zeolite mineral technology, and doubles as a texturizing spray, delivering extra volume to the hair. aquage.com
Abba Always Fresh Dry Shampoo features botanical ingredients and rice starch to prevent sweat buildup and gives hair a natural lift with light texture, ideal for finer strands. pureabba.com
American Crew TechSeries Boost Spray lifts from the roots, gives a matte finish and is ideal as a pre-styler for guys with longer hair. americancrew.com
Truss Professional Volumizing Styling Powder adds volume to strands and provides light, flexible hold. It’s intended for styling short hair and boosting the roots for longer styles. trussprofessional.com