10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018

10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018

In this article, 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018, we will look at the definition for a dry shampoo, how to use it, how it compares to a liquid shampoo and then the different choices available. It is amazing how many people choose to use this type of shampoo for their individual reasons. Read on.

What Is A Dry Shampoo?

A shampoo is a well-known liquid that we use to cleanse our hair when it gets too grimy, greasy, or just plain ‘yucky’ to feel, and smell. This is a wet shampoo cleansing agent.

A dry shampoo is another way to remove the dirt, grime, excess hair oils from the scalp and hair without making the hair wet, per se. Hence the name, a dry shampoo. It is usually in a powder, spray, or mousse type form. It is more common in a powder form.

How To Use A Dry Shampoo

Using a dry shampoo to cleanse your hair is sometimes tricky. The reason being that you have to be mindful of how much you use to get your hair clean. Too much and you will end up looking a snowball and too little and you will feel as if nothing has been done.

Of course, like anything else, it is all a question of trial and error. You have to find that happy medium that works the best for you. A few points to consider when to use a dry shampoo:

• how long before you use the dry shampoo – maybe 3-4 days after a wet shampoo cleanse
• the color of your hair – it is suggested that you use a dry shampoo that may be formulated for your hair color so that it does not leave a noticeable ‘color difference’ once you are finished, due to the residue.
• how often – you want to use the dry shampoo as a filler when your time does not permit a proper wet cleansing.  You don’t want to add any sort of buildup to your hair unnecessarily.

The Best Technique To Apply A Dry Shampoo

Here is a simple guideline as to how you can apply the dry shampoo to your hair to get the best results. Once you have found the best dry shampoo that works for your hair, maybe choosing one from this 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 list, then here is what you do:

• shake the spray container very well and hold the spray about 6-12 inches. Spray at the root of your hair and in small sections so that the entire scalp area is covered.
• bend at the waist and massage the scalp while in this position with your fingertips. If your scalp feels a bit damp from the product, simply use a blow dryer on a low setting and aim at the roots.
• then brush through the hair as thoroughly as you can.

A Few Tips:

• try to spray as far away from the hair as possible – this will minimize product buildup.
• less is more – start with a little and then add more if needed.
• dry shampoo is for dry hair application.
• after spraying the product, give a few minutes for the oils on your scalp to be absorbed. Don’t spray too close to your head—it will prevent the product from being evenly distributed.
• don’t become dependent on this ‘shortcut method’ to hair cleanliness. You still need to make the time to give your scalp and hair a ‘good old wet cleansing’.

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 How Does It Compare 

This section is about comparing the shampoos – wet (liquid) and dry (powder).

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Wet Shampoos

Advantages:

• it gives a more thorough cleansing and leaves you with that squeaky clean feeling to your hair and scalp.
• washes the dirt and grime from the scalp.
• cleanses the full length of the hair.
• helps to add moisture to your hair.

Disadvantages:

• you need water to do the job and a convenient location to do the process.
• can be time-consuming.
• can be drying on your hair based on the type of product used and how often.
• washes away the hair’s natural oil produced (sebum).

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Dry Shampoos

Advantages:

• works well in a pinch for time.
• can be done anywhere within reason and does not take too much effort other than the thorough. brushing out of the product.
• can be used a texturizer or volumizer as well.
• helps to eliminate odors and the smell of body sweat especially after a gym workout, cigarette smoke from the office party the night before.

Disadvantages:

• can leave unsightly residue if you use too much and don’t do a thorough brushing. It is best not to apply it to the top of the hair as this will minimize the residue at the top of your hair. Also, just bend at the waist when you use the shampoo.
• not all hair colors can benefit from using the product.
• can be difficult for curly hair textures, the whole brushing process can be a challenge.

Let us now take a look at the 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 guide and see if there might be one that you may consider using.

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10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018

1/Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic

Batiste is a very popular dry shampoo and has numerous positive feedbacks! It was an easy decision to put it on the 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 guide.

It:

• has a great smell
• gives new life to dull, greasy hair in between washes
• leaves hair clean
• adds volume and texture
• its unique formula aims at absorbing the excess oil and dirt from the scalp and hair
• cleans well without water

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Butane, Isobutane, Propane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride.’

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2/Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo, Keratin Infusion

Suave is a well-known hair care brand that is quite familiar to a lot of households.

This dry shampoo is:

• formulated with Keralock Technology which contains keratin
• has no visible residue
• immediately absorbs the oil from the scalp and hair
• refreshes the hair
• adds volume

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Isobutane, Propane, SD Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butane, Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Keratin.’

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 3/Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo

Another household name hair brand is Dove. Their Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo helps to clean your hair and makes it feel refreshed without ‘touching water’ and allows you go about your day without expending too much time on your hair.

It absorbs the excess oil from your hair and refreshes it all in one go. It also helps to make your hair look voluminous. Some great points about this product:

• it refreshes your hair and gives it a clean, fresh look without washing
• it is easy to use
• it works in very little time
• it immediately absorbs the excess oil from the hair and scalp
• it works well with fine textured hair

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Isobutane, Propane, Sd Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butane, Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane.’

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4/ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray

Oribe as a brand has been awarded beauty awards by Glamour, Pro Hair Picks, E! Online, and According to To Hollywood Pros. This is quite impressive for any company to have in their portfolio – it says much about the brand. This particular spray has been also received awards as well. It deserves to be on this 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 guide.

This spray does more than just clean, it:

• provides volume and texture
• an excellent alternative to a dry shampoo
• is an invisible dry spray
• does not leave a powdered residue

What is interesting about this product is the array of botanical extracts formulated in its ingredients:

• Oribe Signature Complex (Watermelon, Lychee and Edelweiss Flower Extracts) which protects the hair from oxidation stress, photo-aging and the deterioration of natural keratin, as well as protecting the hair from the environmental effects of the elements.
• zeolite crystallines which act like little sponges to absorb and trap dirt, oils, and odors.
• kiwi and passion flower extracts which deliver antioxidants stronger than those found in green tea. They also help to maintain moisture balance and protect color.
• ginger root extract – (Hawaiian White Ginger) which encourages blood circulation, adds shine and softens the hair.
• mango extract – rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helps to hydrate, smooth, and nourish the hair.
• a unique copolymer blend which allows hairstyles to last longer.
• sunflower seed extract – gives shine and color protection.
• humectants – add shine and body while repairing damaged hair.
• hydrolyzed wheat protein – conditions and renews damaged hair, adding body and shine.
• aloe barbadensis leaf extract (aloe vera) – hydrates, smoothes and nourishes hair.
• paraben-free
• chloride-free
• can be used on color treated and keratin treated hair.

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Hydrofluorocarbon 152A, dimethyl ether, SD alcohol 40-B (alcohol denat.), VP/VA copolymer, zeolite, glycerin, acetyl triethyl citrate, PEG/PPG 17/18 dimethicone, helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract, amp-isostearoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, benzophenone-4, water/aqua/eau, mangifera indica (mango) fruit extract, passiflora incarnata flower’.

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5/Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle

Klorane hair care brand has been around for a long time since 1971 when it introduced its first dry shampoo hair product. Since then, it has gained popularity and sells one unit every 9 seconds around the world! A great reason for this brand to be added to the 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 guide.

It prides itself in knowing that it uses the best botanical plants and extracts to provide the best product to its consumers using natural ingredients.

It offers two dry shampoo hair products:

• nettle  – purifies, restores, and has Sebo-regulating properties
• oat milk – soothes, protects, and maintains the natural pH balance of the hair and scalp

The main featured ingredients are:

• corn and rice starch – helps to cleanse the scalp and hair
• nettle extract – helps to reduce excess oil on the scalp
• natural absorbent microspheres and silica – helps to get rid of excess oils, dirt, and odors

I will look at the nettle product in this review and the oat milk product in the next one. The product has:

• no parabens
• chloride-free
• sulfate-free
• natural ingredients
• vegan
• hypoallergenic
• adds volume and texture to your hair
• eliminates oil, dirt, and odors
• increases time between washes
• it leaves your hair light, bouncy and less oily
• it adds volume and texture
• has an invisible finish which works well with all hair colors
• can be used daily if necessary

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Butane, Propane, Isobutane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch (Oryza Sativa Starch), SD Alcohol 39-C (Alcohol Denat), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cyclodextrin, Cyclomethicone, Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract (Urtica Dioica Extract), Water (Aqua).’

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6/Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk 

Klorane hair care brand has been around for a long time since 1971 when it introduced its first dry shampoo hair product. Since then, it has gained popularity and sells one unit every 9 seconds around the world! It prides itself in knowing that it uses the best botanical plants and extracts to provide the best product to its consumers using natural ingredients.

Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk:

• can be used for all hair types
• soothes and protects the scalp
• has no white residue
• is vegan
• is hypoallergenic
• helps to eliminate dirt, absorbs oil, and gets rid of odors
• adds volume and texture to your hair
• does not stain
• extends the life of your hair between washes

The main featured ingredients are:

• corn and rice starch – helps to cleanse the scalp and hair
• natural absorbent microspheres and silica – helps to get rid of excess oils, dirt, and odors
• oat milk – which soothes and protects scalp and hair
• natural mineral pigments – which blends invisibly into the hair

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Butane, Propane, Isobutane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Alcohol (Alcohol Denat.), Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cyclodextrin, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Isopropyl Myristate, Limonene, Silica.’

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7/All Natural Vegan Dry Shampoo Powder for Dark Hair Brunettes and Blondes

All Natural Vegan Dry Shampoo is specifically formulated for dark hair and brunettes. I thought this dry shampoo should also be on this 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 list as it is all natural and vegan. It is:

• 100% natural botanical ingredients
• paraben-free
• no artificial preservatives
• no synthetic chemicals
• no talc
• 100% vegan
• cruelty-free

The main featured ingredients:

• charcoal – provides deodorization properties
• kaolin clay – which helps to minimize the grease in your hair
• rice powder – helps to absorb excess oils

Using this product, you can expect it to:

• absorb the excess oils
• add volume to your hair
• deodorize and refresh your scalp and hair

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Rice Powder, Kaolin Clay, Cocoa Powder, Bamboo Charcoal, Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil & Geranium Oil.’

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8/Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

 

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo is another product which you can use if you are in a pinch for time when it comes to cleansing or refreshing your hair.  The main features of this product:

• a triple-action cleaning technology which helps to cleanse your hair
• a time-released fragrance which helps to make your hair smell good all through the day
• can absorb and remove excess oils on the scalp and in the hair
• helps to remove sweat and odor
• can be used for all hair colors
• has no visible product residue or powdery build-up

Here is a list of ingredients:

Isobutane, Propane, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Cellulose, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate (OFPMA), Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydrated Silica, Cetrimonium Chloride, Zeolite, Ethylcellulose, Octoxynol-10, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water/Eau/Aqua, Fragrance/Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin.

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9/Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Dry Shampoo

 

Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo is another dry shampoo product that gives you an option to delay wet cleansing until your time permits. It is a mineral based dry shampoo.

It’s expected to:

• absorb the excess oils found on your scalp and hair
• remove any impurities or product build-up on the scalp
• help extend the in-between washing  times
• helps to volumize your hair
• contains UV filters to help protect your hair from the sun
• helps extend hair color and is safe for color treated hair

This product is also talc-free.

The main featured ingredients:

• zeolite – these are microporous minerals which help to absorb excess oils, dirt from the scalp and hair
• sunflower seed extract – helps to increase the shine of your hair

Here is a list of ingredients:

‘Isobutane, SD Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Propane, Zeolite, PPG-12-Buteth-16, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butylene Glycol, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-59, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, Triclosan, Fragrance (Parfum),Limonene, Lilial, Linalool.’

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10/Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo

With such an interesting name for a product, you get the feeling of ‘rebellion’, ‘freedom’, and ‘wild abandon’. I thought it would prove interesting on this 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 list as well. It gives the idea of something light and bouncy, full of life. This dry shampoo is a salon formula expected to:

• absorb excess oils
• add body and texture to your hair
• refresh your hair and eliminate odor
• no residue

This product is:

• sulfate-free
• paraben-free
• phthalates-free
• no dyes
• gluten, nuts, and soy -free
• cruelty-free

Here is a list of ingredients:

Isobutane, Propane, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Fragrance/Parfum.

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My Final Thoughts On 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018

Personally, I am not a great advocate of a dry wash shampoo, even though I have done the research in providing this 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 guide. I love the feel of water against my scalp, however, in a pinch, any one of these dry shampoos can do the trick. I veer more towards the ones with natural botanical plant extracts and essential oils, just because it is better for you and your hair all around.

I will update the 10 Best Dry Shampoos 2018 list as I find any other dry shampoo that can deliver. I welcome your feedback.

Images courtesy of Pixabay and Amazon.

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