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How To Find The Best Dry Shampoo For Your Hair Type
Not sure what the best dry shampoo is for your mane? We’re breaking down how to find the best one for your hair type plus 7 of our top formulas.
By Jessie Amato & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division
Update Date: 02 Sep 2026
Finding the best dry shampoo for your routine is like picking a new hair color: it’s personal. When you’re deciding between shades of blonde or brunette, you debate which one complements your skin tone, which makes your eye color pop, and how it'll look on your hair type and texture. Well, it’s the same with deciding which dry shampoo is the best for your mane. It’s all about finding a formula that refreshes your oily hair between washes while providing benefits that are essential for your hair type.
Are dry shampoos bad for your hair?
The short answer? No. If you’re using dry shampoo too often, however, you could start noticing a buildup of product on your scalp and strands. Dry shampoo should never take the place of regular washing. These formulas are designed to refresh your hair between washes, but they won’t deeply cleanse the hair as regular shampoo does. That’s why it’s essential to wash your hair at least once or twice a week, depending on your specific hair type.
Which dry shampoo works best?
Determining which is the best dry shampoo for you is all about identifying what formulas work best for your hair type and concerns. You can even test a few different dry shampoos out before committing to full-size products. Our Dry Shampoo Discovery Kit features four of our best-selling dry shampoos in mini sizes so you can try them before you buy.
The Best Dry Shampoo For Oily Hair
Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
A high-performance dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil on up to day 4 hair.
One size only for Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
9 fl oz
The Best Dry Shampoo For Fine Hair
Total Results High Amplify Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo that deposits lightweight starches to remove oil
One size only for Total Results High Amplify Dry Shampoo
4 fl oz
The Best Dry Shampoo For Dark Hair
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Invisible Dry Shampoo
A lightweight, fragrance-free dry shampoo with an invisible finish.
One size only for Invisible Dry Shampoo
5 fl oz
The Best Dry Shampoo For Curly Hair
Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo
A flake-free dry shampoo that refreshes and absorbs oil to instantly revive your second-day hair.
One size only for Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo
3.4 fl oz
The Best Dry Shampoo For Colored Hair
Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
A non-drying dry shampoo.
Select a Size for Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
5.3 oz 1.2 oz
Concerned about the vibrancy of your color-treated hair? This dry shampoo is made with Pureology’s AntiFade complex, which protects your salon hue while removing oil buildup and refreshing greasy roots.