The 12 Best Drugstore Dry Shampoos for Skipping Washes

Best Overall: Batiste Dry Shampoo

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Batiste has been in the dry shampoo game for over 30 years—way before many of us even knew it was a thing. And after all these years, the brand remains a standby amongst beauty fanatics and beginners alike. The powdery, waterless formula absorbs grease and dirt, leaving you with a revitalized, volumized mane. When you comb it through, the powder dissolves and all but disappears. The original formula features a subtle, musky lavender scent that smells pretty amazing too.

Best Budget: Dove Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo

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If you're looking for an impressive product with a low price tag, you can't go wrong with this dry shampoo. The lightweight, straightforward formula has become a fan-favorite over the last few years, and it's easy to see why. Just a few spritzes are enough to absorb oil and leave your tresses feeling clean and refreshed, even after several days without a regular shampoo.

Best for Oily Hair: Garnier Pure Clean Dry Shampoo

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The main concept behind dry shampoo is to address oily hair between washes, but if yours is oilier than average, this dry shampoo has your name on it. The silicon-free formula is ideal for greasier locks, as it soaks up oil and removes dirt without weighing it down. Just shake the can and spray it through your hair, holding it about 8 inches from your head. Then comb it through, and voilà! You've got non-greasy, voluminous, clean-looking hair.

Best for Damaged Hair: Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water Dry Shampoo

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If your hair is over-dyed, over-dried, over-processed, or otherwise damaged, we recommend this hydrating option. As the name suggests, it's infused with coconut water as well as coconut oil and natural tapioca. This Byrdie-editor favorite helps revive lifeless, brittle locks, leaving them clean, volumized, and refreshed.

Best for Fine Hair: Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist for Volume

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If you're working with fine hair, reach for Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist. Thin hair tends to produce oil faster than thicker manes—and it definitely appears oily faster. But this absorbent formula is just the thing to relieve your locks from a greasy, sweaty, weighed-down look between washes. It adds volume and perks up even the finest hair without leaving behind any powder or visible residue.

Best for Thick Hair: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

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This award-winning product has a plant-based formula that includes organically harvested oat milk, as well as rice and corn starches. Although it's notably lightweight, Klorane gets right to work on even the thickest heads of hair. The ultra-fine powdery mist makes your hair look, feel, and smell clean without any chalky residue. It's also ideal for anyone looking to extend the life of their blowout.

Best for Curly Hair: OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Dry Shampoo

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Curly-haired folks can benefit from using this super-nourishing formula that contains moisturizers like coconut oil and glycerin, in addition to starches that soak up oil. It's the perfect balance of absorbent, protecting, and hydrating. Your curls will be bouncy, shiny, and fresh without any grease or frizz.

Best for Natural Hair: Tresemmé Between Washes Fresh & Clean Dry Shampoo

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This extra-fine formula is ideal for natural hair and is lightweight enough to use often so you can go longer between washes. Containing naturally absorbent tapioca powder and filled with vitamins and citrus extracts, this dry shampoo helps to revitalize thick, curly, and textured hair. Bonus: a couple of sprays go a long way.

Best for Hair Growth: Kristin Ess Style Reviving Dry Shampoo

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If you're growing out your mane, skipping washes can make a big difference, as hair tends to be strongest when it's dry. To give your hair-growth journey a boost, use this dry shampoo between traditional washes. Infused with strengthening vitamin C and oil-absorbing rice starch, this product refreshes second-day hair and nourishes split ends while protecting strands from environmental stresses. It's also totally translucent, so the only person who'll know you skipped a wash is you.

Best for Dark Hair: Batiste with a Hint of Color Divine Dark

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Although the best dry shampoos don't leave any visible residue, the formulas are usually powdery by nature, which can be a little more noticeable on dark locks. That's why this blend is ideal for those with deep brown or black hair. The tinted formula blends seamlessly with darker hair colors, and there's also a lighter version available for medium brown tones. Like the original formula, this dry shampoo instantly absorbs oil, refreshes dull strands, and adds the perfect amount of volume.

Best for Light Hair: Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo

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If your hair is blond, gray, silver, white, or otherwise light, check out this Bydrie-editor favorite. The appeal of this product is clear—literally. It quickly absorbs oil and leaves locks feeling clean without any visible residue, and the matte finish complements light-colored hair. Just spray it throughout your hair, focusing on the roots. Then wait about a minute, run a comb through your hair, and style as you normally do.