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Dry shampoo

Applied to dry hair between washes to absorb excess oil. These waterless refresh products do not replace washing.

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Curly Girl Method
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The curly-method rules, as a formula reading: no sulfate detergent, and no silicone that needs a detergent to remove.

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Avoids parabens & formaldehyde-releasers
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No parabens and no formaldehyde-releasing preservatives on the label.

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Vegan & cruelty-free
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The brand states both vegan and cruelty-free, and we recorded where it says so.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

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Good valueKristin Ess Brunette Dry Shampoo — 4 oz container
Kristin Ess · Dry shampooBrunette Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$14.97 · (200 mL) NET WT. 4 OZ / 113 g · OnlineBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upKristin Ess Mineral Detox Dry Shampoo — 5 oz container
Kristin Ess · Dry shampooMineral Detox Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$15 · 5 OZ / 142 g · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueKristin Ess Style Reviving Dry Shampoo Powder — 1 oz container
Kristin Ess · Dry shampooStyle Reviving Dry Shampoo Powder
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$6.99 · NET WT. 1 OZ / 28 g · DrugstoreBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueMatrix High Amplify Dry Shampoo — 10.1 oz container
Matrix · Dry shampooHigh Amplify Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Alcohol-free
$15.99 · 10.1 oz · PrestigeBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueMONDAY Haircare ORIGINAL Dry Shampoo — front of package
MONDAY Haircare · Dry shampooORIGINAL Dry Shampoo
  • Protein
  • High slip
$7–8 · 6.7 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Soft, over-stretchy hair
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueMONDAY Haircare VOLUME Dry Shampoo — 6.7 oz container
MONDAY Haircare · Dry shampooVOLUME Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$6.99 · 6.7 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones — front of package
Moroccanoil · Dry shampooDry Shampoo Dark Tones
  • Protein-free
  • Matte
$30 · Full - 5.4 fl oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Light Tones — 5.4 oz
Moroccanoil · Dry shampooDry Shampoo Light Tones
  • Protein-free
  • Matte
$30 · 5.4 oz · SalonBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNexxus Advanced Invisible Clean Dry Shampoo — front of package
Nexxus · Dry shampooAdvanced Invisible Clean Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$15–17 · 5 oz · DrugstoreBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNexxus Brunette Dark Tones Dry Shampoo — front of package
Nexxus · Dry shampooBrunette Dark Tones Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$55.95 · 5 oz · DrugstoreBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNexxus Volume Refresh Dry Shampoo — front of package
Nexxus · Dry shampooVolume Refresh Dry Shampoo
  • Silicone-free
  • Matte
$16.99 · 5 oz · DrugstoreBest for: Silicone-free routines
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueNot Your Mother's 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo — front of package
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampoo3-in-1 Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$11.99 · 7.0 fl oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueNot Your Mother's Beach Babe Dry Shampoo — 7 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooBeach Babe Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$11.99 · 7.0 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNot Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo Powder — front of package
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooBeach Babe Texturizing Dry Shampoo Powder
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$11.29 · 0.85 oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNot Your Mother's Clean Freak Advanced Dry Shampoo — 6.5 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooClean Freak Advanced Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$11.99 · 6.5 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dark Hair Dry Shampoo Powder — 1 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooClean Freak Dark Hair Dry Shampoo Powder
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$11.99 · 1.0 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNot Your Mother's Dark Hair Dry Shampoo — 7 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooDark Hair Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$11–12 · 7.0 oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNot Your Mother's Dry Shampoo — 7 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooDry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$38.33 · 7.0 fl oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueNot Your Mother's Dry Shampoo Powder — 1 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooDry Shampoo Powder
  • Fragrance-free
  • Unscented
$11.99 · 1.0 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: People sensitive to fragrance
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueNot Your Mother's Original Dry Shampoo — 7 oz container
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooOriginal Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$11.99 · 7.0 fl oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Good valueNot Your Mother's Tapioca Dry Shampoo — front of package
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooTapioca Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • Matte
$11.49 · 7.0 fl oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upNot Your Mother's Unscented Dry Shampoo — front of package
Not Your Mother's · Dry shampooUnscented Dry Shampoo
  • Fragrance-free
  • Unscented
$38.33 · 7.0 fl oz · OnlineBest for: People sensitive to fragrance
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upOlaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo, 6.3 oz can
Olaplex · Dry shampooNº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$30 · 6.3 oz · PrestigeBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol
Low build-upOuai Super Dry Shampoo Cape Town — front of package
Ouai · Dry shampooSuper Dry Shampoo Cape Town
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$30 · Full Size (4.5 oz / 127 g) · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
Absorbent ingredientsFast-drying alcohol

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