Ride or die: 5 top-rated Priceline dry shampoos that'll save your strands
Dry shampoo is without a doubt the most ride or die hair product in our hair care arsenal.
Having a busy week and can't carve out the time for a lengthy two hour everything shower? Conserve water and have a five minute speed shower instead, and just douse your strands with a healthy spritz of dry shampoo on the way out.
Early morning boot camp class left your lengths looking a little worse for wear, but you've got to haul ass to a 9am meeting? Soak up all that sweat with a dry shampoo and pull your hair back into an office-appropriate chignon. Sorted.
You can even sleep in the stuff and brush it out in the morning for a freshly tousled and voluminous head of hair in a flash.
Long story short, when your hair's most in need, that's when dry shampoo does its best work. And the best part is, the inexpensive product is readily available from the pharmacy.
Looking for a new dry shampoo to reach for in your desperate hour of need? Ahead, BEAUTYcrew shares the best dry shampoo on offer at Priceline.
Batiste Brunette Dry Shampoo
from $22.70 at Priceline
Honestly, any dry shampoo from Batiste is usually a banger, but this made-for-brunettes formula is actually the brand's most reviewed offering. The tinted formula reduces the risk of white residue on darker hair colours and hides root regrowth, whilst simultaneously absorbing excess oil (without drying out hair).
Key features:
Tinted formula
Minimises white residue
Hides root regrowth
Absorbs excess oil
Doesn't dry out hair
Suitable for brunettes
Available at:
- $22.70 from Priceline
Klorane Dry Shampoo With Nettle
from $16.99 at Priceline
Created with oily or greasy-looking scalps in mind, this nettle-infused hair freshener boasts sebum regulating properties, which means it helps to absorb excess oils.
Key features:
Suitable for frequent use on oily hair
Regulates sebum production
Absorbs excess oils
Enriched with nettle extract
Patented formula contains highly absorbent micro-powders
Available at:
- $16.99 from Priceline
Hask Monoi Coconut Dry Shampoo
from $7.20 (usually $12) at Priceline
Dealing with dry and dull hair? This monoi coconut oil-infused dry shampoo helps to create a moisturising barrier that enhances softness and elasticity, and protects the hair from the elements, without weighing it down.
Key features:
Moisturising monoi coats and protects hair
Addresses dry and dull hair
Lightweight finish
Absorbs excess oil
Leaves hair feeling silky and soft
Available at:
- $7.20 (usually $12) from Priceline
Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Refresh Dust
from $34.99 at Priceline
Feeling a little flat? This dry shampoo is all about enhancing body, by absorbing grease and excess oil and enhancing root volume for a full and bouncy mane.
Key features:
Suitable for flat or fine hair
Enhances body and fullness
Boosts volume and bounce
Extends the life of a blow dry
Absorbs grease and excess oil
Available at:
- $34.99 from Priceline
Georgiemane Dry Shampoo
from $29.99 at Priceline
If aerosol dry shampoos aren't your vibe then this excess oil and sweat absorbing formula from Georgie Mane ought to be on your radar. The ultra-fine powder is safe for coloured and bleached hair and suitable for all hair types, leaving strands soft, silky and smooth after application.
Key features:
Non-aerosol dry shampoo
Ultra-fine powder absorbs excess oil and sweat
Safe for coloured and bleached hair
Suitable for all hair types
Leaves hair soft and smooth
Available at:
- $29.99 from Priceline
Is dry shampoo good for your hair?
Dry shampoo is a helpful hair freshener when you're trying to extend the period of time between your hair wash days. But it's more of a once in a while product than an everyday hair essential, as it can cause scalp build-up, which can clog pores and damage hair follicles leading to hair fall and thinner hair. Try to limit your use of dry shampoo to two to four times a week to prevent build-up and incorporate a scalp-purifying scrub or mask into your hair care routine to keep your scalp balanced, clear and healthy.
Can I sleep with dry shampoo in?
If you have oily or greasy hair, but you don't want to shower in the morning, applying dry shampoo to the roots of the hair before bed and then brushing out the product in the morning can be a great way to absorb excess oils, refresh your style and enhance volume.
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And for the days that you commit to washing your hair? Try a hydrating shampoo that soothes and moisturises dry scalps.
Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
