The best dry shampoo is like the wand of your fairy godmother, granting precious moments of your life back in a spritz of magic dust. On those hectic mornings where there’s no time for coffee — let alone a full-on wash-and-blow-dry routine — dry shampoo gets you out the door looking fresh. We set out to find the best and after 45 hours of research and 17 product tests, Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk stood out as our favorite.

In our search, we read dozens of articles, scoured top lists and recommended brands, and consulted with experienced stylists and other industry experts. We sorted the aerosol sprays from the powders, and tried the expensive ones as well as the DIY alternatives we made in our own kitchen. The best ones soaked up oil, added volume, and left our hair smelling fresh. The worst were messy to apply and left our hair a chalky white.

Based on our research, we designed a method for reviewing dry shampoo, focusing on the most popular, competitively priced options. With our methodology in place, we narrowed a list of more than 50 dry shampoos down to the top five.

Our Top Picks

1. Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
2. Batiste Dry Shampoo Original
3. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo
4. Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
5. Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo

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