The 8 Best Dry Shampoos for Fine Hair That Instantly Refresh

Best Overall

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

View on Amazon $16 at Sephora View on Ulta

Active Ingredients: Silica, Linalool | Hair Type: All | Free of: Silicones, SLES and SLS, parabens, phthalates, and gluten | Size: 4 or 7.3 oz | Cruelty Free: Yes

Good luck finding someone who has tried this formula and isn’t obsessed. Not only does it contain powders that absorb oil and dirt, but it also contains an exclusive molecule that then removes those powders. Basically, it actually legitimately cleans your hair. Odor neutralizers coupled with a time-released addicting scent leave your hair smelling extra fresh, too, and it also imparts major volume. Plus, it’s safe for all hair types, even chemically- or color-treated. Commerce writer Caitlyn Martyn has shoulder-length fine hair and says that this is her go-to. "One or two sprays is all I need to instantly add life back to my greasy, lifeless roots," she explains. "It's so impressive that it instantly freshens up the look of sweaty post-pilates hair before work or a brunch date—that's saying something."

Best Texturizing

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

$52 at Amazon $26 at Sephora $52 at Dermstore

Active Ingredients: Zeolite, Aloe Vera, Linalool | Hair Type: All | Free of: Silicones, SLES and SLS, parabens, phthalates and gluten | Size: 8.5 oz | Cruelty Free: Yes

Don’t be fooled by the name; this mist does, in fact, help refresh your hair. But because it’s also a texturizing spray, it adds crazy amounts of both volume and texture—credit patented polymers—ideal for when you’re sporting styles like beachy waves. We loved how much life it gave to our second-day hair, while still looking natural. And yes, it has the same signature, amazing scent that all the beloved Oribe products have.

Read Full Review: The Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Gave My Flat Roots New Life

Best Texturizing Powder

Rahua Voluminous Dry Shampoo

$32 at Amazon $43 at Walmart View on The Detox Market

If you're looking for a powder formula that adds texture, consider this naturally derived product that credits earth clay and tapioca starch with oil-absorbing properties. We love how well the powder adds texture and volume without scalp build-up, and find it incredibly easy to work through hair, to give it a gentle staying power you typically expect from spray formulations. Fans of natural dry shampoo and/or those who prefer powder over sprays should try this. It’s also good if you want some texture and lift, too.

Best for Blondes

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Light Tones

$26 at Amazon $12 at Sephora $12 at Nordstrom

Active Ingredients: Rice starches, Argan oil | Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, Coily | Free of: Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban | Size: 5.4 oz. | Cruelty Free: Yes

Sure, in theory, blondes don’t have to worry about any tell-tale white residue and can pretty much use any dry shampoo. But this one has the added benefit of having subtle violet undertones that work to counteract unwanted yellowing, an issue blondes do have to deal with. It protects against UV damage, too, always a good thing. Hairstylist Gina Rivera says both this version and the option for dark hair are great for those with fine strands. “It’s made with very lightweight rice starch, and is also rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, all of which are terrific for the hair,” she says.

Best for Damaged Hair

Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo

$36 at Amazon $18 at Sephora $18 at vegamour.com

Active Ingredients: Rice starches, Mung Bean, Kaolin | Hair Type: All | Free of: Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban | Size: 3.95 oz. | Cruelty Free: Yes

If you’re dealing with breakage, you’re likely already upping your dry shampoo use in an attempt to cut back on the washing and styling that can take a toll on stressed, damaged hair. So why not use a formula that will take it one step further, with ingredients that can help combat that damage? More specifically, this dry shampoo from hair growth brand Vegamour relies on plant-based actives (mung bean sprouts, red clover) that are rich in good-for-your-hair nutrients and minerals. And yes, you still get the same oil-absorbing and texturizing benefits of any dry shampoo.

Best Cream

Rossano Ferretti Parma Dry Shampoo Cream

$20 at Sephora View on Rossanoferretti.com $20 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Active Ingredients: Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage | Hair Type: All | Free of: Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, silicones | Size: 1.7 oz. | Cruelty Free: Yes

A dry shampoo formulated as a cream? Believe it! This high-end innovative product is the brainchild of celebrity hairstylist Rossano Ferretti and is incredibly good for oily scalp. While we were skeptical that a cream formula could absorb oil, it did exactly that, allowing us to go a few days in between washes without building up. Plus, it contributes to overall scalp health with an herbal infusion known to have invigorating properties.

Best for Volume

Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

$28 at Amazon $15 at Sephora $15 at kohls.com

Active Ingredients: Rice starch, sea buckthorn | Hair Type: All | Free of: Parabens, formaldehydes, coal tar, talc, SLS and SLES, and more | Size : 5.3 oz. | Cruelty-Free: Yes

Amika's Perk Up Dry Shampoo is not only effective at absorbing oil that can weigh down hair, but it adds extra oomph to the roots. We can vouch for the fact that it adds extra volume and body (although it can be stiff if you don't work it through each strand). Also nice: It has a clear finish which makes it completely invisible on all hair colors. The nozzle can get stuck at times (similar to a hairspray), so we recommend keeping it clean so that buildup doesn't get a chance to form.

Best Powder

Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo

$36 at Sephora View on Crownaffair.com View on Goop.com

Active Ingredients: Persimmon-derived tannic acid, tsubaki seed oil, tapioca starch| Hair Type: All | Free of: Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, silicones | Size: 1.1 oz. | Cruelty Free: Yes

Spray formulations can come out a bit too fast, so if you find yourself over-applying dry shampoo, you may be a great candidate for a powder option like this one from Crown Affair. It's similar to a finishing powder that you'd put on your face (even down to the accompanying kabuki brush). It's a more targeted application—you quite literally dip the brush into the powder and apply it directly to the areas you're looking to freshen up. And as for its efficacy, it couldn't be better. It refreshes the scalp and hair, adding volume in seconds and sopping up excess oil just as quickly.