Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, August 2016
With its ability to revitalize flat hair and extend the life of a blowout, dry shampoo is a handbag must-have for active women everywhere. Dry shampoos—transformative aerosols, powders, and foams—temporarily soak up oil, mattify strands, and add texture to limp lengths. While dry shampoo is not to be used as a substitute for your weekly shampoo, condition, and rinse cycle (it can dull colored strands and even alter your hair’s natural shedding process if used too frequently), there is no doubt that dry shampoo can offer a quick beauty fix when time is of the essence.
Abu Dhabi’s award-winning Toni&Guy hair salon’s Amy K offered her tips for a flawless application. “Spray the formula about 15 cm away from your scalp and give it a couple of minutes to absorb oil at the roots. Next, create volume and texture by massaging the dry shampoo into your scalp with your fingers,” she explained. “Use a natural boar bristle brush to help distribute any remaining bits,” she concluded.
If you’re overwhelmed by the plethora of new bottles hitting shelves, look to our edit of best dry shampoos for five approved formulas.
R&Co
Death Valley Dry Shampoo
US $29; AED/SAR 107
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This product will help create voluminous Bardot hair for occasions where your hair can’t fall flat.
label. m
Dry Shampoo
US $21; AED/SAR 79
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Try label.m’s dry shampoo if you have colored hair—it will protect its shine.
Ouai Haircare
Dry Shampoo
US $24; AED/SAR 88
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Ouai’s dry shampoo sources volcanic minerals to absorb excess oils.
Philip Kingsley
One More Day Dry Shampoo
US $26; AED/SAR 96
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This dry shampoo is a lightweight formula that doesn’t flake and is best used on thin strands.
IGK
Jet Lag Invisible Dry Shampoo
US $29; AED/SAR 107
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This product contains no parabens or sulfates and leaves your scalp feeling cool thanks to lemon zest and bergamot ingredients.
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