The Only Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos That Matter, According to WWW Beauty Editors

Kit Kennan brushes her blonde tresses.

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No matter what hair type or texture you have, sometimes finding time in a busy schedule to clean and refresh your strands can be a bigger challenge than most of us would like to admit. Having to undergo a time-consuming washday is needed every now and then, but in-between washes, there are easy ways to keep your hair looking and feeling its best. One of the best ways to do this is by applying some aerosol-free dry shampoo where you need it most (usually right at the roots to combat oil and buildup).

However, with so many products on the shelf and available at the push of a button, it can be hard to know which of the thousands of aerosol-free dry shampoos on the market will actually help your hair. Keep reading for a deep dive into the benefits of the popular product and to see which ones Who What Wear beauty editors can't get enough of.

The Benefits of Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos

So you've come across countless articles citing aerosol products as being directly liked to climate change—now what? Taking a closer look at the beauty products you use on the daily (especially hair products designed as sprays) is a strong start. This is especially the case for dry shampoos, since there are countless great options for products that deliver stunning results without harming the world around us with every application. Aerosol-free dry shampoos are rising in popularity and commonly use nourishing formulas with clean, naturally derived ingredients to refresh the strands and scalp.

Alternately, aerosol dry shampoos are spray-on hair product that house dry shampoo in pressurized gas. When sprayed, the gas releases the powder into the air. While many of aerosol-free dry shampoos are offered in a powder form, it goes without saying there are various other formulas (creams and more) that can be used to accomplish particular hair goals. For individuals who have naturally oily, fine strands, powdered dry shampoos may work best. However, those with thick, desert-dry hair may reap more benefits from cream-based dry shampoos.

If you're in the market for an aerosol-free dry shampoo that can transform your haircare and styling routines, keep scrolling. Below, you'll find the 13 products Who What Wear beauty editors love to clean and freshen their hair in minutes (plus, a deep dive into the nourishing ingredients that power them).

The Best Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos, Listed

Editor-Favorite Aerosol-Free Dry Shampoos

Violette_FR Frange Puff

R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste

Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder

Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo

Mobina Peiman with chocolate-colored curls in a cherry red claw clip.

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Verb Dry Shampoo Powder

Ceremonia Dry Shampoo With Arrowroot

Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk

Dae Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo

Sasha Mei poses in a black dress with tousled strands.

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Rossano Ferretti Parma 24/7 Vivance Dry Shampoo Cream

R+Co Skyline Dry Shampoo Powder

Briogeo Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff

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Maya Thomas
Associate Beauty Editor

Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's Associate Beauty Editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.