9 Best Dry Shampoos For Dry Hair

Dry hair doesn't need dry shampoo, right? Not so fast. Daily washing, routine color treatment, heating and styling can suck the moisture out of all hair types. If winter weather, sweater static, and too much shampoo has fried your hair, here's nine dry shampoos for dry hair.

Dry, brittle hair can be caused by a million different factors. Diet and nutrition, hormone changes, and even the weather can do damage to your strands. If you live in elevation, you know the struggle. As a normally oily gal, I am constantly slathering on lotion and leave-in conditioner since moving to the mountains. Even if you don't live a mile high, your skin and hair are probably feeling the effects of winter weather and indoor heating.

Dry hair is a sign of early damage, and can be much harder to work with and keep clean. Dry shampoo can help lengthen the life of your blow out and protect your hair from further damage from over washing and styling. But if your hair is already lacking oils, shopping for a hydrating dry shampoo can be tough.

Look for ingredients like vitamin B12, oils like avocado or almond, and proteins to add silky shine. Shy away from talc and anything with a laundry list of starches that will rob your scalp of natural oils.

Here are nine shampoos to consider if yo have dry hair.

1. TRESemme Fresh Start Basic Care Dry Shampoo

TRESemme Fresh Start Basic Care Dry Shampoo, $6, Amazon

This line gets mixed reviews, but could be a smash hit for really dry hair. Keratin and vitamin B-12 helps your hair look smoother and grow stronger, and the Basic Care Dry Shampoo is specifically designed for brittle strands.

2. Klorane Tinted Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk

Klorane Tinted Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk, $20, Amazon

This is a great option for dry dark hair. Oat milk soothes and protects, while corn and rice starches soak up any grease.

3. Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo

Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo, $26, Amazon

UV rays can dry and damage your hair, but this shampoo will protect strands from too much sun.

4. Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo

Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo, $4, Amazon

For just a few bucks you can score this universal dry shampoo that cleans out grime.

5. Alterna Bamboo Style Cleanse Extend Translucent Dry Shampoo

Alterna Bamboo Style Cleanse Extend Translucent Dry Shampoo, $22, Sephora

Dry hair can look deflated, but this shampoo will pump up the volume without weighing hair down with product.

6. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $22, Amazon

Molecules designed to thicken and hydrate will smooth, soften, and polish dry hair.

7. Sachajuan Dark Volume Powder

Sachajuan Dark Volume Powder, $20, Amazon

Another great option for brunettes, this dry shampoo sprays a dark mist.

8. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo, $40, Amazon

Rose extract, proteins and pro-vitamin B will give your roots some bounce and shine.

9. TIGI Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo

TIGI Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo, $11, Amazon

Tigi's dry shampoo is great for all hair types, including natural curls. The starches will clean your scalp, while playing up natural texture.

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