Kim Gueldner doing Amy Schumer's hair

To keep their hair looking flawless in between wash days, booked-and-busy stars (and their stylists) have a handful of bestselling dry shampoos at the ready.

“When I am working with someone multiple days in a row, and they want that extra sleep and [to] not start glam so early, they won’t wash their hair and I will use dry shampoo to freshen,” celebrity hairstylist Kimberly Gueldner — who’s worked with the likes of Amy Schumer and Kim Cattrall — tells Page Six Style.

Page Six’s picks

Best Overall: Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo
Best Splurge: K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo
Best for Oily Hair: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo
Best Stylist-approved: Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

Below, explore celeb-approved formulas for a range of budgets — plus, stylists’ tips on working each into your routine.

Pros:

More affordable than most options on this list
Doesn’t feel heavy or sticky

Cons:

Some reviewers noted some hair stiffness when styling

When it comes to crafting a great dry shampoo under $15, Batiste sticks the landing. Olympian Suni Lee recently teamed up with the company to launch its Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo ($10), saying in a press release that it helps her “transition from intense training sessions to my next activity without the need for a hair wash.”

Jenna Dewan called the original version “just magic” on YouTube, while Drew Barrymore once said she’s she’s “crazy crazy for this dry shampoo.”

“I love it for texture, BUT this one actually works like a true do over [sic] for dirty hair,” she wrote in 2018, per Us Weekly. “Especially on a blow out [sic] …  It’s better than any I have ever tried and I am a dry shampoo enthusiast.”

Page Six Style’s review: “I’m a self-proclaimed dry shampoo aficionado and after testing dozens over the years, I always come back to one: Batiste,” Page Six Managing Editor Ally D’Aluisio says of the brand’s Original Dry Shampoo ($21). “I love that it actually makes my hair look clean without feeling heavy or sticky. It also comes in multiple sizes, fragrances and even colors, so there’s something for everyone no matter the need.”

Page Six Style Editor Elana Fishman’s also a fan. “When I need to refresh my bangs or hairline, I always reach for the Batiste — it smells great and gets the job done fast,” she says. “Why spend more on a dry shampoo when you can get an easy, effective option for under $15?”

WALMART $9.44

ULTA BEAUTY $12.49

Best Splurge: K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo

K18 Dry ShampooSephora

Pros:

Designed for fine, medium and thick hair
Volumizing and “scalp-friendly”

Cons:

Pricier than most

Gueldner’s arsenal includes K18’s dry shampoo, which she calls “an excellent product that doesn’t leave a white residue, which most tend to do.”

She’s not alone in her love for the brand; Simone Biles recently teamed up with K18, while Alix Earle spritzed on the “scalp-friendly” formula in a sponsored TikTok.

Klorane Dry ShampooKlorane

Pros:

Can be either sprayed directly onto hair or applied by hand
Contains natural ingredients like oat milk extract, which the brand claims helps soften hair
Paraben- and sulfate-free

Cons:

Not the best choice for those who prefer a liquid/aerosol formula

“Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy’s found this option works like a charm. “Immediately, all the oil absorbs, there’s volume, and there’s no white in my hair,” she told E! News, calling it her “favorite dry shampoo that works for any color hair.”

She’s not the only brunette keeping the stuff stocked, as Miranda Kerr plugged it in an Amazon Live, saying it “goes a long way.”

“I haven’t found another dry shampoo quite like this,” she raved.

Olaplex dry shampooOlaplex

Pros:

Designed to refresh clear with no powdery residue
Some Amazon reviewers mentioned a volumizing effect

Cons:

Some Amazon reviewers noted they went through the bottle quickly

While Olaplex is best known for its hair masks and conditioners — which stars like Billie Eilish and Kim Kardashian rave about — the brand introduced its dry shampoo in 2023. Celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham, whose client list includes Jennifer Lopez and Dakota Johnson, once told us she keeps the product on hand.

“It’s perfect for a refresh with clients if I am on set with them and they don’t have time for a full wash, since it doesn’t leave any white residue or grit on the hair,” she explained. “It’s weightless.”

Amika Dry ShampooAmika

Pros:

Talc-free formula is designed to dry clear
Contains rice starch for “volume + oomph”
Nontoxic ingredients

Cons:

Not the best choice for those who prefer something unscented

Amika’s pretty packaging isn’t the only thing catching stars’ and style pros’ attention. Angela Calisti, celebrity hairstylist and founder of NYC’s Beauty Social Salon, tells us she’s a fan of the brand’s benzene-free formulas.

“I really love the Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo; its ingredients are nontoxic,” she explains.

Best for Oily Hair: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Living Proof dry shampooLiving Proof

Pros:

Paraben- and sulfate-free
Designed to eliminate oil and sweat

Cons:

On the pricier side

Clean hair in between wash days? Now that’s hot. Paris Hilton teamed up with Living Proof on a campaign, calling this spray her “secret weapon for fresh hair in seconds.”

It’s also a stylist favorite, as Calisti name-dropped the formula as a go-to.

AMAZON $30.00

ULTA BEAUTY $30.00

Best Scented: R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo

R+Co Death Valley Dry ShampooR+Co

Pros:

Doesn’t leave a white finish
Nice fragrance

Cons:

Pricier than many other options on this list

Paige DeSorbo’s also transparent about her favorite sheer shampoos. She raved to E! News about this editor standby, saying it “smells so good.”

“It can be hard for brunettes to use dry shampoo because you usually have to rub it in until it’s not white anymore,” she added. “I’ve never had that problem with this shampoo.”

AMAZON $37.00

NORDSTROM $37.00

FAQ

Kim Gueldner doing Amy Schumer's hairKimberly Gueldner/Instagram

How do you use dry shampoo?

“Clients should section their hair and spray the dry shampoo, aiming for the roots,” Calisti tells us. “Wait a minute, then shake your hair.”

When time allows, Gueldner also uses heat from a blow dryer — plus a flat or round brush — to “help further absorb the hair’s oil.” (Both stylists also use dry shampoo as a texturizing spray, to put the finishing touches on a look post-blowout.)

Is dry shampoo bad for your hair?

Angela Calisti/Instagram
Calisti recommends using dry shampoo a maximum of “once per hair cycle” — and if you feel the need to apply more frequently, adding a clarifying shampoo to your routine instead to “help remove any buildup.” (For a full list of shampoo recommendations, see our guide to the best celeb favorites.)

The NYC-based stylist also warns shoppers to steer clear of dry shampoos with benzene, instead praising nontoxic formulas from brands like Amika.

Gueldner echoes her warnings, telling us, “[Dry shampoo] is supposed to dry out the hair; that’s how it absorbs the oil, which can make the hair brittle. Layering the product day after day to avoid washing can cause buildup and scalp irritation for some.”

Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping

This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.