Dry Shampoos
Schwarzkopf Osis + Refresh Dust Trockenshampoo
Content: 300 ml (€3.32 / 100 ml)
invisibobble Invisible Refresh Dry Shampoo
Content: 200 ml (€1.48 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Dry Me Dry Shampoo - 180 ml
Content: 180 ml (€7.19 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones
Content: 65 ml (€18.38 / 100 ml)
Tigi Bed Head Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo
Content: 179 g (€76.82 / 1000 g)
Tigi Bed Head Oh Bee Hive
Content: 142 g (€90.49 / 1000 g)
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo light tones
Content: 217 ml (€11.50 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Ultra Volume Dry Shampoo
Content: 250 ml (€6.78 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Drynamic+ - 212 ml
Content: 212 ml (€9.41 / 100 ml)
Tigi Bed Head Down N' Dirty Shampoo
Content: 400 ml (€2.56 / 100 ml)
Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo
Content: 56 g (€588.39 / 1000 g)
Maria Nila Dry Shampoo - 250 ml
Content: 250 ml (€11.20 / 100 ml)
Olaplex No. 4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo
Content: 250 ml (€9.18 / 100 ml)
Maria Nila Soothing Dry Shampoo - 100 ml
Content: 250 ml (€10.60 / 100 ml)
Rausch Dry Shampoo Fresh
Content: 150 ml (€10.33 / 100 ml)
KMS Conscious Style Cleansing Mist
Content: 100 ml (€20.95 / 100 ml)
KMS Hairplay Makeover Spray - 250 ml
Content: 250 ml (€9.98 / 100 ml)
Alterna My Hair My Canvas Micellar Meltaway
Content: 101 ml (€25.69 / 100 ml)
Seb Man The Joker Dry Shampoo
Content: 180 ml (€8.86 / 100 ml)
Londa Refresh It Dry Shampoo
Content: 180 ml (€7.58 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Drynamic+ Dry Shampoo
Content: 180 ml (€0.15 / 1 ml)
Oily hair? Dry shampoo is your quick dry care solution when you don’t have the time or desire to wash your hair. Your hair looks freshly washed, and odors are neutralized with a fresh scent. With dry shampoo, you can confidently skip washing your hair.
Dry Shampoos: More Than Just Dry Care
Dry shampoo is a very versatile hair product that no bathroom should be without.
Dry Shampoo for Oily Hair and Unpleasant Odors
Similar to a hair powder, dry shampoo absorbs excess oil while also masking odors. Depending on the brand and product, it provides different pleasant scents. Davines Hair Refresher smells like lemon, while Kérastase Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo has a neroli fragrance.
Dry Shampoo as a Styling Spray
Dry shampoo can also be used as a styling spray right after washing your hair. It gives the hair more texture, adds volume, and helps hairstyles hold better.
Dry Shampoo with Pigments Matched to Your Hair Color
Nowadays, there are even dry shampoos with color pigments for blonde, brunette, and dark hair. The latest products leave no residue when applied correctly.
Dry Shampoo as Foam or Spray – That’s the Question
Dry shampoo comes in foam or spray form. The spray can be applied like a hairspray, while the foam is massaged into the roots like a shampoo. Both textures deliver the same result: refreshed hair.
Dry Shampoo with a Nourishing Effect
Many dry shampoos even contain nourishing ingredients such as Vitamin E, found in Kérastase Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo, which provides extra moisture to the hair. Schwarzkopf Blondme Blonde Wonders Dry Shampoo for blondes even rebuilds new fiber bonds in the hair thanks to its 3D Bonding Technology.
Advantages of Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo is currently experiencing a major revival — and rightly so, because the new, lightweight formulas have little in common with the heavy powders of the past.
After application, hair looks fresh and well-groomed — all without water. Here are some additional advantages of dry shampoo:
- More volume
- More smoothness, grip, and structure
- Styling aid for very fine or freshly washed hair
- Easy and uncomplicated to use
- Instant effect
- Fine hair? No problem: with dry shampoo, your hair becomes instantly grippier and gains volume.
- Flyaway hair right after washing? Dry shampoo tames flyaway hairs.
- Your hairstyle won’t hold? Dry shampoo makes your hair grippier.
- Your fringe needs texture? Dry shampoo gives it more structure.
How Does Dry Shampoo Work?
Dry shampoo is applied to the dry roots and massaged in. There, it absorbs excess sebum and impurities with the help of absorbent ingredients. Afterward, the product is brushed out, and the hair feels light, clean, and fresh again.
Dry shampoo can be used not only to refresh oily or dirty hair but also to add more grip to freshly washed hair.
Ingredients of Dry Shampoos
In the early days, dry shampoos were often criticized as pure chemical bombs — but that has changed. Nowadays, their base is usually very simple. The products consist of an oil-absorbing powder and a distribution mechanism. The following ingredients are commonly present and highly effective:
- Aluminum Salt (Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate) effectively absorbs excess oil and can be easily brushed out.
- Rice Starch (Oryza Sativa Starch) absorbs impurities well and, as a natural ingredient, is environmentally safe.
- Silica (Silica or Silica Dimethyl Silylate) provides volume.
With or Without Propellants
By using propellants, the formulas can be distributed more evenly — many users prefer this method. For those who value environmental awareness, a dry shampoo without propellants, such as Maria Nila Cleansing Powder, is the better choice. It is applied to the hair with fingertips or a brush. The risk of inhaling fine particles is also lower since they don’t circulate as much in the air during application.
Is Dry Shampoo Harmful to Hair?
In general, using dry shampoo is not harmful to the hair. However, constant use is not ideal, as a proper hair wash with water and care products cannot be replaced by powder. For a quick refresh in between washes, though, it’s highly recommended!
How to Use Dry Shampoo
- Shake the can well and then spray onto the roots from about 30 cm away in short bursts.
- It’s best to work section by section and keep shaking the can in between.
- Then let the product sit for 2–3 minutes so the powder can absorb excess sebum and other residues.
- Gently massage it in with your fingers and brush thoroughly. Brushes with natural bristles are especially suitable for this, as they are gentler on the hair.
- For curly hair, it’s often enough to work it in well with your fingers to avoid disrupting the curl pattern.
- Even for brown or dark hair, using it is no longer a problem — shampoos now leave far less of a white powdery residue.
- For more grip and volume, it can also be used on freshly washed hair. First, dry the hair as usual and then spray it into the roots and lengths. Be careful — the hair will appear matte!
Can dry shampoo replace regular hair washing?
Dry shampoo is ideal for bridging and extending the time between two washes, helping you save time in between. However, in the long run, it cannot replace a “real” hair wash with water and care products.
Dry Shampoos in the BellAffair Online Shop: These Are Our Favorites
1. Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Dry Shampoos
Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Refresh Dust is a classic and bestseller that many swear by.
2. Wella Eimi Dry Me Dry Shampoo
Wella Eimi Dry Me Dry Shampoo contains tapioca starch to remove excess oil and give your look both volume and texture. This salon-quality product not only works reliably but also leaves the hair with a subtle, fresh scent, making it a favorite among many.
3. Sebastian Seb Man The Joker Dry Shampoo
Sebastian Seb Man The Joker Dry Shampoo is a 2-in-1 styling product designed especially for men. It works not only as a dry shampoo but also strengthens and adds volume to the hair. Thanks to caffeine, it further reinforces men’s hair.
4. Kevin.Murphy Fresh Hair Aerosol
Kevin.Murphy Fresh Hair Aerosol is a paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free, and vegan alternative to conventional products. It eliminates unpleasant odors, refreshes, and revitalizes hair instantly. If you have some extra time, blow-drying after application helps the dry shampoo absorb even better.
5. Kérastase Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo
The Kérastase dry shampoo with a neroli oil scent keeps hair feeling fresh for 24 hours. Its caring formula enriched with Vitamin E provides the hair with essential moisture.
6.Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo
Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo is vegan and cruelty-free, made with up to 99% naturally derived ingredients. It refreshes hair instantly with powerful plant-based powder.
7. evo Water Killer Dry Shampoo Brunette
evo Water Killer Dry Shampoo Brunette is perfect for refreshing brunette hair thanks to its brown pigmentation. Highlights: this dry shampoo is free from parabens and sulfates, vegan, cruelty-free, and certified by PETA.
Buy Dry Shampoo Online at BellAffair
re you looking for dry shampoo to quickly refresh your hair and remove excess oil? At BellAffair, you can buy your dry shampoo online and have it conveniently delivered to your home.