Found: The Best Dry Shampoos for Oily Hair

Amika Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo ($30)

The Perk Up Ultra is the latest addition to Amika’s dry shampoo options and it's even more powerful than Perk Up Plus. It’s an extra-strength formula specifically designed for super oily scalps that demand daily washes.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $30

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder ($46)

This dry shampoo powder is all about oil control. The formula absorbs oil for a “just-washed” look. It also helps regulate and prevent excess sebum and oil from ever even appearing.

BUY ON ORIBE - $46

BUY ON AMAZON - $46

K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo ($48)

This new launch from K18 is constantly selling out, so be sure to grab it when you see it in stock. It’s great for an oily scalp featuring patented odorBIND biotechnology to clear buildup, reduce oil and eliminate odor for up to three days.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $48

IGK First Class Dry Shampoo ($32)

IGK has some great dry shampoos—I’m partial to the matcha variant—but this is the one to grab if your hair is on the oilier side. The heavy-duty formula features detoxifying charcoal powder to clear dirt, build-up, oil and sweat—it even promises to help between workouts.

BUY ON IGK - $32

BUY ON AMAZON - $32

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle ($24)

Klorane has a dry shampoo for just about every occasion—this is the one to get if you struggle with oily hair. This patented formula absorbs oil in 25 seconds and regulates oil production for up to 48 hours.

BUY ON AMAZON - $24

BUY ON DERMSTORE - $24

Rossano Ferretti Parma Dry Shampoo Cream ($20)

Rossano Ferretti skips the sometimes scary ingredients found in certain dry shampoos and opts for natural ingredients that can be found in a Tuscan garden, like sage, rosemary and peppermint, to absorb oil and sweat.

BUY ON SEPHORA - $20

Function of Beauty Detox Everything Dry Shampoo Normal to Oily ($15)

Function of Beauty is all about customization, so, of course, they have a dry shampoo option suited for oily hair with tapioca and rice starch to absorb present oil and aloe vera to control incoming oil.

BUY ON TARGET - $15

Rene Furterer Naturia Invisible Dry Shampoo ($38)

Not only does this dry shampoo absorb oil and refresh hair, but it also gives it major volume. Ultra fine rice powder soaks up oil, while lavender floral water cleanses and soothes the hair and scalp for a fresh feeling.

BUY ON RENE FURTERER - $38

BUY ON AMAZON - $38

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo ($30)

This cult classic is a consistent best-seller even as new brands emerge. If you’re looking to keep it simple with a trustworthy option, Living Proof is a safe bet.

BUY ON AMAZON - $30

BUY ON SEPHORA - $30