The 9 Best-Smelling Dry Shampoos, According to Editors

July 07, 2022

By: Caitlyn Martyn | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Dry shampoo is the answer to so many hair-care woes. Whether you’re skipping wash day and need to get rid of excess oil or you want to add a touch of volume when your roots have fallen flat, a good dry shampoo can do the trick every single time. Not only can dry shampoo refresh the look of your hair, but some fragrance-infused formulas can also leave your hair smelling freshly-washed, too. Ahead, we’ve rounded up eight of the best-smelling dry shampoos so your hair can smell as good as it looks.

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L’Oréal Paris EverPure Tinted Dry Shampoo

Roots in need of a wash and a color refresh? Reach for a tinted dry shampoo. This one comes in a blonde version (which also works for redheads) and a brunette version that will never leave a white cast. Your hair will carry a sweet, subtle scent of almond blossom and musk all day.

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Garnier Fructis Texturizing Invisible Dry Shampoo in Beach Tonic

Channel your inner mermaid and sport beachy waves with this fragrant dry shampoo that smells like a day at the beach. We love how this invisible dry shampoo contains both biotin and rice starch to add body and absorb oil while leaving hair texturized and full of life.

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Matrix Total Results High Amplify Dry Shampoo

If oil has your hair weighed down, try this dry shampoo that seriously delivers volume. In just a few spritzes, dirty hair looks and smells subtly fresh and fruity.

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Pureology Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo

This tuberose-, almond milk- and cedarwood-scented dry shampoo absorbs oil, dirt and buildup while restoring your hair’s movement and fullness.

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L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Air Volume Dry Shampoo

With notes of pomegranate, caramel orchid and milk sorbet, you’ll reach for this sweet-smelling dry shampoo over and over again to refresh oily roots without drying out the rest of your hair.

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Authentic Beauty Concept Dry Shampoo

Refresh your hair with this dry shampoo that smells elegant and floral thanks to a blend of peony, rose, freesia blossom and creamy musk fragrances.

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Sol de Janiero Brazilian Joia Refreshing Dry Shampoo

Between its oil-absorbing capabilities and its warm, sensual scent, this dry shampoo is impressive. The formula contains Brazilian kaolin clay to absorb excess oil, dirt and other impurities, plus pro-vitamin B5 to prevent scalp dryness, all while smelling like an intoxicating blend of pistachio, almond, salted caramel and sandalwood.

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Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

If you’d prefer a more subtle fragrance, opt for this lightly perfumed dry shampoo by Amika. It smells crisp and clean without being too overpowering but gets the job done just the same.

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Ouai Super Dry Shampoo

Indulge your unwashed hair with a few sprays of this luxurious dry shampoo. The rich rose scent features notes of bergamot, lychee, white musk and champagne.

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