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The Best Dry Shampoo for Curly Hair – 10 Awesome Choices!

By Jacqueline Samaroo

There has always been some debate as to whether dry shampoo works in natural, textured hair. The simple truth is yes, it does! To help you enjoy the convenience and benefits (yes, benefits) of dry shampoo, we went in search of the best dry shampoo for curly hair. Here is our list of the top 10 dry shampoos for natural hair.

If you want to find out more about how dry shampoos work and why so many naturalistas are already embracing them, read Dry Shampoo for Curly Hair? Here Are 6 Amazing Must-Read Points.

Best All-Around – Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Rice starch and sea buckthorn berry

This talc-free dry shampoo comes in both a standard (5.3 oz) and mini (1 oz) size that’s perfect for travelling with. The formula is lightweight and airy. It leaves your hair with a mild, not-at-all over-powering fragrance. No wonder so many reviewers choose it as their top pick for the best dry shampoo for curly hair!

 

For Dark Hair – MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo for Dark Tones

 

What’s in it: Rice starch and argan oil

Whether your hair is naturally dark or you got your dark tones from a color treatment, this dry shampoo MoroccanOil offers will enhance your deep hues. What’s more, it works on all types of hair.

 

 

 

Clean Feeling – Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Patented molecules, time-release fragrance, and odor neutralizers

The dry shampoo Living Proof gives us is formulated with patented molecules to help keep your hair healthy. And, they work. This dry shampoo for curly hair leaves your curls refreshed with no grease or white flakes anywhere in sight!

 

 

 

Strengthens Hair – Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, Natural Tint for Brunettes

What’s in it: Cornstarch and oat milk

This is the ever-popular dry shampoo Klorane sells that we are sure you have been hearing tons about. It’s one of the best dry shampoos for curly hair as its formula strengthens your strands and adds volume to your curls.

 

 

 

For Frizzy, Thick, Damaged Hair – Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Lemon, bergamot, and neroli scents

This dry shampoo is super easy to apply and leaves your hair with a light matte finish. It’s great at absorbing excess oils and the original scent featured here is sure to get you compliments for how clean and inviting it makes your hair smell.

 

 

 

Scalp Health – Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Rice, corn, and tapioca starches, charcoal, biotin, and kaolin clay

Cleansing, nourishing, and just plain pleasant! That’s the best way to describe this dry shampoo for Briogeo. Its impressive ingredients list gets it a nod whenever there’s a list of the best dry shampoos for curly hair.

 

 

 

Best Foam – Ouai Super Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Rice starch, volcanic minerals, and Rhodiola Rosea extract

Many dry shampoos are sold in powder form but the unique dry shampoo Ouai gives is a foam – and it gets the job done just as well. Plus, it adds plenty of shine as it works to remove grease and product build-up from your hair.

 

 

 

For Dark Hair – Batiste Dry Shampoo, Divine Dark

What’s in it: Rice starch

“Divine” is absolutely right! With just a hint of color and a refreshingly clean scent, Batiste’s Divine Dark Dry Shampoo works wonders on black and other dark hair colors. Just shake, spray, massage, and style then enjoy no white residue and color that’s definitely poppin’!

 

 

 

For Protective Styles – ORS Herbal Cleanse Hair and Scalp Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: aloe vera, kola nut, and lavender

The best dry shampoo for curly hair must also be one that works with the protective styles naturalistas love to rock. This dry shampoo from ORS definitely fills that requirement – right down (or up) to the nozzle tip featured on the bottle. It is super-absorbent and also helps to keep dry, itchy scalp at bay.

 

 

Volume and Body – Dove Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo

What’s in it: Aluminum starch and silica

Hair that’s gone limp between wash days definitely needs the volume and body that this dry shampoo brings.  We feature the two-pack version here for anyone wanting to get a bargain while also enjoying wonderfully refreshed hair!

 

 

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