4 Dry Shampoo Alternatives to Avoid All That Gross Unhealthy Build-Up

A lot of dry shampoos are thick and tacky—and that's a big part of the problem. If you're desperate to oil zap in powder-y fashion but don't want to deal with the gunk, dust your roots with a finely-milled translucent face powder. There's a reason it's nearly undetectable on your T-zone...

We know, we know, having to get your hair wet is so not the point. But we promise—this is way less annoying than your typical lather, rinse, and repeat. A shampoo and conditioner substitute, it uses natural ingredients, like apple vinegar and aloe vera, to cleanse and condition the hair in one fell swoop. Plus, the squeeze bottle makes spot treating especially-oily areas a cinch.

Japanese natural skincare brand Mirai Clinical turned hair brushing into our new sacred beauty ritual with their deodorising cotton brush liners. Infused with geisha-beloved persimmon, they absorb oil, dirt, and product debris sans residue every time you brush your hair. 

Real Talk: Dry shampoo is just as much of a styling product as it is a cleanser. In fact, pro stylists love using it on squeaky-clean strands for some of that two-day-old grit. However, lightweight dry texture sprays will give you that same piece-y, cool-girl look in invisible fashion.