Earthley Dry Shampoo / 1.8 OZ

Dry shampoo that soaks up root oil between washes, with a soft rose and lavender scent.

Dry shampoo is shampoo with the water taken out. That sounds like a loss, but it's also the reason you can use it at 7 a.m. while standing in the kitchen with one shoe on. Shake it, spray it at the roots, wait a minute, and brush it through. The powder does the work of absorbing the oil that has been building up since your last wash.

Why Reach for This One

This is a 1.8 oz aerosol that goes on light and dries quickly. It's designed for the days when your hair looks fine from the front and questionable from the back. Use it to freshen roots, add a little lift at the crown, and keep things looking tidy until you have time for a full wash.

• Absorbs excess oil at the scalp and roots between washes
• Helps hair look fresher and more lifted without weighing it down
• Leaves a soft rose and lavender scent that stays subtle
• Compact size that fits in a bag, a gym locker, or a travel kit

How to Use It

Hold the can about six inches from your head. Spray into the roots, focusing on the areas that tend to get oily first, usually the part and the hairline. Give it a minute to settle. Then massage your scalp with your fingertips and brush or comb through. Work in sections if your hair is thick, because the powder needs to reach the roots to do its job. If it looks like you dusted your hair with flour, you used too much, and a good brushing will usually fix it.

Most people find that a little goes a long way. The can is smaller than you'd expect, and the spray is fine enough that you don't need a lot of it to get coverage.

About the Scent

The rose and lavender scent is light, floral, and easy to live with. It isn't the kind of smell that announces itself from across the room. It's more the kind you notice once, think nice, and then forget about, which is probably how a good scent should work. If you prefer lighter fragrances, this one is a reasonable place to start.

Dry shampoo is a styling product, not a replacement for regular washing. It's most useful as a bridge between washes, a way to keep your hair feeling clean and looking put together while you wait for the next shower. Use it as often as you like on the days you need it, and skip it on the days you don't.