A universal struggle for women is their hair. Whether it’s choosing a style, trying to achieve that style, constantly dying it, or it’s too dry, too oily, too limp, too voluminous…shall I go on? 

Hair never cooperates. And we’ve been taught not to shampoo and condition our tresses daily because it can strip away healthy oils and lead to breakage…”Hair Wash Day” is a whole process. 

And not to mention the products being pushed our way. Every influencer has their favorite product, and they do a damn good job of convincing me I need it, too. There are hair oils, scalp oils, hair masks, split end menders, mousses, and gels. Oh my!

In an effort to save my hair — after developing scalp psoriasis from too much bleach (we’ve all been there, right?) I’ve succumbed to every hair trend out there. I finally grew my locks long, washed it every few days, and strengthened the bonds in my hair. 

I try lots of different products thanks to both my shopping addiction and career as a writer, so I find out what works and what’s a marketing gimmick for your cash. 

And to get you through the changing of the seasons, which for many brings finicky scalp issues, you need a top-notch dry shampoo. 

I get it, it’s fall and we’re going back to working out…but you really don’t want to wash your hair everyday. If you’re like me, your hair gets oily with the slightest drop of sweat…so this may seem impossible. 

But, as I said before dear reader, I’ve tried all the dry shampoos out there…and I know what works and what doesn’t.

So if you need a dry shampoo to get you through the fall — whether it’s to skip wash day, or because you sweat so much in your sleep from nightmares, or whatever — we’ve got you covered! 

Here are my picks for the best dry shampoos for every hair type: 

Best Dry Shampoo For Fine Hair — VEGAMOUR Dry Shampoo for Thinning Hair

Super fine hair? Losing some locks too quickly? This dry shampoo absorbs oils and sweat while clinically tested to visibly increase hair density…this is the dry shampoo for anyone who needs an extra hair boost in their life. 

Best Dry Shampoo For Thick Hair — Kerastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo

I’ve got a lot of hair, which means there’s a lot of room for oil. Kerastase is one of the best, salon-quality hair care brands on the market…and this dry shampoo works perfectly for all hair types, even my thick hair. 

Best Dry Shampoo For Oily Hair — Living Proof perfect hair day Dry Shampoo

This dry shampoo is my holy grail. With a dreamy, refreshing citrus scent, this full coverage dry shampoo does everything you need. 

Best Dry Shampoo For Dry Scalp — Acure All Hair Types Dry Shampoo 

Affordable, highly rated, and equally effective, this dry shampoo gets down to your oily hair at the root. You’ll be able to go multiple days without washing your hair and your scalp won’t be screaming for help.  

Best Travel Dry Shampoo — bumble&bumble Pret a Powder

This cute little travel-sized dry shampoo packs a punch. Just throw some of the powder in your hair, let it sit for a second, and brush out. You’ll have good-as-new hair in no time. 

Best Dry Shampoo For Light Hair — Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo for Light Tones

An Alix Earle-approved brand, this dry shampoo combats brassiness while lifting dirt and oil from your hair. I adore the scent of Moroccanoil products too.

Best Dry Shampoo For Dark Hair — Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo for Dark Tones

See above why I love it…but this one is for the girls who hate getting the white powder in your dark hair. I know the struggle and I love this concept. 

Best Dry Shampoo Overall — amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

amika stole the hearts of customers for the cute packaging and effective product. Their Perk Up Dry Shampoo is a fan-favorite and one of the highest rated out there. 

Best Powder Dry Shampoo — Crown Affair The Refillable Dry Shampoo

With a close to five-star rating, the Crown Affair Dry Shampoo comes with a cute brush that helps you blend in the powder and has fantastic, green-friendly refillable packaging. Universally loved for a reason.