I’ve called it one of the greatest beauty inventions in the free world. If I were stranded on a desert island, it would be on the list of necessities—right after sun block and before lash extensions. While I could survive without dry shampoo, I’d rather not. It’s the key to sleeping in, the secret to extending a blowout, and better than any root booster I’ve ever used. These are the two I reach for no matter how far back in the beauty closet they’ve been relegated to make room for new products. For bonafide big hair when you’re having a flat-hair day, nothing beats Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($25). If my end game is skipping the shampoo, I blast my roots with Batiste Dry Shampoo ($8), which sops up oil like nobody’s business and, like a good tube of cheap mascara, isn’t so precious that I feel the need to conserve it. Also, I’m a sucker for anything animal print. —Bets
Filed Under: batiste dry shampoo, Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo
Hello lovelies! I'm Elizabeth Dehn, a beauty writer + lifestyle editor who's equally fanatical about lip gloss as juice cleansing. I live in Minneapolis with Mr. Bets and our white lab, Molly Thomas . . . 
I’ve used Oscar Blandi for years and love it, but I agree it’s pricey and I don’t use it as often as I like. I’m anxious to try Batiste!
I have blonde hair that looks greasy (and dark) within 18 hrs, so dry shampoo is a staple. Oscar Blandi just doesn’t cut it. It doesn’t absorb the oil and leaves too much residue. My favorite? Surprisingly, Suave. It costs less than $4 and works better than any other one I’ve tried. I buy multiples (esp when they’re on sale) and have a stockpile in my cabinet. if I didn’t have blonde hair I’m not sure I’d buy it because the powder leaves a whitish tint that rubs in and lightens my hair. Were I a brunette I’m not sure how it would look.
I absolutely swear by Batiste Dry Shampoo!!!! I wrote a blog entry about this dry shampoo called It doesn’t matter I love it. I would love you to read it if you have time…
http://behindthemirrorblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/it-doesnt-matter-i-love-it.html
Do these have a strong fragrance? That’s been a problem other dry shampoos I’ve tried.
@Jennifer – Depends on your idea of strong. I’m sensitive as well and don’t mind either. Batiste has several scents to choose from. Other good options: Oscar Blandi Pronto, Psssst, Aveda Pure Abundance Potion
I like Tigi brand Rockaholic dry shampoo. Recommended by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and they got me hooked!!
I have really thick hair that tends to get oily even the second day after washing. I’ve tried 4-5 dry shampoos. Some of them just haven’t worked at all; others work for, like, 10 minutes and then my hair looks even worse/oilier than it did before spraying on the shampoo. I’ll have to try one or both of these.