It doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter – dry shampoo has saved the day or the hairstyle of many a person. In the big dry shampoo test, we present the best products to you.
Dry shampoo should not be missing in any bathroom. Because at any time of the year it can mutate into a savior. GALA presents the editors’ favorites in the dry shampoo test.
Dry shampoo test: the best products at a glance
In the past, as I know, GALA editor Julia, dry shampoos had a bad reputation. Or rather, the people who use dry shampoo. But it has long been clear that anyone who uses dry shampoo is by no means too lazy to wash their hair. Rather, our often hectic lives leave us no other choice from time to time. Besides, washing your hair too often isn’t always good for it either (and certainly not for the color of our colored hair). Delaying the time until the next “laundry day” with dry shampoo – a good idea.
But which dry shampoo is right for you and your hair? All-rounder or hair color specific dry shampoo? Can my favorite also in addition take care of my hair? Are there clear ones? price differences?
We asked ourselves all these questions for the dry shampoo test, looked at the opinions of the buyers and are happy to summarize the results for you. Then choose for yourself which product should become or remain your favorite and (hairstyle) savior.
The best price among dry shampoos
It’s hard to believe, but there is a relatively large price range for dry shampoos. From drugstore products for less than two euros to the luxury edition, which then costs up to 30 euros per spray can. Anyone who pays attention to their money or is simply unwilling to spend a lot of money unnecessarily on a – in the best case – invisible beauty product in the hair, should try dry shampoos from the “Batiste” well advised. After use is the superfluous Greasy shine in hair gonethe hair gains significantly volumeare handy and smell wonderfully fresh – just as you like, for example after tropical summer fruits or a flower meadow.
An extra row for colored hair
Batiste dry shampoos have been among the bestsellers for years, and not just because of their low price. While there are different variants that differ only in their scent, there is also a dry shampoo range that is specially tailored to the hair color of the customer. Regardless of whether brunette, brunette or blond – with a hint of color, it not only prevents a gray haze, but can also conceal a slight approach in the best case.
Only red-haired women and men see Batiste in the tube. However, using a hair color-neutral dry shampoo should make up for it.
If you want to give your hair an extra care kick when using your dry shampoo, you should use the Care line from Batiste take a closer look. From an extra portion of moisture to the nourishing effect of the avocado to frizz control with coconut, the spectrum covers a wide range of “problem hair”. Only the price of these products increases significantly due to their additional “functions”.
Drugstore own brands are definitely recommended with a few restrictions
If you actually want it even cheaper, you can still use drugstore brands such as Balea from dm or isana by Rossman. Both products remain at less than two euros per spray can price unbeatable. However, these products tend to leave a matt veil in the hair and the scent is very intense, which sensitive noses may find annoying. Nevertheless: Highly recommended, especially for occasional use and for a small budget. Especially since there is a range of different products here too – dry shampoos for the respective hair color or even a 6-in-1 product that also serves as heat and UV protection.
The test winner from Stiftung Warentest comes from Wella
You have to add a few euros to the test winner from Stiftung Warentest. The Wella EIMI Dry Me dry shampoo has its price – and that’s not the only thing buyers have to complain about, despite the magazine’s good test result. So be the product convincing in effectiveness and smell, but the pressure in the spray can drops very quickly and the can is still full, but unusable. It’s a shame, because there’s nothing wrong with the product itself and the ingredients are all harmless.
The price middle in the dry shampoo test
In our test, the dry shampoos from the Swiss-o-Par brand are mid-range in terms of price. Here you have the choice: between a usual spray and one powder. Both products do their job perfectly if used correctly on the hair. However, some customers complain that the dry shampoo leaves a greyish veil and cannot be brushed out so well.
While the majority of dry shampoos come in aerosol cans these days and a majority of users prefer ease of use similar to hairspray, there is Arguments in favor of a dry shampoo in powder form. The use of powder is particularly useful for short hairstyles, but also for hair with dry tips and lengths. The product is then placed in the palm of the hand and massaged into the hair with the fingers. This prevents you from treating your hair all the way to the tips with the dry shampoo – especially people with generally rather dry, brittle hair will appreciate this advantage. Swiss-o-par could be the solution here.
What is the best dry shampoo?
Basically it can be said that you and your hair will be well advised with each of the products. With dry shampoos, as with many other beauty products – a question of personal taste, priorities and budget. What one beauty queen perceives as a pleasant scent, another perceives as obtrusive and unbearable. Are you looking for an increase in volume or do you place more value on nourishing ingredients? In the end, nobody can make the decision for you.
How to apply dry shampoo (spray).
- Comb your hair well.
- Start at the crown.
- Spray the product on the hair from a distance.
- Work your way strand by strand.
- Leave the product on for a moment.
- Massage the scalp again.
- Brush hair thoroughly to avoid residue.
- If necessary, style your hair as usual.
Tips – How often can you use dry shampoo?
- Dose sparingly and rather readjust again
- Cover your shoulders with a towel to keep the dry shampoo off your clothes.
- Use dry shampoo as an “intermediate wash” between two hair washes with water and shampoo. This will prevent dry shampoo residue from building up and irritating your scalp over time.
- If your scalp becomes irritated or starts to itch after using the dry shampoo, you should stop using it and consult a doctor if the symptoms persist.
Is dry shampoo recommended?
We will all know it. In summer you sweat, your face is protected with sunscreen – your hair very quickly looks greasy and unwashed at the roots. The tips, on the other hand, are affected by the sun and the heat – they dry out. To wash or not to wash is now the question. Our tip: Reach for the dry shampoo.
next scenario: It’s winter, it’s cold. The hat is our constant companion. But while it warms and protects, our hair doesn’t think it’s all that great. Because she flattens her hairstyle. Our tip: Reach for dry shampoo.
Would you like another example? The third example, which will again clearly lead to our tip that is always the same, can happen on any given day of our lives. We oversleep, an appointment comes up, it has to be quick in the bathroom – there is time for a quick shower, but there is no longer enough time to wash and style our hair. Let’s not even start here from mothers with strict time management due to small children. Our tip: Reach for dry shampoo.