Best Dry Shampoos for Women Over 50
Where was dry shampoo when I was a teenager?! I’ll be honest—washing my hair every day can be a chore, especially when I’ve got errands, grandkids, and two blog posts to write each day! That’s where dry shampoo comes to the rescue. Today we’re talking about The Best Dry Shampoos for Women Over 50—formulas that soak up oil, add volume, and help you stretch that blowout an extra day or two.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
This one’s a go-to classic and for good reason! It actually cleans your hair—not just masks the oil. It leaves no residue and has a nice fresh scent. Great for all hair types, including color-treated. I love how it gives my roots a little lift without making my scalp feel gunky. Joe always says my hair smells fancy after I use this one—ha!
Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo
If you want your hair to feel like it just came out of the salon, this is the one. It smells divine (thanks to neroli oil) and instantly absorbs oil while adding volume. It’s silicone-free, gentle on your scalp, and perfect for in-between wash days. A little spritz goes a long way—this one’s luxury in a bottle!
Hair Dance Volume Powder – Non-Aerosol
Gurls, this powder is lightweight, lavender-scented, and ideal for those of us who prefer natural, non-aerosol options. It’s talc- and corn-free and works great for both blonde and dark hair. Just sprinkle a little on your roots, give it a fluff, and bam—fresh hair. Plus, it’s small enough to toss in your purse!
Handmade Heroes Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair
If you’ve got brunette hair and hate the white cast from some dry shampoos, this one’s for you. It blends easily, smells great, and gives hair a little volume boost too. It’s vegan, 100% natural, and great for travel or your gym bag. Note to self: This would be a good stocking stuffer for Ashleigh.
Pureology Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
Color-treated hair, this one’s your new BFF. It not only soaks up oil, but also protects from heat if you want to touch up with a blow dryer. It’s silicone-free, vegan, and gives great volume without drying out your ends. It’s great for days when you want to refresh and style in a hurry.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Dry Shampoo Powder
This powder goes beyond oil control—it also helps soothe a dry or itchy scalp. With tea tree oil and charcoal, it detoxes while freshening up your roots. I love this one for those winter months when my scalp acts up. Just tap a little into your part, massage in, and enjoy the cooling effect!
Acure Dry Shampoo – Rosemary & Peppermint
Need an organic option? This is for you. Plus, it’s vegan, and smells like a spa day in a bottle. The rosemary and peppermint give a tingly fresh feeling, and it works on all hair types. It’s easy to apply, lasts a long time, and gives your hair a clean finish without the gunk. You might smell like a Thin Mint, but hey, that’s the price of beauty!
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk – Powder
Kiorane is gentle and soothing, especially if you have a sensitive scalp. The oat milk makes it extra calming, and it’s great for fine or thinning hair. It’s a loose powder, not a spray, so there’s no aerosol involved. I keep this one in my bathroom for when I want something light and natural.
Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Unscented Dry Shampoo (2-Pack)
If you want zero scent, this is your match! It absorbs oil fast and is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and cruelty-free. I’d use this before a workout or a long day when I know I’ll want a refresh. It’s a budget-friendly pick that works surprisingly well—plus you get two!
That’s my list of The Best Dry Shampoos for Women Over 50! Whether you’re stretching wash day, adding volume, or just want your hair to feel clean and fresh, these picks cover every hair type and budget. Dry shampoo is seriously one of my secret weapons—because sometimes, you just don’t have time to shampoo and style. Let me know which one you love best, and here’s to fabulous hair… even on day three! Ha!
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So many choices.
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Thank you for being you and all you show us.
🙂 Love all the choices for dry shampoo! Tx for posting
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I could never wash my hair every day – it’s way too dry. I love dry shampoos. They really do give my flat thin hair a boost.
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I definitely need to try the rosemary peppermint! Dry shampoo is a life changer for fine hair!
:). I need to try dry shampoo.
😊 Now my hair is thinning, dry shampoo has been so helpful in restoring volume.
🙂 I use the Living Proof one but might try the rosemary and peppermint one a try!
Sneaky smiley face! Took a while to find.
Thank you for all the options you’ve found. I might just try the organic one 👍🏼
Lol! I like to be sneaky.
I need to try. I have yet to find a dry shampoo I like.
I have never found a dry shampoo that I like, so it’s great to have some new suggestions to try. I do like some of the products by Living Proof, so I will start there. 🙂
🙂 I love dry shampoo!
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THANKS FOR ALL THE OPTIONS.
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😄. Thank you for the dry shampoo recommendations. I am not a big fan of dry shampoo. I hate the way it feels on my hair and I usually wind up washing my hair within a couple of hours of using it. LOL . that said, I am going to check out some of the ones you’ve recommended
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😊 Living Proof is my go-to.
😊 Found it. I use Giovanni dry shampoo and volumizer. It’s non aerosal and clean ingredients. I never liked dry shampoo or got volume till I tried this one.
🙂 I’ve never tried dry shampoo.
😄. Well, I had to go through twice to find the smile! My daughters love dry shampoo!
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Found it; they say dry shampoo helps with volumizing, but it does’nt seem to help my fine thinning hair too much 🙂
🙂 I never knew there were so many choices of dry shampoo. I would like to try the ones that add a little volume.
🙂 Who doesn’t want fancy smelling hair??
😊I don’t use much dry shampoo but am saving this list!!
I have really curly hair and I love Not Your Mother’s products
😊 i have never used dry shampoo. I only wash my hair twice a week and no longer have oily hair issues now that I’m older. I do need something for more volume between washings though.
☺️ I’ve never used dry shampoo very successfully. Maybe I need to try one of these on my very oily hair.
Found it! Thanks for all the dry shampoo options, this is a great invention for busy mornings.
😊Lot’s of products. I just need thicker hair!
My favorite is AMIKA Perk up plus.
I’ll have to try Pureology, since I love the shampoo (for color treated hair)
😊 I use dry shampoo when I need an extra boost of volume.
Love a good dry shampoo! Thanks for the info!😁
🙄my oily hair at 71, likes to be washed everyday
😊 I haven’t used dry shampoos, but I’m thinking about it now! Thanks for the post!!
😃 I find that Living Proof dry shampoo does work on my baby fine hair!
Found it! I love the tie waist dress. It reminds me of those shirt waist dresses from the 50’s. I use the Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak dry shampoo. I like it, but would like to try some of the others you showed too.
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I’m going to order one and give it a try.:)
🙂 I’m going to order one and give it a try.
😀 i have never tried a lot of dry shampoos. I will need to check these out.
🙂 I use dry shampoo to give my hair more volume .
😊 don’t use dry shampoo. I did when I was younger.
🙂 I’ve never tried dry shampoo because I have dry hair, maybe I should give it a try.
I have dry hair too. I use it for volume, not oil control.
😊 Thanks for the info. I’ve been looking for a good dry shampoo.
🙂 I purchased some dry shampoo recently per a recommendation from one of your previous post but have not tried it yet. It is a less expensive brand so hope it works.
😊 have you tried any of these? Some of the dry shampoo’s I have tried the scent is really strong. I am wondering about pureology? I have used the shampoo and conditioner and like it.
Karen, I’ am like you. I’ve used their shampoos and conditioners, but not the dry shampoo
🙂 dry shampoo gives my hair extra volume and texture
That’s why I use them. I have dry scalp, so I don’t need the oil control.
😊Love Living Proof
🙂 I didn’t realize there were non aerosol options available.
Honestly, I didn’t either until I started researching it.
Found it😊, have never been a fan of dry shampoo but I know a lot of folks that use them.
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Dry shampoos are a must these days to keep our over 50 hair-dos fresh!
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I’ve not tried dry shampoo yet but my husband actually uses it frequently! LOL
These were great suggestions. Thank you!
😊 Love dry shampoo! It give some lift and body to my fine straight hair. Also my favorite so far is the Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak! Reasonable price, and works. Have a blessed week!
Thanks, Janice. That was a brand I wasn’t familiar with. I’m glad to know it works.
Thanks, I have allergies and need an unscented dry shampoo.
🙂 IKR, where was dry shampoo when I was young.
Found it. You should check out the Moroccanoil dry shampoo for light hair – it has a purple tint for those of us with gray hair – so it acts like purple shampoo. It’s amazing!
Ohhh, that sounds great for ladies with gray/silver hair.
I am a big fan of the Acure brand since I am a cancer survivor. They do have other scents in their dry shampoo. I’ve never been a fan of dry shampoo, but I should give it another try.
😊 I use dry shampoo occasionally but haven’t tried any of these. There are some really nice options here!
🙂 interested in the non aerosolized version. I have fine thin hair so many weigh it down.
🙂 Love dry shampoo!
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love this post. I had no idea there were so many brands of dry shampoo
Once again, involved in reading the content and almost missed this. 🙂
I have been looking for a new dry ‘shampoo’. I think I’m going to try Hair Dance and Drop Dead Gorgeous because they both mention increasing volume.
Thank you, Tania.
I use dry shampoo for that reason. My hair is heavy, and I need help to keep it from looking flat.
😊 I would want unscented. My daughter uses on quite often actually keeps one at our house for when she visits.
🙂 I have not tried dry shampoos since the days of the white powdery stuff or baby powder😂 so it’s been a hot minute. I will have to give a couple of your suggestions a try.
Janette, I don’t like the kind that leaves a powder residue.
I have been using Living Proof and like it slot.
😉 I have never used dry shampoo.
🙂 I have only used brands dry shampoo from the Drugstore. I will look into the brands you have mentioned here.
😊 I have never tried dry shampoos but my Daughter in law uses in between shampoos.
😀 nice selection thank you enjoy spring
Have any of you fellow Gurls tried using dry shampoo before bed? I read that some people do this, but I’m not sure what it would have the same freshening effect.
Hmmm, never heard of that.
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Do you know if the dry shampoos are gluten-free?
Stephanie, I never looked at that. I know a lot of them are FREE from certain additives, but I’m not sure about gluten.
😊 love dry shampoo…not washing hair every day as I get older…better for your hair. I have tried one that you recommended. Will be on the lookout for the others.
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love that you shared the various dry shampoos available to include scent and hair type/color
Found it! Love these options!
🙂 Rosemary and Peppermint would smell great!
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I haven’t tried a dry shampoo in many years- might be time to revisit. Thanks for the options
🙂 Cute placement! For a drugstore brand, I like Not Your Mother’s Clean Freek. I accidentally got the scented one last time. It smells like coconut sun tan lotion. Close your eyes and you’re at the beach ⛱️
Oh, Molly! You are talking me into trying that one. That sounds heavenly to me.
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Thanks for this posting. I have actually been thinking about trying some.
:). Hair Dance sounds like one I would enjoy!
🙂 I have not used dry shampoo in years. I may try one of your recommendations.
Thanks for the info…I’ve never used dry shampoo and it might be time to give it a whirl. 🙂
Found it! I’ve tried 2 on your list and may have to try another!
Found it!nI’ve never used dry shampoo. Might be a good time to give it a whirl!
🙂 I like the option of a non-aerosol dry shampoo – thank you!
🙂 I haven’t used dry shampoo for years. Looks like these have a few good options for me to try. I’ll start off with a less costly version like hair dance.
Found it🙂! I started using dry shampoo last spring when I went on a trip for a long weekend. I had just had my hair done the day before I left and didn’t want to have to wash my hair in the hotel, not to mention dragging along all my hair products. That made me a fan and although I still don’t use it all the time, it’s such a great option!
🙂 Never used the stuff, but might give it a try.
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🙂 Dry Shampoo is a lifesaver. I really like the living proof one
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never tried this before but I can see it would be good for camping or travel.
It is also good for volume. I don’t use it for oil, but because my hair is heavy.
😀. I love dry shampoo—so helpful when you don’t have time to wash your hair.
😊 again. Directions. lol.
I don’t usually use dry shampoo. During Covid when I couldn’t get to the salon I used Dove brunette dry shampoo. Touched up the roots while waiting 😆
That would work out great.
:} Lots of options.
🙂 Dry Shampoo, Thanks. It has been many years since I used them also.
😊I’m glad that there are non aerosol options available.
🙂 found it. Like all of the dry shampoo
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Love all the Living Proof products.