If you know me, you know I love my dry shampoo to refresh my hair for a day or two to help it last longer in between washes. And when it comes to traveling, I tend to wash my hair even more often than I do at home especially if I’m doing a lot of outdoor activities. But sometimes having good travel-size dry shampoos when traveling does come in handy, especially for those days when I don’t have a lot of time at night and have to wake up early the next day. Not to mention, it’s also very useful after a long flight and you want to get rid of dirt and eliminate any unpleasant odors. And what I really like about dry shampoos is that they give my hair an extra volume boost that I very much need (here are 7 Ways To Instantly Fix A Bad Hair Day And Add Volume To Your Hair).
I also find that having dry shampoos for traveling is a necessity as it can really manage the oils and grease in your hair as you encounter changes in climates and different environments. I’ve tried many different dry shampoos and have tested them all out to make sure that I can recommend the best dry shampoos that aren’t heavy, don’t leave a white residue, have a nice scent, add volume to the hair, and are travel-friendly. So here are the best dry shampoos for traveling that you’ll want to take with you for any trip.
IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo
This is probably the strongest dry shampoo I’ve used as it instantly helps with absorbing oil, refreshing the hair, eliminating odor, and adding volume with its charcoal powder. It provides a deep, detoxifying cleanse to help your hair last a couple more ldays. You just need to leave it on for 30 seconds to let the powders activate and then massage it into your scalp.
This dry shampoo does absorb oil in the hair very well so you may feel a bit of a residue or slightly dry effect but if you distribute it evenly enough, it will be very natural on your hair. And I like he nice scent that it has.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo
This was the first Living Proof Dry Shampoo I tried and I really liked the effectiveness of it. This award-winning travel-size dry shampoo is perfect for traveling as it helps with oil, sweat, and odor while adding body and texture. It also delivers a time-release scent which is fresh and light so it doesn’t bother me at all. I also like the minimal residue and that my hair is still quite flexible after using this. It is not as strong as the IGK First Class Dry Shampoo, but does a great job to revive and clean my hair.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
After having a great experience with the original Living Proof Dry Shampoo, I knew I had to try the Advanced version. This dry shampoo is similar to the original one, but the advanced part of is that it makes your hair softer while adding shine so it looks like you’re fresh out of the shower. I found that this version is one of the best dry shampoos for traveling as well if you’re looking for a really clean outcome with less of a powder feel. It also balances sebum levels in your scalp and cleans like a rinse-out shampoo which makes your hair much more manageable and reinvigorated. This dry shampoo also allows you more time in between washes which can really help out when you’re traveling if you’re really lacking the time. As you may all know, if your hair is long like mine, it takes longer to wash and even longer to dry especially since hotel hair dryers are quite weak.
Both of the Living Proof Dry Shampoos are very effective and that’s why I shared them both, it’s just a matter of choosing what your needs or preferences are.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
If you’ve read my other hair-related blog posts, you’ll know that I love the scent of all the Amika products. This cult-favorite and prestige travel-size dry shampoo gives a freshly-washed look, adds volume, and leaves no white residue. It is also nutrient-rich and they used a natural rice starch to absorb excess oil and reduces odor. You’ll get voluminous hair brought back to life and it isn’t heavy on the hair. With this dry shampoo, your hair will look and feel revitalized for your travels!
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