QUICK FIX

This Invisible Dry Shampoo Mist Doesn’t Leave a White Cast on Dark Hair

Living Proof’s new skincare-inspired dry shampoo absorbs oil and grease without a chalky finish.

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With the exception of a rare desperate moment when I don’t have time to wash my hair, I usually steer clear of dry shampoos. Most of the formulas I’ve tried left my tresses smelling like a floral fragrance gone rancid and my already-dehydrated strands extra crispy. The worst part is that most of the dry shampoos I’ve used in the past leave a powdery white cast on my dark brown, highlighted hair.

For context, I’m one of those people who need to wash their hair every day. Yes, I’ve heard all the arguments against washing your hair daily, but with my ultra-fine hair and flaky scalp (thanks, eczema!), daily cleansing feels like a non-negotiable. If I wash my hair in the morning, I start to feel the oiliness in the late afternoon. Of course, washing my hair every single day is a big time commitment, and sometimes I need a quick fix.

Don’t get me wrong, there are a few decent dry shampoos out there, like Colab’s Dark Corrector Dry Shampoo, which also doesn’t leave a white cast and doesn’t have a strong fragrance. Absorbing oil from my especially greasy hair? It could be better.

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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Sheer Clean Dry Shampoo Mist

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I’d just about given up by the time Living Proof, the haircare brand that Jennifer Aniston co-owned from 2012 to 2016, launched its innovative Sheer Clean Dry Shampoo Mist this month. Naturally, as a beauty writer who absolutely loves testing as many products as possible, I gave it a shot. Admittedly, I didn’t have high hopes.

The brand’s original Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo has already earned praise for its ability to absorb oil, boasting a 4.3-star rating across more than 4,300 reviews on Sephora, but I found it left a powdery residue on my dark hair.

The Sheer Clean version, however, is unlike any other dry shampoo I’ve ever tried. For starters, it comes in a mist format (different from the continuous-nozzle aerosol sprays common among alternatives), so it’s far easier to control the amount you’re spraying onto your hair.

It’s also formulated with the brand’s patent-pending “micellar bi-phase cleansing system,” which works just like micellar water makeup remover, but for hair. The micellar cleansing system binds to oil and grease for a gentle, water-free cleanse rather than just dousing it with powder. The dry shampoo mist is also enriched with a micro-suspending network that delivers ingredients gradually for a weightless, undetectable finish. The best part? It left zero white cast and didn’t smell like a bad perfume (it has a light citrus scent). My hair felt like it was freshly washed with actual shampoo—not sprayed with baby powder.

My one qualm is that my hair can feel slightly dry when I accidentally spray too much on, but once I got the hang of using just the right amount, it was no longer an issue.

While I’ll likely still stick to washing my hair every day (out of habit), I feel like I can sleep better at night knowing I have a quick fix that actually cleans instead of masking if I wake up later than usual or need a refresh between hectic days.

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Pia BelloBeauty & Wellness Intern

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