10 Best Dry Shampoos for Oily Hair 2024 | UK Dermatologist Reviewed

This dry shampoo from Bumble and Bumble is a staple of many overnight bags. It works on even the oiliest of hair, simply sprinkle a tiny amount directly on your roots and massage into the scalp until the product is completely absorbed. 

It contains tapioca starch and oat flour to absorb excess oils, and natural clay to protect against and remove impurities. This formula instantly adds texture and volume, making your hair super shiny in the process - especially when brushed all the way through to the ends!

This award-winning dry shampoo from Klorane contains a range of organic, natural ingredients to give your hair an instant boost, without leaving behind any chalky residue. It also has a lovely, clean scent which lasts all day. 

This formula is excellent at restoring the natural balance of oils, as well as adding volume and texture to limp, lifeless hair. French oat milk is used to soothe the scalp and protect against environmental damage, while corn starch cleanses the hair and silica removes excess oils adeptly removing any lingering smells. 

This dry shampoo from Moroccanoil works well on any type of hair, but is particularly effective for those with oily scalps and dry or brittle ends. It might sound a bit counter-intuitive to add oil to dry shampoo, but adding more oils doesn't necessarily make your hair more greasy!

This formula is packed with both oil-absorbing and moisturising ingredients which target the roots, relieving you of any excess oils while softening those lacklustre locks. As a bonus, their signature fresh, summery scent of vanilla and citrus leaves your hair smelling divine.

Backed by MIT research and developed by a team of scientists and professional hairstylists, this is one of the most promising products on the market. Unlike most other dry shampoos, this one cleans your hair rather than just covering up the grease and muck. 

Guaranteed to never leave a powdery residue, the Living Proof dry shampoo leaves hair both feeling and smelling squeaky clean with a subtle scent - which makes a refreshing change from the majority of heavily-perfumed products.

This dry shampoo from Philip Kingsly absorbs excess oils like a sponge, which is great news for particularly greasy heads. It refreshes the scalp with ultra-fine and lightweight particles that won't leave even a trace of white clumps behind. 

Their shampoo has been specifically formulated to protect your scalp and hair from impurities, damage and itching in between washes. The residue-free formula is also excellent for adding a bit of volume and texture to liven up flat hair.

This dry shampoo from Batiste is one of the most popular hair products in the UK. Available from most high street drug stores, supermarkets and online retailers it’s an excellent choice if you’re in a pinch and need to grab one on the go. 

One of the biggest pros of Batiste is their scent. Instead of a talcy smell, your hair will be infused with their signature aroma of lily, rose and lavender. Hailed as the best budget option for years, it's 100% vegan and suitable for sensitive scalps. 

This Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam is designed to revive all types of flat hair in 60 seconds. It is a one-of-a-kind, refreshing waterless wash that is sulfate-free and leaves hair feeling and looking clean without leaving any undesirable residue.

Great for making your hair stay fresh in between washes, foam refreshes and eliminates excess oil from strands. Hair is kept oil-free and healthy with Pantene's unique Pro-V blend and added ingredients such as orchid flower and tapioca.

This super absorbent dry shampoo from Kristin Ess does an excellent job at mopping up excess oils and grease, leaving your scalp dry and smelling fresh. Unlike others, it doesn’t feel like you've just added another product on top, it actually makes your hair and scalp feel clean!

The powder-based formula sprays completely clear, without leaving behind a flaky residue, making it suitable for both blondes and brunettes. As a bonus, it even works to strengthen and protect weak and damaged hair follicles.

This dry shampoo makes hair super soft and luxurious, leaving behind a nice silky feeling without any residue. They also get bonus points for being vegan and cruelty-free, as well as containing no parabens, sulfates or mineral oil in their formula!

Bear in mind, R+CO’s Death Valley Dry Shampoo is a luxury product, so expect to pay a premium price. If you have especially greasy hair, you might need to use a little more of this product than usual, so it can be quite expensive to use in the long-run. 

This dry texture powder formula from REDKEN is just as good for adding some volume, as it is for cleaning your hair. It has loose charcoal powder to instantly absorb excess dirt, oil and grease from your scalp and give a boost of volume to your roots, pumping life to limp and damaged hair. 

If you simply need to refresh your hair between washes, this product can be your go-to. It can also be used for styling. The only downside is that it is in powder form, so it can be messy to use and difficult to measure out exactly the amount you need.