Ouai’s New Dry Shampoo: Reviewed by a Beauty Editor

I have fine hair and an oily scalp, which means wash day comes more often than I would like it to. Usually, I have to shampoo my strands every two days…three if I’m really lucky. So, to me, dry shampoo isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity.

Over the years, I’ve tested countless dry shampoos, trying to find that diamond-in-the-rough formula that soaks up oil and sweat without leaving a chalky residue, turning my hair gray, or making my usually soft strands feel like straw. Some of them came close; others have failed miserably, but Ouai’s new Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo might just be the best of all time.

I know that’s a bold statement to make, but it’s true. I had the privilege of testing the re-released formula developed by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin. (It recently made its return to store shelves both IRL and online after a hiatus.) It’s been a few days, and my hair has never looked (or smelled) better. Oh, and did I mention I’m on day-four hair right now? Keep reading to learn why I, a self-appointed dry shampoo savant, strongly recommend Ouai’s new dry shampoo.

The proof is in the pudding. Here’s a picture I snapped four days after my last wash day. Save for some frizz and grown-out highlights, I’m happy with how my hair looks. Normally, I wouldn’t dare post a picture of my day-four hair on the internet.

The Melrose Place Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo

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Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo

Ouai’s new Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo comes in two versions—both effectively soak up excess oil and sweat, yet they have different scents. The first one is lightly fragranced with the brand’s signature Melrose Place scent. It’s a soft, feminine fragrance made up of notes like rose, bergamot, lychee, white musk, and champagne. To me, it gives sophisticated, rich-girl vibes.

As for the formula, it works on all hair types and textures. Thanks to a blend of rice starch and micro-starch, it absorbs oil and sweat and offers lightweight volume—all without a drying effect, a gray cast, or chalky residue. I was genuinely wowed by the formula. I’m not kidding when I say my hair has never looked better, especially considering it’s been a whopping four days since it last touched shampoo.