Dry shampoo has always been a beauty game changer. Firstly, it can a take three-day old blow dry from flat to fantastic in seconds. It can also mop up oily scalps and add volume to even the finest hair. Trouble is, sometimes the aerosol can almost knock you out. And, previous powder versions can leave you looking like you’ve had a dandruff blizzard!

Now, the clever folk at Aveda have delivered exactly what we didn’t know we needed — a non-aerosol dry shampoo that doesn’t leave your clothes powdery and does everything that a quality dry shampoo should.

Aveda’s shampowder™ non-aerosol dry shampoo uses plant powders to absorb excess oil, impurities, and sweat, instantly infusing volume and texture to refresh your style.

Aveda Shampowerdry Shampoo

Five reasons to love Aveda’s shampowder™ non-aerosol dry shampoo

  1. Clean Ingredients
    This unique non-aerosol dry shampoo is made firstly with Montmorillonite clay to absorb excess oils. Next, tapioca starch helps to instantly boost volume and keep your hair in place. It’s also 99 percent naturally derived and 100 percent vegan.
  2. Texture + feel
    It delviers a light, non-sticky result and allows for easy massaging into the roots. Think: a more natural finish compared to traditional aerosol options!
  3. Volume boost
    Simply one squeeze delivers lovely volume and texture, great if you have fine or flat hair.
  4. Travel-Friendly
    The compact, travel-friendly packaging means it’s ready for use wherever you go.
  5. Controlled Application
    With its handy squeeze applicator, you have more control over the amount of product applied to hair.

Expert tips to get the most out of your non-aerosol dry shampoo

Laura Kim, Owner of studio Muse salon in Sydney, advises, “apply before your hair begins to show signs of oiliness to proactively prevent it.” She also offers these top tips for using Aveda’s Shampure non-aerosol dry shampoo.

Step 1

Turn the bottle upside down and then bring it back to an upright position. Then, rotate the cap to reveal the nozzle.

Step 2

Gently press the bottle to dispense powder onto the roots. Also tilt the bottle as necessary to enhance the powder flow.

Step 3

Massage the powder into the scalp and reshape your hair as desired.

Shonagh Walker
Shonagh Walker is one of Australia's most prolific and respected lifestyle writers, covering everything from health and beauty to travel and entertainment. In her 30+ year career she has interviewed some of the world's most famous faces, covered stories from the lighthearted to the very serious, all with the aim of somehow helping her readers feel better about themselves, or arming them with information to enjoy life to the fullest. Shonagh is the recipient of several prestigious awards for her work. On the rare day she is not at her computer, she can be found walking her dogs or trying to improve her gardening skills.