Vogue's Guide to Portable Dry Shampoo Puffs and Brushes

Powder-based dry shampoos, championed by professionals like hairstylist Travis Speck, are experiencing a renaissance in portable formats. Speck, a senior stylist with over 25 years of experience based at Manhattan's Suite Caroline salon, notes that editorial stylists consistently keep powder formulas in their kits. New products like Briogeo's Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff, launched in December, offer a twist-open puff with 92% naturally-derived ingredients including copper peptides and biotin. Violette_FR's Frange Puff Dry Shampoo Brush, a cult favorite since 2022, features a built-in brush and was created by founder Violette Serrat for on-the-go freshness. Other notable options include Ceremonia's white cast-free Dry Shampoo con Arrowroot, Mise En Scène's Tap and Clear Dry Shampoo Cushion resembling a makeup compact, Kitsch's affordable and fragrance-free puff, and Babe Original's value-oriented Root Refresh Dry Shampoo. These aerosol-free alternatives prioritize oil absorption with ingredients like arrowroot, rice starch, and silica, while offering vegan, cruelty-free, and often refillable packaging. Vogue's selection process combines expert insights from hairstylists with editorial testing based on ingredients, texture, and packaging.