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When it comes to makeup, highlighter hit it big this year — really big. Everyone was looking for glowing skin that was wonderfully radiant. But for hair, this year was all about adding fullness, texture, and a cool-girl matte finish — without actually washing your hair.

At this point, almost every single hair brand on the market has a dry shampoo. Some are pricey and some cheap, but all promise to banish scalp grease and leave hair looking and smelling like you just walked out of a salon. Of course, one thing's for sure, which is that not all formulas are created equal.

Ahead, the best of the best dry shampoos that we tested, loved, and stocked up on this year.

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