The Best Tinted Dry Shampoos For Dark Hair

Dry shampoos have become essential to many people’s hair care routines. They soak up excess oil that comes from the root of the hair, meaning you can go longer without having to wash it. This is perfect if you live on a busy schedule.

It also means blow-drys can last longer with the dry shampoo providing additional volume to limp hair. 

With the majority of dry shampoos consisting of white powder, this doesn’t always play in the favour of those with darker hair. It can make roots appear white or greyish. Sometimes extra time must be taken to massage the powder into the hair to reduce the appearance of white roots.

Recognising this as an issue, hair brands have now started releasing tinted dry shampoos. They now come in darker shades, which makes it easier for brunettes to just spray on and go. 

9 Best tinted dry shampoo

Below we’ve put together a list of 9 of the best tinted dry shampoos for you to consider.

Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones

Created specifically for dark hair, this dry shampoo has been made from ultra fine rice starches which work at absorbing oil and any product build-up, to leave hair looking fresh and clean.

It refreshes the hair without affecting the darker tones of brunette hair and also helps protect against damaging UV rays. 

To use the product, shake it well and spray it six to eight inches from the hair. Let it dry and then massage it into the scalp. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo Divine Dark

Designed to blend seamlessly with your dark hair, this shampoo refreshes the hair by removing any excess oils, leaving it feeling fresh and clean between washes.

Excess oils on the hair can leave it looking flat and lacklustre, but with Batiste’s Divine Dark Shampoo, it’ll be sure to lift the hair and leave it looking fuller. 

This dry shampoo is a great fix if you don’t have time to wash your hair, it’ll save you some extra time, allowing you to catch up on some much-needed sleep in the morning. 

To use this product, lightly spray it onto the roots, making sure the bottle is about ten inches from the hair. Let the product soak in, massage it if needed, and then style your hair as you normally would. 

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

This is a plant-based dry shampoo, created from organically harvested oat milk, corn and rice starch, and natural absorbent microspheres and silica.

These ingredients all work together to ensure the scalp is left feeling soothed and protected and the hair clean and free from any oils. 

It will leave hair feeling refreshed, while also providing texture and volume.

Being made of an ultra-fine formula, you can be sure the powder will blend with your hair, leaving the shampoo invisible with no chalky residue. 

Spray the product ten inches away from the hair, focusing on the roots. Leave for a couple of minutes to allow the product to sink in, then brush through and style as normal. 

Bumble + Bumble Pret-a-Powder Tres Invisible Dry Shampoo

Formulated with hibiscus extract, this dry shampoo will help to extend any hairstyles and means you can postpone washing your hair just that little bit longer.

It leaves a translucent finish which is perfect for those with darker hair as it means there won’t be any unsightly white residue left over. 

UV filters in the product will also help to stop hair from drying out or becoming damaged by the sun’s rays. 

Kristin Ess Hair Brunette Dry Shampoo for Dark + Brown Hair with Vitamin C

This dry shampoo makes dirty hair feel clean and refreshed by soaking up any excess oil.

It has a deep brown tint to work with brunette tones and create a seamless finish for darker hair.

This dry shampoo can be used on all hair types to soak up any oil, eliminate odour, and extend your blow-dry for a little bit longer. 

Apply the product to the roots of your dry hair, massage in, and style as usual.

This dry shampoo is also cruelty-free and free from any sulphates or parabens, making it a perfect choice for those of you with sensitive scalps. 

SGX NYC Brunette Dry Shampoo

This tinted dry shampoo blends seamlessly into medium to dark brunette tones.

It will revitalise hair between washes to leave it feeling softer and more voluminous while soaking up any excess oil and product build-up. 

It cleanses your dark hair without leaving any white residue to help extend your hairstyle or to keep your hair looking cleansed in between washes.

The fruity citrus scent will also eliminate any odours to also leave it smelling fresh. 

Free from any parabens, sulphates, petroleum, and gluten you can use this product even if you have a sensitive scalp and you won’t have to worry about any harsh products stripping away your hair. 

L’Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Tinted Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

This tinted dry shampoo has been specially designed for those of you with dark brown or black hair.

It will refresh colour-treated and natural hair by absorbing oil without weighing it down or leaving any chalky white residue. 

With a gorgeous floral scent, it will also reduce any odours from dirty hair, which also helps to make it appear cleansed between washing days. 

To use the product, shake the bottle vigorously and then spray it onto the roots. Let it dry for a few seconds and then gently massage it into the roots. Brush and style your hair as you usually would. 

Four Reasons Cool Blonde Dry Shampoo for Blonde Hair

Professionally formulated for lighter hair, this is the perfect shampoo for blonde or silver hair, the cooler tint neutralises warmer tones while also making the hair easier to style in between washes.

This product is also a great choice if you need to disguise roots before your next salon visit. 

This dry shampoo will absorb any excess oil, remove brassy hues, and allow your cooler, blonder tones to shine through.

It gives hair a velvety finish and also ensures it stays weightless after the dry shampoo has been applied.  

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal Biotin Dry Shampoo

Designed to absorb oil and cleanse the scalp, the infused charcoal in this product will bring out any impurities to leave hair feeling clean and refreshed in between washes, while also providing a natural tint to darker hair. 

Made from 98% natural ingredients you can be sure this product does not contain any harsh ingredients such as parabens or sulphates.

It’s also cruelty free with no testing on animals having taken place during any stage of production. 

Key ingredients in the product include charcoal to cleanse away any impurities, biotin to leave hair feeling fuller, clay and tapioca to absorb excess oil and extend the life of your blow-dry, and witch hazel to help control the production of oil on your scalp. 

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When searching for a dry shampoo there are things you’re going to want to bear in mind. If you have dark hair, more than likely you’re going to be after a product that is tinted in a darker colour to ensure your hair doesn’t look chalky after use.

If you’re after a more natural tint, then you can choose a charcoal based dry shampoo. Not only will it apply a darker tint to your hair but charcoal also helps to cleanse away impurities that can lead to your hair looking dirtier between washes. 

Many dry shampoos are now also formulated with plenty of natural ingredients, which is perfect if you have a sensitive scalp. Natural ingredients such as witch hazel help to regulate the oil production from your scalp. Other ingredients such as corn or rice starch work well at absorbing any excess oils to leave your hair looking refreshed and clean. 

If hair odour is a problem, then you can also choose a scented dry shampoo. Pick from citrus or floral scents to leave your hair smelling as fresh as what it will look after a spritz of your dry shampoo.

A fresh scent will also help to give you reassurance throughout the day that your hair is still clean and refreshed, even if you cannot see it. 

With a wide variety of options available on the market, you’ll be sure to find a dry shampoo that suits all of your hair needs.