How to Refresh Greasy Roots Without Washing

Target the oil at your roots with dry shampoo, strategic styling, or oil-absorbing powders to buy yourself another day between washes.

1. Apply dry shampoo correctly. Hold the can 6 inches from your head and spray directly onto your roots in sections, not all over your hair. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the oil, then massage it in with your fingertips and brush through.
2. Create volume at the roots. Flip your head upside down and gently tease the hair at your crown with a fine-tooth comb or your fingers. This lifts the hair away from your scalp where the oil collects and creates the illusion of freshly washed volume.
3. Style strategically. Pull your hair into a sleek low bun, braid, or ponytail where the greasy roots become a feature, not a flaw. The oil actually helps create that intentional, polished look.