Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo 9.5 oz — Invisible Oil Absorbing Spray for Volume & Odor Control

Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo is a lightweight, invisible spray that soaks up oil, neutralizes odor, and restores noticeable volume between washes.

Designed as the top prestige dry shampoo in the U.S., this talc-free formula refreshes roots without leaving a powdery finish. It targets oily scalp days and limp hair by absorbing excess sebum, cutting down on odor, and giving strands an instant lift so you can skip a wash while keeping hair looking fuller and cleaner.

How quickly does it refresh greasy roots?

Perk Up works on contact to reduce shine and oiliness at the scalp. Spray focused bursts onto roots from a few inches away, let the product settle briefly, then massage or brush through to distribute and reveal refreshed hair.

• Use 3–5 quick sprays on problem areas.
• Wait 10–20 seconds for absorption before massaging.
• Brush or style as usual to finish.

Will this leave white residue on darker hair?

The formula is talc-free and developed to deliver an invisible finish, minimizing the powdery or chalky look some dry shampoos can leave behind. For very dark or fine hair, blend the spray in with fingertips or a scalp brush for the cleanest result.

• Talc-free blend avoids visible dusting.
• Short wait time reduces surface cling.
• Light massage disperses product evenly for invisibility.

How does it add volume and 'oomph' to flat hair?

Beyond absorbing oil, Perk Up supplies instant lift at the roots so hair appears thicker and moves with more body. The spray helps separate strands and create texture, making styles hold better without heavy residue.

• Targets roots for targeted lift and separation.
• Lightweight finish avoids weighing hair down.
• Works well under styling products as a prep step.

Is this suitable for all hair types and colors?

Amika formulated Perk Up to perform across hair textures and shades: fine, medium, coarse, and color-treated hair can all benefit from oil control and added body. Application technique—short bursts and blending—ensures a natural look on light or dark tones.

• Safe for color-treated hair with gentle lift.
• Effective on fine hair for added fullness.
• Works on curly and straight textures to refresh style.

Who is this for: Anyone seeking a quick, reliable refresh between washes—people with busy mornings, frequent travelers, or anyone who wants a boost of volume without visible residue. If you need oil control, odor reduction, and a lightweight volumizing effect in one spray, Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo is built to deliver a clean, bouncy finish that extends your style without a full wash.

Ingredients

Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 40-B), Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Starch, Isobutane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diisopropyl Adipate, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Limonene