Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
Amika Perk Up dry shampoo, talc-free, for a root refresh between washes
This talc-free dry shampoo is for all hair types, 1 to 4c, seeking a voluminous root refresh between washes. The brand lists it for balanced to oily hair and scalp types.
It is vegan certified, cruelty free and color safe, with no gluten contributors.
What the brand says it does
Its product page says it absorbs oil, reduces odor, leaves an invisible finish and restores "oomph", and reports that:
- Testing showed it removes oil
- In consumer testing of 53 participants, 94% said their hair looked and felt refreshed after using it
- It boosts volume, bringing flat hair back to life without feeling gritty
- The talc-free formula leaves even dark hair without a trace of white residue
The page says Perk Up won Allure's 2026 Reader's Choice Award.
On the ingredients behind it:
- Rice starch: used in place of the standard aluminum starch, it helps absorb oil and restore hair's oomph.
- Sea buckthorn: loaded with vitamins C and A, the fatty acid omega 7 and antioxidants.
The Wizard, Soulfood and Flash sit with it on Nava's Amika shelf, dry shampoo to shine mask.
Product specification
| Size | 1.8 oz (64 ml), 5.3 oz (189 ml) or 9.5 oz (358 ml) |
| Form | Talc-free aerosol dry shampoo |
| Hair type | All hair types, 1 to 4c; balanced to oily hair and scalp types |
| Named ingredients | Rice starch; sea buckthorn |
| When to use | On roots between washes; wait 30 seconds, then massage or brush through |
| Brand testing | 94% of 53 participants said hair looked and felt refreshed after use (consumer testing) |
| Alcohol | Alcohol denat. (SD Alcohol 40-B) is on the ingredient list |
| Free from | Talc free; labelled sulfate, paraben and phthalate free; no mineral oil; no gluten contributors; vegan certified; cruelty free; color safe |
How to use it
Shake well. Hold the can 8 inches away and spray onto roots in a sweeping motion. Wait 30 seconds, then massage or brush through.
Before you buy
Which Perk Up is this? The original. Its product page offers three types: original, Plus and Ultra. Compare it with Perk Up Plus, the extended-clean formula.
The third type is the Perk Up Ultra oil control formula.
What should I know about the aerosol? It is a flammable aerosol in a pressurized container that may burst if heated. Keep it away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces, and do not place it in hot water or near radiators or stoves. Do not puncture or incinerate it, and do not store it above 120°F (49°C), even after use. Protect it from sunlight and keep it out of reach of children. Deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Can the ingredient list change? It can. Alcohol denat. and fragrance are on the current list. To confirm the formula suits you, check the list printed on your can.