Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo
- Liquid Volume: 7.8 fl oz
- Item Volume: 2.2 fl oz
- Hair Type: Oily
- Suitable Hair Color: White
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fine-mist alternative worth trying for anyone put off by the residue of standard dry shampoo powders, provided you actually massage it in rather than just spraying and walking away.
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ASIN: B07H349CVVCategory: Dry Shampoos
Overview
Amika's Perk Up dry shampoo swaps the standard aluminum starch used in most dry shampoos for rice starch, released as a super fine, talc-free mist. It is built to restore volume at the roots while avoiding the white cast or powdery look common to spray dry shampoos.
The application note in the listing matters as much as the ingredient swap: spraying alone isn't the full step, you're meant to wait a moment then massage the scalp as if actually shampooing, which is what lets the rice starch work in invisibly. The mist is also described as layerable, meaning it can be reapplied across multiple days without building up a gunky or powdered look.
- Talc-free rice starch formula
- Super fine, invisible mist
- Layerable across multiple days
- Massage-in application for full effect
Who it's for
Suits people who dislike the visible white residue or powdery feel of a typical aluminum-starch dry shampoo, especially those who want to layer applications over a few days between washes. Less suited to someone who wants a heavy-duty powder for very oily roots on day one.
Pros and cons
- Talc-free rice starch formula in place of aluminum starch
- No white residue when massaged in as directed
- Super fine mist that layers across multiple days
- Marketed against the itchy, powdery dry shampoo look
- No independent review data available in this batch
- Requires massaging in rather than a simple spray-and-go step to work as intended
Performance notes
Rice starch in place of aluminum starch is the mechanism behind avoiding the chalky look, but the listing is specific that spraying it on is not enough: the fine mist needs to be massaged into the scalp the way you would work in actual shampoo for it to disappear invisibly, and it is designed to be layered again on following days rather than rinsed out.
Specifications
| Brand | Amika |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.44 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 13.2 × 9.3 × 8.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Liquid Volume | 7.8 fl oz |
| Item Volume | 2.2 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Suitable Hair Color | White |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 0.33 pounds |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Hair Type | Oily |
| Item Form | Aerosol |
| Scent Name | pink grapefruit, juicy apricot + warm vanilla |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Infused with nutrient-rich sea buckthorn, perk up is the ultimate dry shampoo for a classic refresh between wash days. This invisible-finish formula features natural rice starch–instead of the standard aluminum starch–to help absorb oil, reduce odor, and bring flat hair back to life with a voluminou |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Professional Salon & Spa |
| Special Features | certified vegan, cruelty free, color safe, keratin safe, no gluten contributors, free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and petrolatum, rice starch - a highly absorbent, yet light powder that eliminates dirt, oil, and odor while adding volume and texture to hair., sea buckthorn- one |
| Item Type Name | The closest thing to washing your hair without water |
Frequently asked questions
Does Amika Perk Up leave a white residue?
The listing states it should not, provided you massage it into the scalp after spraying rather than leaving it to sit on top.
Can you use it more than once between washes?
Yes, the mist is described as layerable across multiple days.
What makes it different from a standard dry shampoo?
It uses rice starch instead of the standard aluminum starch, aimed at restoring volume without the powdery look.