contains Mela-9
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Non aerosol tinted powder Targets repigmentation adds instant volume absorbs excess oil
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Powerful Ingredients in Wash Shampoo: Fo-Ti, which fuels Melanin production; Black Sesame Seed Extract, which helps reduce oxidative stress; and Aluminum Starch & Mica, which oil-absorbing and adds a subtle tint. Made with our patented Mela-9® Complex
All Natural Fragrance Notes: Cedar & Sage - as part of our clean ingredient mandate, we choose to formulate without the use of artificial fragrances. Cedar and Sage provide a natural alternative that is earthy and subtle, never overpowering.
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Wait A Sec® Dry Shampoo

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
117 Reviews

Lift, refresh, and revive your hair with Wait A Sec®, our science-backed, non-aerosol dry shampoo. Formulated to absorb oil, boost volume, and preserve pigment, it keeps your hair looking clean and vibrant between washes.

Key Benefits

  • Absorbs excess oil while adding volume, without weighing down strands
  • Slows grey growth and preserves pigment with our Mela-9® Complex 
  • Blends seamlessly, leaving no white residue

Consistency is key. For oilier hair, choose a 60-day plan. For dryer hair, choose a 90-day one.

DESCRIPTION

 

Wait A Sec® is a weightless, non-aerosol dry shampoo designed to refresh and uplift your hair without the heaviness of traditional formulas. Infused with the Mela-9™ Complex—a blend of antioxidants and clinically effective peptides—it helps maintain pigment, slowing the progression of greys, while keeping roots lifted and refreshed.

100% natural fragrance from cedar and sage.

USAGE

 

Shake well and apply to dry hair and scalp in sections, holding the bottle around 4-8" from the scalp or hair. Use fingertips to distribute amongst scalp and hair.

Consistency is key. For oilier hair, choose a 60-day plan. For dryer hair, choose a 90-day one.

INGREDIENTS

 

Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Polygonum Multiflorum (Fo-Ti) Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Wasabia Japonica Leaf Extract, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20 Amide, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Water (Aqua), Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tyrosine

Contains: Sesame
May Contain Iron Oxide

DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED
COLOR SAFE
SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE FREE
CLEAN INGREDIENTS
CRUELTY FREE
VEGAN
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
117 Reviews

Proven Results

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"This is insanely effective at soaking up oils and leaving hair fresh. I love the subtle tint that blends in with all hair colors."

- Ang W.
Wait A Sec®

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"I don't like to wash my hair everyday but it does get greasy. Wait a Sec is the perfect non-styling styling product!"

- Mark F.
Wait A Sec®
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"I apply this on freshly washed hair and by day 4 my hair still doesn't feel greasy. This is my favorite dry shampoo!"

- Sara F.
Wash + Smooth + Wait A Sec®

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"Whoa, I didn't know dry shampoo could work this well! I'm tempted to not shower even after a sweaty workout"

- Peter P.
Wait A Sec®

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"I have really thin hair that turns oily in just a day so I’ve tried a handful of dry shampoos. This by far is my favorite!

- SunJo K.
Wait A Sec®

How to Apply

Wait A Sec® powder dry shampoo extends time between washes by absorbing excess oil and adding volume.

HOW TO USE:
  • Apply 1-2 pumps per section of hair, around 4-8" from the scalp or hair.
  • The subtly tinted powder blends well with all hair colors and won’t leave a white residue.

How It Works

Wait A Sec Dry Shampoo

  • Enhance

    Mica adds a subtle tint that blends well with all hair colors and adds vibrancy.

  • Volumize

    Silica strengthens and adds fullness to the hair strand.

  • Extend

    Aluminum starch absorbs oil, leaving the hair feeling refreshed.

  • Nourish

    Dehydrated antioxidants and a clinically efficacious peptide support hair pigment and growth.
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 117 reviews
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117 reviews
  • Stephanie H.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Improved texture, volume, shine, Visible repigmentation, Less new grey hair
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 1+ year
    17 hours ago
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Improved texture, volume, shine, Visible repigmentation, Less new grey hair
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 1+ year
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The only dry shampoo that works

    I have used every dry shampoo on earth. This is the only one that actually works.

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    Arey
    20 seconds ago

    Thank you for your wonderful review, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear that Wait A Sec Dry Shampoo is the only one that actually works for you! That's such incredible feedback and it means the world to us that our formula has exceeded your expectations where others have fallen short. We're so excited that you've found your perfect dry shampoo match and we hope it continues to deliver those amazing results for you. We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Elicia S.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    3 weeks ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fave Dry Shampoo

    I’ve tried a bunch and spent a bunch on other dry shampoos. This one is my fave and seems to not clog pores in my scalp. Helps me stretch to 5-7 days without washing.

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    Arey
    2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your wonderful review, Elicia! We're thrilled to hear that Wait A Sec Dry Shampoo has become your favorite after trying so many others. It's fantastic that you're able to stretch your wash days while keeping your scalp comfortable and pore-free. Please note, if you are using The Shower Duo, we do recommend washing every other day for best results as well as using with our daily supplement, Not Today, Grey daily.

    We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Alex V.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 47-56
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Less new grey hair
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    4 weeks ago
    Age Range 47-56
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Less new grey hair
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent and innovative product

    It covers grey hairs naturally and also prevent further grey pigmentation,

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    Arey
    3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your excellent review, Alex! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying Wait A Sec Dry Shampoo. It's wonderful that you've found it covers your greys so naturally while also helping to prevent further grey pigmentation. We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Setareh S.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Every few weeks
    How long have you been using the product? <1 month
    1 month ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Every few weeks
    How long have you been using the product? <1 month
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Works well

    One advantage to this is that it won’t be considered a liquid so easy to travel with. It works really well and it blends in easily, especially on dark hair.

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    Arey
    1 month ago

    Thank you for your review, Setareh! We're happy to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you and blends in easily, especially on your dark hair. It's fantastic that you've discovered the travel-friendly advantage too! We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Dianne F.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Less new grey hair, Feeling more confident, Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    2 months ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, Less new grey hair, Feeling more confident, Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good dry shampoo

    Leaves my hair feeling fresh for the times when I do not wash my hair or when it is feeling oily

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    Arey
    2 months ago

    Thank you for your wonderful review, Dianne! We're happy to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you and providing that fresh, clean feeling between washes. It's great that you're experiencing such effective oil absorption when you need it most! These positive experiences are exactly what we love to hear about. We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

FAQs

We're committed to using only ingredients that are safe for you and our planet. That’s why we use a non-aerosol powder format for Wait A Sec® dry shampoo. Aerosols often use benzene as a propellant. Benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that attacks the immune-defending antibodies in your blood. It also damages your hair over time. It’s not just your health that suffers from inhaling benzene. The environment is being damaged too, asaerosol propellants damage our planet's ozone layer.

Wait A Sec® has a subtle tint so that it blends invisibly with any hair color. Puff the powder onto the areas that need it, wait a second for it to do its degreasing magic, and then use your hand or a brush to work it through your hair.

You can use Wait A Sec® dry shampoo any time your hair needs a quick refresh.

Styling tips for getting optimal results from our dry shampoo:

  • Apply to the roots of dry hair in sections, hold the bottle about 1-2 inches from your head.
  • Wait for a couple of seconds to give Wait A Sec® a chance to absorb the oil by your roots. Finally, brush or comb it through.
  • Use Wait A Sec® at night — let your hair absorb while you sleep and you'll wake up with fresh tresses in the morning.
  • A little goes a long way, add more later if you need it.
  • Use only where you need it and focus on your roots.

Yes, Wait A Sec® contains our signature, 100% natural scent, non-synthetic fragrance, of cedar and sage. It's a subtle, unisex scent that keeps your hair smelling fresh between washes.

A little goes a long way! Larger, aerosol dry shampoo bottles are made up of 70-90% propellant. Wait A Sec® is aerosol free, meaning we can contain its active ingredients in a smaller vessel. Plus, our high velocity pump allows for precise, even distribution. We’ve measured and estimate that each bottle contains about 500 pumps.

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