Amika Perk Up Ultra Dry Shampoo for oily scalps between washes
This oil control dry shampoo is for all hair types, 1 to 4c, with oily scalps and strands that get weighed down by oil 1 to 2 days after washing.
It is vegan certified and color safe, with no gluten contributors.
What the brand says it does
Its product page describes a formula created for extra oily scalps that need oil control between daily, or every other day, washes, with a dry, refreshing feel and finish. It reports that it:
- Removes more oil, which the page marks as a tested result
- Absorbs and helps control oils
- Cleans and refreshes scalp and roots
- Extends styles between washes
The last three results come from a 2-week consumer study of 66 participants. The page adds that 87% said Perk Up Ultra helps control oil when compared with the traditional Perk Up dry shampoo.
On the ingredients behind it:
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Tapioca starch: refreshes roots and absorbs oil from the scalp.
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Bamboo stem extract: absorbs sweat and sebum and removes odor from the hair and scalp.
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Sea buckthorn: carries vitamins C and A, the fatty acid omega 7 and antioxidants.
Browse the washes, masks and stylers that sit beside it on Nava's Amika page, dry shampoos to curl care.
Product specification
| Size |
5.3 oz or 9.5 oz |
| Form |
Aerosol dry shampoo |
| Hair type |
All hair types, 1 to 4c; oily scalps and strands weighed down by oil 1 to 2 days after washing |
| Named ingredients |
Tapioca starch; bamboo stem extract; sea buckthorn |
| When to use |
On roots between washes; wait 30 seconds, then massage in or brush through |
| Brand study |
Results reported from a 2-week consumer study of 66 participants |
| Alcohol and fragrance |
Alcohol denat. and fragrance are on the ingredient list |
| Free from |
Labelled sulfate and paraben free; no mineral oil; no gluten contributors; vegan certified; color safe |
How to use it
Shake well. Spray 8 inches away from the roots in a sweeping motion. Wait 30 seconds, then massage into the scalp or brush through. Apply more as needed.
Before you buy
Which Perk Up is this? Ultra, the oil control type. Its product page offers three types: original, Plus and Ultra. Compare it with the original Perk Up formula.
For more time between wash days, look at the Perk Up Plus formula.
What is in it? Alcohol denat. and fragrance are on the ingredient list, with silica and willow herb. Ingredient lists can change, so check the one printed on your can.
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.
