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Wait A Sec® Dry Shampoo

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Wait A Sec® Dry Shampoo

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

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
107 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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AFTER
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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.
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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.
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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.
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107 reviews
  • Hulda B.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    5 days ago
    Age Range 35-46
    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
    Great product!

    Powder didn’t go everywhere and leaves hair feeling “cleaner” even after sweaty workouts. Obviously nothing takes place of full wash but this is great for days don’t have time or need full.

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    Arey
    Yesterday

    Thank you for your fantastic review, Hulda! We're happy to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you. It's wonderful that you're experiencing such great results. We completely agree - while nothing replaces a full wash, it's perfect for those busy days when you need a quick refresh. 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.

  • Lisa S.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    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? 2-3 months
    1 week ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    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? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best Dry shampoo I’ve used to far

    I love this product! I love the slight tint to the power, I love the applicator nozzle, it puffs out perfectly! Smells great, absorbs fast and works so much longer than any other power version I’ve tried. My new favorite for sure.

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    Arey
    5 days ago

    Thank you for your fantastic review, Lisa! We're glad to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you. We love that you're experiencing such great results with longer-lasting oil absorption and our signature scent! 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.

  • Bonnie M.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    1 week ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Magic in a Bottle

    This stuff is amazing! Not only does it soak up oil but it also texturizes and adds volume to my very fine hair. Gotta love when one product meets multiple needs. I have this on auto-ship so I’m never without because this is a daily staple for me.

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    Arey
    1 week ago

    Thank you for your fantastic review, Bonnie! We're delighted to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you. It's wonderful that you're experiencing such great texture and volume for your fine hair - these are exactly the results we designed this product to deliver! 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.

  • Angela H.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? <1 month
    1 week ago
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? <1 month
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beat dry shampoo I’ve used in years

    I decided to try this since I had just run out of my other ones and I was pleasantly surprised. Easy to blend in with my brown hair color so it didn’t leave it white cast which some dry shampoos do and a little bit goes a long way. Also has a great smell!! As far as helping grey hairs, I’ve only used it about a month so not sure if I see a difference yet.

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    Arey
    1 week ago

    Thank you for your fantastic review, Angela! We're glad to hear that Wait A Sec is working so well for you. It's wonderful that you're experiencing such great results with the product blending seamlessly into your hair and enjoying its signature scent! 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.

  • Juliette D.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    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) Feeling more confident
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My favorite dry shampoo

    Reliable and slightly tinted so it isn’t as easily visible.

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    2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Juliette! We're glad to hear Wait A Sec Dry Shampoo is delivering such wonderful results - from its reliable performance to the subtle tint that blends seamlessly with your hair. We 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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