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Wait A Sec® Dry Shampoo

  • 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.
  • A man spraying Wait A Sec into his hair
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
101 Reviews

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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clean ingredients

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vegan

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gluten free

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cruelty free

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synthetic fragrance free

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made in california

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
101 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.
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AFTER
before and after using wash

"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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101 reviews
  • 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
    1 month 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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    Arey
    1 month 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.

  • Angela F.
    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? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 6+ months
    2 months 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? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? 6+ months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great way to extend between wash days

    I have naturally curly hair and whenever I dry it straight I like to have that style for three days so I’m not doing more heat damage to get it consistently. I’m able to use the dry shampoo on the second day and easily get three days between washes with my hair looking and feeling great. These slight color to the dry shampoo with arey, not a heavy fragrance, and not aerosol checks all of the things that I want and a healthier dry shampoo option, and I love the way it works compared to others I have tried I feel better, knowing that it has the health benefits with vitamins for my scalp as well.

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    Arey
    2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Angela! We're thrilled to hear Wait A Sec has been an effective solution for extending the life of your styled hair while keeping it looking and feeling fresh. We appreciate your valued membership in our community and look forward to continuing to deliver high-performing haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Aubree S.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Healthier scalp, Feeling more confident, Visible repigmentation
    How consistent are you with your usage? A few times a week
    How long have you been using the product? <1 month
    3 months ago
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Healthier scalp, Feeling more confident, Visible repigmentation
    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
    Favorite dry shampoo

    I've tried several types for my very fine, quick-to-oily roots. I recently switched to looking for aerosol-free options and single ingredients like arrowroot powder which help a little but most of the above either added to the greasy/waxy look, and/or put a white cast on my hair if they didn't clog the dispenser first.

    My hair is a bland auburn that turns dishwasher at the roots a day or so after washing.

    This dry shampoo addresses the lack of volume, greasy look, and even improves the color without standing out too much. It does tint the scalp a little bit which might look strange for wide parts, but seems to help hair look denser. Oh! And my scalp doesn't feel smothered or sensitive like it does with other brands.

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    Arey
    2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Aubree! We're delighted to hear that our Wait A Sec is effectively absorbing oil, enhancing volume, and even improving your hair's vibrancy. It's wonderful to see you're noticing such remarkable results and that our dry shampoo is providing a refreshing, non-irritating experience for your scalp. We appreciate you being a valued member of our community and look forward to continuing to provide you with high-performing haircare solutions tailored to your needs.

  • Gregory S.
    Verified Buyer
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Less new grey hair, Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    3 months ago
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Less new grey hair, Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Daily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love

    I really like this dry shampoo - doesn’t make my hair feel dirtier.

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    Arey
    2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your review, Gregory! We're happy to hear that Wait A Sec is effectively refreshing your hair without leaving behind any unwanted residue or buildup. We appreciate you being a valued member of our community.

  • Julie L.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, 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? <1 month
    6 months ago
    Age Range 25-34
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Healthier scalp, 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? <1 month
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love this!!

    One of my fave creators talked about this and it’s so so good! I was looking for a dry shampoo that wasn’t aerosol and this is so nice. I love it so much.

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    Arey
    5 months ago

    Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Julie! We're thrilled to hear that you're loving Wait A Sec® and that it has exceeded your expectations. We take great pride in formulating clean, high-quality products that cater to our customers' needs. Thank you for being a valued member of our community, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional haircare solutions!

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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