• contains Mela-9
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clean ingredients

vegan

gluten free

cruelty free

synthetic fragrance free

made in california

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
92 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.

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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 about 1-2 inches from your head. 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

clean ingredients

vegan

gluten free

cruelty free

synthetic fragrance free

made in california

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
92 Reviews

Proven Results

BEFORE
AFTER

"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®

BEFORE
AFTER

"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®
BEFORE
AFTER

"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®

BEFORE
AFTER

"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®

BEFORE
AFTER

"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, about 8" from the scalp.
  • 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.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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92 reviews
  • 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
    3 weeks 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
    2 weeks 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!

  • Jackie
    Verified Reviewer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    1 month ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 0%-10%
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The only one I'll use

    Love it. If you're going to use a dry shampoo, why not one with added benefits? Does a great job of absorbing grease. Gets me an extra 2-3 days between washes. Color is neutral, yet somehow enhances my own. Will never buy another dry shampoo again.

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    Arey
    1 month ago

    Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Jackie! We're thrilled to hear that Wait A Sec™ has become your go-to product for extending the time between washes while providing added benefits for your hair. Thank you for being a valued member of the Arey community!

  • Amber H.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 47-56
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) 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
    1 month ago
    Age Range 47-56
    Percentage Grey 10%-20%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) 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
    Great dry shampoo

    Love the dispenser and that it’s also helping with greys!

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    Arey
    1 month ago

    Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Amber! We're so happy to hear that you're loving our dry shampoo and finding it effective for addressing greys as well. Thank you for being a valued member of the Arey community and for taking the time to share your positive feedback.

  • Bonnie A.
    Verified Buyer
    Percentage Grey 30%+
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    2 months ago
    Percentage Grey 30%+
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 2-3 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great!!

    This product is great! and it makes my hair look so much better

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    Arey
    2 months ago

    Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Bonnie! We're thrilled to hear that our products have helped your hair. Your positive experience is our top priority. We appreciate you being a valued member of the Arey community!

  • Elizabeth W.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 20%-30%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Healthier scalp
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    3 months ago
    Age Range 35-46
    Percentage Grey 20%-30%
    What improvements have you noticed? (Optional) Improved texture, volume, shine, Healthier scalp
    How consistent are you with your usage? Weekly
    How long have you been using the product? 4-5 months
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Can’t love without it

    It’s a very fine powder , easy to apply, doesn’t weight down the hair, doesn’t feel sticky at all. This is my 3rd bottle and will continue to use it.

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    Arey
    3 months ago

    Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you've been loving our powder formula and that it has been delivering a lightweight, non-sticky application. It's fantastic to know our products have become an essential part of your hair care routine. We appreciate you being a valued member of the Arey community!

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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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