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VERB Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

$28.00 CAD
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The dark hair problem with most dry shampoos isn't the oil — it's the chalky white residue left behind that makes second-day hair look worse than before. VERB Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair solves it with a light brown-tinted formula engineered to be invisible on brown, red, and deeper hair colours. The same rice starch, pomegranate extract, and bilberry extract core as the light formula does the oil and odour absorption, but the pigment is calibrated to blend into dark tones on contact rather than sitting on the hair shaft as a visible cast. The result is genuinely refreshed hair with natural-looking roots — not hair that needs ten minutes of brushing to look acceptable.

Independent third-party testing confirmed no benzene detected down to 0.02 ppm. Talc-free, vegan, PETA certified cruelty-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, gluten-free, and free of sulfates SLS & SLES.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, Thick

What It Is

A light brown-tinted dry shampoo for brunette, red, and deeper hair colours that absorbs oil and odour, boosts body, and extends style without leaving a white cast. Rice Starch absorbs oil; the brown pigment disappears into dark hair on contact. Talc-free, silicone-free, vegan, PETA certified. No benzene detected.*

Hair Concerns

  • Color-Treated

Key Benefits

  • Light brown-tinted formula is specifically engineered to vanish on brunette, red, and deeper hair tones — the pigment blends with the hair shaft on contact rather than sitting on top as a visible white powder, making it the correct choice for any hair darker than light blonde or silver.
  • Rice Starch absorbs excess oil and odour at the scalp while Bilberry Extract (Vitamin C) helps break down product and environmental buildup — together they deliver a genuinely clean feel rather than the powdery, coated sensation of talc-based formulas.
  • No benzene detected in independent third-party testing down to 0.02 ppm — a relevant safety distinction for aerosol styling products following industry-wide concerns about benzene contamination in dry shampoo formulas in 2022–2023.

Highlighted Ingredients

Rice Starch (Oryza Sativa Starch) — the primary oil-absorbing agent; a fine, plant-derived powder that adsorbs sebum and environmental pollutants at the scalp surface without the heaviness or buildup associated with talc; rinses cleanly with no residue at the next wash

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract — rich in Vitamin C and anthocyanins; helps break down product buildup and oxidative residue at the scalp, leaving the root area feeling genuinely refreshed rather than simply coated

Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract — loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; conditions and protects the scalp environment while the dry shampoo does its cleansing work, counteracting the drying effect that some aerosol formulas can cause with repeated use

Rice Starch — oil absorbing Pomegranate Extract Bilberry Extract — Vitamin C Brown-tinted — no white cast No benzene detected* Talc-free Silicone-free Vegan + PETA certified

What Else You Need to Know

Use on second or third-day hair, not immediately after washing — dry shampoo needs oil at the root to adsorb and do its job effectively. Section and spray 20–25cm from roots, massage in with fingertips, then brush thoroughly until no powder is visible. The dark formula suits brunette, red, auburn, and deeper tones — for blonde, silver, or salt-and-pepper hair, use VERB Dry Shampoo Light instead.

Fragrance

Gentle citrus with notes of oatmeal. Light, clean, and fresh.

How to Use

Shake well. Section hair and spray 20–25cm from roots. Massage powder into scalp with fingertips. Brush hair thoroughly until powder is evenly distributed and no residue is visible. Style as desired.

FAQ

Why is this dry shampoo tinted brown?

The light brown tint is calibrated to blend into brunette, red, and deeper hair tones on contact, eliminating the white cast that standard dry shampoos leave on dark hair. It distributes invisibly when brushed out.

Can I use this on blonde or silver hair?

No — the Dark formula is specifically for brunette, red, and deeper tones. For blonde, silver, or salt-and-pepper hair, use VERB Dry Shampoo Light, which has a purple tint engineered to disappear on lighter hair.

Is this safe for color-treated hair?

Yes — it is free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, silicones, and talc, which can cause buildup or accelerate color fade on chemically treated hair. Independently tested with no benzene detected down to 0.02 ppm.

Authorized VERB retailer · Zennkai Canada since 1984 · Authorized Verb retailer. Verb is PETA-certified cruelty-free professional hair care — clean formulas free of parabens, gluten, and SLS/SLES sulfates.