When you’re running late, you don’t have time to give your hair the full salon treatment. But that doesn’t mean you have to go out greasy! Instead of jamming that old ball cap over your eyes again, reach for some dry shampoo—a clever invention designed to refresh hair between washes without getting it wet.

Whether you have an oily scalp or just need to boost volume during the day, dry shampoo is the perfect pick-me-up to keep in your purse or gym bag. Here’s how it works: These spray-on, powder-based cleansers attract dirt and oils. When you brush out the powder, the impurities are combed out, too, leaving you with cleaner, plumped-up hair. While these products don’t actually replace traditional hair washing, it’s a great option for a quick fix when you don’t have time for—or access to—the full treatment.

There are plenty of reasons to keep dry shampoo in your beauty arsenal. Here are six:

1. Bounce back.

The workday grind is tough on all hair types, with many styles wilting before the clock strikes five. For that much-needed refresh, look no further than the new Au Naturel Dry Shampoo from Frederic Fekkai. Formulated with cotton fibers, rice starch, and corn starch, this powder helps revitalize hair, leaving it fresh and odor-free. Try using it before a night out after a long day.

2. Get control.

Freshly washed hair can be hard to manage, which is why Rebecca Romijn favors Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Extract. Use this dry shampoo to restore the volume and lightness of your hair between washes—while keeping hair easy to style. [Fun fact! This handy product helped create the fantastic updos sported by Kirsten Dunst in Marie Antoinette.]

3. Fix it fast.

Sometimes there just isn’t enough stretch in the schedule to get your hair wet. Songstress Lily Allen swears by René Furterer Naturia dry shampoo when she doesn’t have the time to lather, rinse, and repeat. Keep the travel-size bottle handy in your purse or briefcase to freshen up between errands and meetings, or stash the compact Jonathan Product Green Rootine Brush-On Hair Powder in your gym bag.

[Hot tip! Avoid tell-tale residue by choosing a dry shampoo that blends with the tint of your tresses. For example, Jonathan Product Green Rootine Brush-On Hair Powder is available in two hues: light for blondes, and dark for brunettes and redheads.]

4. Protect your hair.

Many of us prefer to err on the side of overscrubbed than to go out in public sporting greasy locks. But overwashing is a worry, too—after all, you don’t want to lose your hair’s essential oils. If you cut back on those wet washes, fill in the gap days with Ojon’s Rub-Out Dry Cleanser—a dry shampoo option made with Amazonian white clay, silk powder, and rice and potato starches—designed to absorb excess oil without damaging hair.

5. Pump up the volume.

To combat limp or flat hair during the day, most dry shampoos are formulated to boost volume and fullness. Try the lightly scented T3 Refresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo for fuller, thicker hair with a smooth finish.

6. Save the planet.

Okay, that might be a stretch. But this waterless option does help conserve a precious natural resource—and some manufacturers are taking green living to heart. For example, Jonathan Product uses an eco-friendly manufacturing process for its Green Rootine Dry Shampoo. And with only natural ingredients like talc and aluminum hydroxide, what’s good for the planet is bound to be good for your hair, too.

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