Batiste Dry Shampoo Dark 162g/5.71 oz.
Batiste
Best for
Best for dark hair (no white cast)
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Current price
$12.99
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, Batiste Dark is the most direct answer to the single biggest complaint about Batiste Original: the white cast on brunettes. Verified-purchase reviewers on Walmart and Target are unusually aligned here — the tint blends into dark and black hair without the chalky finish, adds visible volume, and doesn't dull color-treated tones. Allure's coverage of the Batiste dark variant in the supplied signals reinforces the oil-absorption claim and notes it extends blowouts well.
What reviewers liked
- Tint blends into dark and black hair without leaving a white cast
- Verified-purchase reviewers across Walmart, Target, and Amazon converge on the oil-absorption claim
- Allure (verified-tier) coverage in the signal set endorses the dark variant specifically
- Adds visible body and volume per multiple retailer reviewers
Where it falls short
- Brown pigment can transfer to pillowcases or light fabric if overapplied
- Same aerosol-and-propellant concerns as the rest of the Batiste line
- Scent is polarizing across community threads, with some users disliking it strongly
- Limited specialist-subreddit discussion volume compared to the Original variant
Across the reviewers we read, Batiste Dark is the most direct answer to the single biggest complaint about Batiste Original: the white cast on brunettes. Verified-purchase reviewers on Walmart and Target are unusually aligned here — the tint blends into dark and black hair without the chalky finish, adds visible volume, and doesn't dull color-treated tones. Allure's coverage of the Batiste dark variant in the supplied signals reinforces the oil-absorption claim and notes it extends blowouts well.
The caveats are mostly the same as the rest of the Batiste line: it's still an aerosol, the scent is divisive, and a r/HaircareScience thread in adjacent product signals questions whether Batiste's overall absorbency is best-in-class compared to alternatives. There's also the practical reality that the brown pigment can transfer to pillowcases or pale clothing if overapplied, a point that surfaces repeatedly in retailer reviews.
For dark-haired shoppers who like the Batiste price point and format but have given up on the original due to residue, this is the consensus drop-in replacement.
- One 5.71 oz bottle of Batiste Dark Dry Shampoo
- Colored dry shampoo formulated to target excess oil and grease at the roots to leave your hair feeling clean between washes
- Tinted dry shampoo for brunettes that blends seamlessly with both color treated and natural dark hair
- Waterless shampoo formula that absorbs dirt and grease to revitalize dull and lifeless hair
- This dry shampoo also removes oils to provide added texture and volume that gives the appearance of fuller hair
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