Shoppers say they can ‘hold off’ washing their hair for ‘another two days’ with the amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo that’s currently reduced as part of a Boots beauty deal
Boots shoppers can snap up a new amika haircare bundle worth far more than its £35 price tag – and it includes one of the brand’s bestselling products that beauty fans say is a ‘summer essential’. Worth £92, the new Boots X amika Beauty Icons Edit is priced at £35, and gets my go-to £25 dry shampoo for £7.
The set brings together five of the cult haircare brand’s most-loved products, including the full-size Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo , which usually costs £25 on its own. That means shoppers are effectively paying just £10 extra for the rest of the bundle.
The limited-edition set has landed just in time for warmer weather, when many people find themselves reaching for dry shampoo more than ever. Between heatwaves, humid commutes, festivals, beach days and workouts, summer can leave hair looking greasy much faster than usual – making a reliable dry shampoo a beauty bag essential.
Amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo has built a loyal following thanks to its lightweight, talc-free formula that absorbs oil without leaving behind the chalky white residue many formulas are known for. The invisible finish makes it especially popular with brunettes and those with darker hair tones, while rice starch helps refresh roots and add volume without that heavy, gritty feel.
As a beauty writer with fine hair and a hatred of daily blowdrying, I’ve tried more dry shampoos than I can count, and Amika’s is one I often come back to. A lot of formulas can leave hair feeling heavy and gritty, but this one manages to refresh roots while still feeling lightweight.
Boots X Amika Beauty Icons Edit
From the iconic Amika Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil to the fan-favourite Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, this edit has everything you need to elevate your haircare routine.
It’s also one of the few dry shampoos I’ve used that doesn’t leave obvious white residue on my copper hair, which makes it especially handy during summer when I’m constantly trying to stretch wash days between hot weather, travel and busy weekends. And as with all of amika’s products , it smells great too, which is an added bonus.
Another dry shampoo well worth the hype is the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo, which is typically £27 . Featuring a powder removal system, the dry shampoo leaves no residue behind once massaged into the roots, while conditioning agents leave the hair feeling silky-soft.
Alternatively, the K18 Biomimetic Hairscience AirWash Dry Shampoo 118ml is £48 , and is said to ‘minimise build up for up to three days.’ Ideal if you’re in a rush or on the go, this formula keeps locks bouncy and full of life.
But beauty fans have been particularly impressed by how long the amika formula keeps hair looking fresh. One shopper said: “Best dry shampoo I’ve tried. Makes my hair feel clean and fresh without feeling like any product is present. No white powder residue. Smells great also.”
Another reviewer added: “I love this one. I have fine and straight hair and my scalp gets oily very quickly. Most dry shampoos can’t handle it, and after a couple of hours my scalp is as oily as before. But with this one, I can hold off washing my hair for another two days which is incredible. Exactly what I needed. And my scalp feels normal too, it doesn’t get itchy or uncomfortable.”
Not every review was glowing, with some shoppers saying the signature scent can feel a little strong. One review said: “Nice dry shampoo. Still not the best I’ve tried! Did the job though. Smell is very overpowering.”
Though another five star review read: “I struggle finding the right dry shampoo as I have super fine, oily, brown hair (what a catch!). This dry shampoo makes my hair feel clean and give my hair a lovely bounce. The white residue dissipates really quickly which is so important for darker hair. Smells incredible, doesn’t feel tacky or weighty.”
Alongside the hero dry shampoo, the Boots edit also includes a full-size Amika Aura Hair and Body Mist , designed with notes of pink grapefruit, juicy apricot and vanilla for a fresh summery scent. The set is rounded out with a trio of nourishing hair treatments including the Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil, Soulstruck Nourishing Leave-In Dry Hair Mask and the bestselling Soulfood Nourishing Mask .
The styling oil is ideal for smoothing frizz and adding shine during humid weather, while the masks help revive hair that’s been exposed to sun, chlorine and heat styling over summer. All of the products come housed in a reusable orange bag which is perfect for travel, too, be it a staycation or trip abroad.
Here’s everything in the Boots x amika set for £35:
- Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo 233ml – FULL SIZE
- Amika Aura Hair + Body mist 90ml – FULL SIZE
- Amika Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling Oil 20ml
- Amika Soulstruck Nourishing Leave-In Dry Hair Mask 30ml
- Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 20ml
At £35, the Boots X amika Beauty Icons Edit offers a relatively affordable way to try several of the brand’s bestselling products at once, while stocking up on a dry shampoo many shoppers now swear by for summer.
