got2b Extra Volume Dry Shampoo: 8,000 Ratings, a Cult Following, and One Nozzle Problem

What You Get for £2

The got2b Dry Shampoo Instant Fresh Up Extra Volume comes in a 200ml aerosol can with a lemon-and-bergamot floral scent. It's vegan, silicone-free, and claims to deliver instant freshness with no white residue and up to 48 hours of fragrance. The can itself is made from 50% recycled aluminium, which is a nice touch at this price point.

The formula relies on rice starch as its main oil-absorbing ingredient, backed by cellulose for texture and cetrimonium chloride (a conditioning agent). It's a straightforward formulation without any heavy silicones or waxes, which partly explains why it feels lighter than many competitors.

At £2 (down from £3 RRP), the value proposition is pretty aggressive. That works out to £10 per litre. For comparison, most Batiste cans hover around the same price but frequently cost more at full retail. Several reviewers called out the pricing as a major plus. Soph, who gave it five stars, wrote: "The price of this product is amazing for what you get. I use this product a few times a week and it has lasted me for 2 months."

The Scent Everyone Keeps Talking About

If there is one thing that unites both the fans and the critics, it's the smell. Even reviewers who hated the actual performance praised the fragrance. SANDRA S. called it a "great perfume." Emma Ross wished they made a full shampoo and conditioner in the same scent. Adam noted it was "very light and not overpowering," which seems to be the consensus.

The lemon and bergamot blend comes across as fresh and citrusy rather than sickly-sweet floral. adam L. (four stars) found it so pleasant that his wife thought he was wearing aftershave: "Really nice smell to this, actually not just a floral overpowering smell but actually something interesting."

Not everyone agrees on the vibe, though. Lisa left a memorable one-star review titled "This Smells Like BOY" and compared it to "a teenage boy who's overdosed on Lynx for a school disco." That's very much the minority opinion, but if you're expecting something traditionally feminine, be aware this leans more unisex-fresh than floral-pretty.

The fragrance longevity is solid too. Multiple reviewers mentioned their hair smelling fresh well into the evening, which lines up with the brand's 24-hour fragrance claim (though the marketing materials actually say 48 hours elsewhere, so take that with a pinch of salt).

The Big Selling Point: No White Cast

This is where got2b has carved out real territory against Batiste. A huge number of five-star reviewers specifically mentioned switching from Batiste because of white residue issues, and finding that got2b solved the problem.

Anett Tothne, who has dark hair dyed black cherry, was emphatic: "Best dry shampoo among other products. I tried a lot of different brands, and it doesn't leave white marks on my hair and gives a huge volume to my roots." sharon jobson agreed: "A must have... no chalkiness on dark hair and lovely smell."

Bonita went further, calling it her "new go-to" because it "refreshes my hair instantly without leaving any white residue, and it adds a nice bit of volume too." Eve T. said it's the "only dry shampoo I have used that doesn't leave a white cast or make my hair a weird texture."

That said, the claim isn't universally true. sammyb1 (two stars) reported it "comes out very very white powder, worse than best selling brand," and Amy (three stars) noted a white cast. L. Bromley, despite giving five stars, added a caveat: "you have to make sure to brush hair thoroughly and not walk outside with whitish patches in your hair!"

The pattern seems to be that if you follow the instructions properly (spray from distance, massage in, brush out), the residue disappears. But if you rush it or apply too close, you'll get the same powdery look as any other dry shampoo. Dark-haired reviewers were overwhelmingly positive, which is notable because they're the ones who'd notice residue most.

Volume, Oil Absorption, and Where It Falls Short

The "Extra Volume" part of the name is well-supported by reviews. SunnyB noted it "gives lift and some volume," and one reviewer described it as adding "INSTANT volume" at the roots. Cazzie, who has fine flyaway hair, found it useful in the opposite direction too: "it gives it a thicker feeling and makes it more manageable to put my hair up."

Where things get divisive is oil absorption, which is, you know, the entire point of a dry shampoo.

For people with normal-to-thick hair that just needs a quick refresh between washes, this works well. Kathryn McFadden described the routine perfectly: "Just spray, shake your hair about and you're good to go." m bridge found it "gives an extra day or two to the hairwash regime."

But for fine or very oily hair? The feedback is rough. Becca (one star) was blunt: "As a fine haired girly that needs to wash hair every other day, this hasn't helped one bit. I've tried applying to clean hair, and applying to day old hair. Just doesn't work for my hair type." Multiple reviewers said it actually made their hair look wetter or greasier, not drier. Madloonmary described spraying repeatedly with minimal improvement, writing that "it made my hair look wet."

Jodie's experience is telling because she did everything right: "I used on dry clean hair" and still found it "left my hair feeling and looking limp and greasy." When a product makes already-clean hair look worse, that's a formulation compatibility issue, not user error.

The rice starch-based formula simply doesn't have the same absorption power as talc-heavy or kaolin-heavy alternatives. If your hair produces significant oil between washes, you may need to use a lot more product to see results, which brings us to another complaint.

The Nozzle Problem (and Other Practical Issues)

Several reviewers reported a recurring quality control issue with the spray mechanism. K Andrews (one star) described a pattern: "Good for the first 1/4 of the can, then the rest of the can is basically spraying nothing onto your hair, just air coming out the can even though it feels full. I've tried several cans and they all do the same thing."

L Jay had a similar experience, getting only two uses before the can stopped dispensing product despite still spraying air. Anita Curry reported the "nozzle bunged up after a few uses, so has rendered the item useless." Will Help if possible simply noted: "Some canisters don't spray."

Got2b's own product description acknowledges this can happen and suggests running the nozzle under warm water, but L Jay tried that with no success. When you're paying £2 a can this isn't financially devastating, but it's still frustrating to have a half-full can you can't use.

The other practical concern is consumption rate. Julie found she had to "spray a lot on my hair so tend to use more than usual," making it less cost effective than it appears. AndieMW (one star) agreed: "You pretty much need half a can to make the slightest of differences to your hair." Agisha, who gave two stars, said she needed "twice the amount to get the same result" compared to Batiste.

So the £2 price is brilliant if a normal amount works for your hair. If you need to drench your roots to see any effect, you'll burn through cans quickly and the value equation changes.

got2b vs Batiste: The Unavoidable Comparison

Batiste is the elephant in the room with any dry shampoo review, and the got2b reviews are full of direct comparisons. The split is stark.

Positive reviewers overwhelmingly position got2b as the upgrade. L. Bromley wrote: "I love this dry shampoo so much more than the OG Batiste. It really does add volume." Scott Atkinson called it "much better than a lot of big brands, less white stuff." The no-residue advantage is the main reason people switch.

Negative reviewers, though, almost always name Batiste as what they're going back to. Anonymous (two stars): "I'd much rather have Batiste and know it works." Kingfisher: "I much prefer Batiste." Fern: "I will stick to my usual brand."

The pattern is clear. If your primary frustration with Batiste is the white residue and chalky feel, got2b is likely to impress you. If your main priority is raw oil absorption and you don't mind (or can work around) the residue, Batiste will probably feel more effective. They're optimised for different priorities, and neither is objectively better. It just depends on what annoys you more.

Who Should Buy This (and Who Shouldn't)

This is a great pick if you:

• Have medium to thick hair that needs a light refresh between washes
• Have dark hair and are tired of white residue from other brands
• Want a dry shampoo that smells fantastic without being overpowering
• Care about vegan and more sustainable formulations
• Want to add a bit of volume at the roots
• Need an affordable everyday option you won't feel guilty about using liberally

You might want to look elsewhere if you:

• Have very fine or thin hair (multiple reviewers with fine hair found it ineffective or counterproductive)
• Have very oily hair that needs serious absorption power
• Want a dry shampoo that extends beyond one extra day between washes
• Have been burned by nozzle issues before and have low tolerance for faulty cans

Our Rating: 3.8 out of 5

The got2b Extra Volume Dry Shampoo is a polarising product. When it works for your hair type, it's exceptional for the price: a gorgeous scent, minimal residue, decent volume boost, and a vegan formula at just £2. The positive reviews are enthusiastic, and the loyalty from dark-haired users in particular is strong.

But the negative reviews aren't from people who used it wrong. They're from people whose hair type simply doesn't mesh with this lighter rice starch formula. Fine hair, very oily hair, and anyone expecting Batiste-level oil absorption will be disappointed. The nozzle failures, while not universal, are a real quality control issue that got2b needs to address.

We're giving it a 3.8 out of 5. That reflects the genuinely excellent experience the majority of buyers have, tempered by the significant minority who find it ineffective and the occasional dud can. At this price, it's low-risk enough to try for yourself, and if your hair is on the thicker side, there's a good chance it becomes a permanent fixture in your routine.

Claira, who panic-buys them in twos, probably said it best: "If you're a dry-shampoo girlie, you already know the struggle: white cast, crunchy roots, smelling like you've rolled around in a bag of parma violets... absolutely not. This Got2b one? It's become one of those things I can't be without."