Need an easy way to keep your hair looking fresh and clean? This DIY dry shampoo tutoria is east to make and costs just pennies!
I’ve never been a wash-my-hair-everyday kind of girl. Quite frankly, between the shampoo and the conditioner and the blow-drying and flat-ironing, it is just way too much effort. But it’s not just laziness–over-washing and too much blow-drying or straightening is also really hard on your hair.
Thus, unless I am doing a lot of sweating (which isn’t often), most of the time I usually only wash my hair about twice a week. In between washings, I keep any greasy roots at bay with this super easy homemade dry shampoo.
I actually used to use baby powder, but over the years I have found that this combination seems to work the best, especially for my dark hair. It also smells fantastic! You can also buy an aerosol version, but honestly, this works just as well and is SO much cheaper!
DIY Dry Shampoo
Here is what you need:
1/4 cup corn starch 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2-4 drops of essential oil A small glass or plastic container with lid
Step 1: Place 1/4 cup of corn starch into your container. (Mine was a small glass mason jar from Wal-mart.)
Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons of the cocoa powder and mix well. The cocoa powder is used to darken the corn starch, so if your hair is very light you may want to add less cocoa powder, or if your hair is very dark, add more.
Step 3: Next add 2 drops of your favorite essential oil. I personally like the way cinnamon smells with the cocoa powder, but peppermint is nice too.
Step 4: Place lid on container and shake until all ingredients are combined.
Step 5: Apply to scalp using a dry brush, then brush through hair.
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Your pictures are so cute! Can you please tell me what you use to edit them. By editing, I mean putting the cute titles and shapes on them.
I have made this, but with some alterations. I have dark brown hair, so I mixed 1/4 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa. I omitted the essential oil simply because I don’t have any on hand right now. I must say it works really well, and good for those days when you don’t have the time to wash, dry and style your hair…for in between washes. I usually dust it on my roots with a clean makeup brush the night before, then comb my hair in the morning. It works great! And for those of you with lighter colored hair, I would suggest omitting the cocoa and replacing that with 1/4 cup baking soda.
I would love it if you had a before and after picture! Great idea but I’m not sure how it really looks when applied and brushed through. Thanks for sharing this!
Reading thru a couple other comments, I’ve never used a dry shampoo….I guess my big question here, is what’s the use for dry shampoo?? Is it better for the roots?? I have problems with my hair staying hydrated, or soft…but then someone introduced me to that Moroccan shampoo (Suave has a cheaper option than what I was suggested to buy), does wonders. So, can someone answer me the question: WHY dry shampoo??
If you have a problem with dry hair you probably don’t need dry shampoo. This particular version doesn’t actually clean hair, it just helps absorb oil at the roots to avoid greasy-looking hair in between washings. 🙂
I have tried several kinds of store-bought dry shampoo and Suave is also my favorite. It smells good and it’s cheap. I am excited to try this DIY version though!