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 lidStep 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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I have scalp psoriasis, focused mainly from ear to ear, following the hair line, and in back, the bridge of bone there. I have used everything I can think of to tame it, and a year or two ago, found an all natural shampoo created specifically for my problem. Well, all good things must come to an end. They changed the formula, so now I need to find something else that will work. I am wondering about your dry shampoo. I know you are not a doctor, I am asking for your experience with dry shampoo, that’s all. Also, if I use your shampoo, what sort of essential oil would work (for medicinal purposes), would you recommend?
I like some dry shampoo, and I wash my hair 2-3 times a weeks. I will try this with a shaker container.
Can’t wait to try this! I am having back surgery in two days and won’t be able to shower for NINE days! This should really come in handy considering I have very oily skin and hair! Thanks for the tip!
Does really work for oily hair
Yes, it does. 🙂
Hi! I just saw this post in Pinterest and it looks great! But I was wondering, Does it work for black hear too if I to put more cocoa powder in it?
I am wondering if you start sweating or get very hot, will the cocoa melt?