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!
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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Great article! I always use shampoo every day that I bought in the store I wanted to make my hair feel so smell fresh, that's why I rinse it regularly. I think it's time for me to change into only using homemade shampoo and conditioner, perhaps I can still wash my hair daily as it includes the natural recipe, so I think it's safe. By the way, I found this article that I read recently https://juvetress.com/shampoo-recipes/ I hope it helps as well
hey there, loved the idea of DIY dry shampoo 100 times better than chemical spray shampoo
Hey Ruthi, Thank you for sharing this guide about oily scalp. I am currently facing oily scalp problems. But the tips and remedies that you mentioned it are quite helpful to me. Thanks for sharing keep updating.
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I love this! I made a batch and it lasted over 2 years!. No harsh chemicals like the commercial dry shampoos and I think that it works better and does not leave white powder in your hair!
Can you tell me if the cocoa would be a problem with sweating? Unfortunately I sweat like a guy, in the summer months, & my head is no exception when the humidity is high. I was wondering if applying it at night would help it absorb better? I've been going through a lot of stress lately and my hair is falling out faster than I can grow it so I'm looking at ways to save my hair by not washing it every day like I normally do because it can get oily by the end of the day. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Thank you!
I'm not sure about how sweat will effect the cocoa powder. You might want to contact your physician and ask about other natural solutions. :)
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?