DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe
You will love this homemade dry shampoo powder that can be customized for your hair color and hair type! Made with natural ingredients, this simple recipe comes together quickly and is low cost to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 Tablespoons 1x
- Category: DIY
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder or Corn Starch
- 2 Tablespoons of Coloring/Tenting Powder(s)*
- 1–2 Drops of Essential Oils**
*Tenting Powder
- Light/Blonde Hair: Use all arrowroot powder (4 tablespoons) with a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda if you like.
- Brown Hair: Use 1 tablespoon of clay and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. If you have darker hair, add a 1/2 teaspoon of charcoal. If you have some red in your hair, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Red Hair: Add up to 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder.
- Dark to Black Hair: Use a tablespoon of bentonite clay and a tablespoon of activated charcoal.
**Essential Oils
- Essential Oils for Hair Growth: Rosemary, peppermint, and cedarwood stimulate the hair follicles and promote hair growth.
- Essential Oils for Dry Hair: Lavender, geranium, and chamomile soothe inflammation and add shine to dry hair.
- Essential Oils for Oily Hair: Tea tree, juniper, and clary sage help to balance sebum production and help tame dandruff and itchy scalp.
Instructions
- Mix the arrowroot powder or corn starch with optional tenting powders tighter in a small bowl.
- Pour the mixture into an empty salt shaker or mason jar.
- Use a large makeup brush to apply a small amount of dry shampoo to the roots of your hair.
- Use between washes or when your hair is feeling oily.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1
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