DIY Dry Shampoo (for any hair color)

If you’ve been looking for a way to cut the cost and unhealthy ingredients from your dry shampoo routine, this is the recipe for you!  This super simple do it yourself dry shampoo comes together in less than 5 minutes.  Put it in a pretty jar on your bathroom counter and you’re done!

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Have you ever wanted or needed to stretch your unwashed hair just one more day? Yep, me too.  A dry shampoo instantly refreshes oily hair by absorbing excess oil, leaving hair feeling fresh.  This Simple DIY Dry Shampoo is so surprisingly easy and helps you toss those wasteful and damaging aerosol dry shampoos for something more simple, natural, and not damaging to your tresses.

You only need 2 ingredients, no special tools, minimal mixing and you can customize your color and add a scent if desired!

This base recipe will soon be on repeat in your hair care routine.  After you realize how easy it is to make DIY Dry Shampoo, you might just go 4 or 5 days between washes!

 

What is Simple DIY Dry Shampoo?

Dry shampoo is a type of hair product that is made to to reduce oil and grime in your hair. Unlike wet shampoos and conditioners, dry shampoo is ment to be applied to your hair while it’s dry.  tDry shampoo is ypically applied to the crown of your head and areas where oil and shine may visibly collect.  This DIY Dry shampoo utilizes the absorbing power of cornstarch and the natural color of cocoa.  If you like to have some fragrance in your dry shampoo, you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the mix.

 

Why You’ll Love This Dry Shampoo

• Easier than you ever imagined
• Option for scented or unscented
• Can make as much or as little as you want
• Easy to apply
• No special tools required
• Only 2 ingredients
• You decide the color/tint that’s right for your hair

Only 2 Ingredients (3 if you want scent)

1. Cornstarch: I went with organic cornstarch for this recipe.  Regular works just fine! Organic Cornstarch
2. Cocoa Powder: Any brand will do.  The cocoa powder gives a natural tint that helps hide that “powdery-white” look dry shapmoo can leave on your hair.  Cocoa Powder
3. Optional Essential Oil: Your scent of choice.  Popular choices are lavender, mint, May Chang (citrus).  You have a favorite?  Give it a try!

 

Styling Tip: Dirty hair “styles” and holds better than clean hair.  Simple DIY Dry Shampoo will be very helpful if you’ll be styling your hair and really need it to hold the style.

How to Make Simple DIY Dry Shampoo in 2 Steps

1. Mix the ingredients together. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a fork or whisk.
2. Put in a jar with a lid. Put your dry shampoo in a jar with a lid to keep it fresh.