One of the projects in my latest Homegrown Collective box was DIY dry shampoo! I have wanted to make this, so I was glad I finally did! I don’t wash my hair every day, so I love having a way to freshen up my locks without having to shampoo! I’ve used commercial dry shampoo in the past, but it completely dries out my hair and scalp. This DIY recipe worked great with no adverse effects!
I added rosemary essential oil to the dry shampoo to help encourage hair growth, strengthen hair, and to treat dry scalp and prevent dandruff. Rosemary is an excellent oil for your hair!
You can customize this recipe based on your hair color (cool, right?). For blonde or light hair, don’t add anything. For brown or dark hair, add cocoa powder until it’s the shade you want. For auburn or red hair, add cinnamon for your desired shade.
- ½ cup cornstarch (organic, non-GMO preferred)
- 2 tsp. cocoa powder (for brown/dark hair) or cinnamon (for auburn/red hair)
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
- In a glass shaker jar, combine all ingredients.
- Stir or shake to combine (cover holes when shaking).
- Sprinkle on hair at roots (all over head), using your fingers to comb it through.
- Wait 2 minutes, then brush out any remaining dry shampoo.
Sources: glass shaker jars (or find at your local Wal-mart) / rosemary essential oil
Let me know if you try it!
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I love this! I am allergic to corn. Do you know if I could still use this? Or can you substitute something for the cornstarch?
Thanks,
Mary
I wouldn’t use this recipe since you’re allergic to corn. You could try baby powder or dry clay (white or green)!
You can also use fine rice powder or tapioca starch powder. I’ve found both in the bulk section at Bob’s Red Mill, or online.
Arrowroot or tapioca starch substitute for cornstarch
A lot of recipes for dry shampoo that I have seen call for either cornstarch or arrowroot.
What can you use besides cocoa or cinnamon if you have blonde hair? Also, is there something besides cinnamon for red hair? Cinnamon is such a strong smell! Thank you!
For blonde hair, just use cornstarch. I’m not sure about any other alternatives for red hair!