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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