How to DIY an Easy Dry Shampoo

Tools and materials:

• Arrowroot powder OR organic cornstarch
• Cacao powder (optional)
• Essential oil (optional)
• Measuring cups or spoons
• Small bowl or jar and teaspoon for mixing
• Jar or shaker bottle for storage
• Old make-up brush (optional)
• Comb

1. Dry ingredients

For the regular dry shampoo DIY recipe, you'll need either a 1/4 cup of aluminum free arrowroot or a 1/4 cup of organic cornstarch. 

For the DIY dry shampoo for dark hair, use 2 tablespoons of arrowroot or cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons of cacao powder.

2. Essential oil (optional)

You can optionally add 5 drops of an essential oil of your choice. I love the smell of lavender so I use that. Cedarwood and ylang ylang also work well.

3. Mixing

Place the dry ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Add the drops of essential oil if you're using them.

Mix well with a spoon until all the ingredients are blended together.

4. Storage & use

You can store the mixture in an old jar or powder container. I put mine in an old spice jar with a shaker lid.

Either shake the powder on to your roots, work it in with your fingertips and comb it through your hair.

Alternatively use an old make-up brush to apply it. Style as usual.

DIY dry shampoo

Dry shampoo is great if you're transitioning to "no-poo", that is not using shampoo at all, or from a commercial shampoo to a natural one without surfactants.

Your hair can look oily for two or three weeks until it adjusts to the new regime, and dry shampoo can really help during that time. 

I love this recipe because it's so easy to make, it's all-natural and really convenient to use.

If you have any other DIY dry shampoo recipes, please share them in the comments below!