We all love it, and it’s the perfect solution for days when you don’t have time to wash, rinse and style your hair. But, dry shampoo can break the bank for a good one, and there’s tons of hidden nonsense in most over the counter products. And this means, when dry shampoo is used too often, it can cause dandruff, dryness and blocked pores. So why not make your own? It’s super cheap, easy to make and extremely effective!
First, what is dry shampoo?
Dry shampoo is a hair product that soaks up grease and allows you to go longer between regular soap and water shampooing. There are different kinds of dry shampoo, including aerosols and powders. You apply the product at the roots and brush through your hair until you have absorbed the greasy look in your hair.
Isn't it gross to skip shampoos?
This DIY recipe will have your hair smelling great and the essential oils will provide benefits to your scalp. Many people agree it's better for your hair to wash it less, and over time you'll notice that oil production will balance out, and your hair will be less oily than when you washed all the time. Hashtag team wash once a week!
Many shampoos contain detergents that strip beneficial oils from your hair
Washing too often can stimulate oil production (to replace the oils removed) this can cause your scalp to be very oily, but ends are dry and possibly damaged
Over time, you'll go longer between washes and use less dry shampoo as your scalp adjusts to your new routine
Can't I buy dry shampoo at the store?
Yes, dry shampoo is commercially available. Most are full of harmful ingredients though. Making your own is easy and you may already have the supplies indoor kitchen. I have really liked this method for my hair, and I find the shaker jar to be the best applicator.
𝐖 𝐇 𝐀 𝐓 𝐘 𝐎 𝐔 𝐍 𝐄 𝐄 𝐃
• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
• unsweetened Cocoa powder as needed (this is to darken the color of the DS depending on your hair color)
𝐎 𝐈 𝐋 𝐒
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops cedarwood essential oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil (if available)
𝐃 𝐈 𝐑 𝐄 𝐂 𝐓 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐒
𝟏 Combine all ingredients in empty salt/spice shaker
𝟐 Sprinkle on roots of hair and massage into scalp
𝟑 Let sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb natural oils in hair
𝟒 Use fingers or brush to blend
for best results, apply at night before bed. allows time for everything to fill absorb into the hair + scalp
𝐁 𝐄 𝐍 𝐄 𝐅 𝐈 𝐓 𝐒
R O S E M A R Y unclogs scalp pores and balances hair oils and it can help with hair growth and thickness due to its ability to improve cellular generation
C E D A R W O O D supports hair strength + is thought to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by balancing the oil-producing glands in the scalp. It also has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can treat different conditions that may contribute to dandruff or hair loss
L A V E N D E R supports healthy hair growth and smells amazing! This oil can speed up hair growth because it has properties that can generate the growth of cells and reduce stress
T E A T R E E Tea tree oil has powerful cleansing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. When used topically, it can help unplug hair follicles and increase hair growth