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DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe for Light or Dark Hair

These easy DIY dry shampoo recipes work for light or dark hair. You'll only need a few ingredients, and you probably already have them in your pantry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 jar
Calories
Author Heather Dessinger

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • airtight jar

Ingredients

DIY Dry Shampoo Ingredients For Dark Hair

DIY Dry Shampoo Ingredients For Light Hair

  • ¼ cup arrowroot powder (Or non-GMO cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp cacao powder (Or unsweetened cocoa powder - you may or may not need this depending on the color of your hair. If it is very light blonde or gray/white you might want to skip it. See notes section for more info)
  • cinnamon or activated charcoal (Optional tint - See notes section for more info)
  • 9-12 drops essential oil (Optional - rosemarytea tree, and peppermint are good options)

Instructions

  • Add arrowroot powder/cornstarch and cacao/cocoa powder to a bowl and stir the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined. (If you want to add 9-12 drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil, mix them in as well)
  • Transfer your dry shampoo to an airtight jar for storage. See the section below for instructions on how to use dry shampoo.

Notes

For light blonde or gray hair - Omit the cacao/cocoa powder
For strawberry blonde or red hair - Add up to 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder to either the light or dark formula
For dark brown or black hair - Add up to 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal to the dark hair formula. Keep in mind that it can be drying so add the minimum amount needed to get the tint you need. 
 
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