{"id":12991,"date":"2025-01-16T23:24:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12991"},"modified":"2025-01-16T23:24:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:24:35","slug":"diy-dry-shampoo-recipe-for-light-dark-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12991","title":{"rendered":"DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe for Light &#038; Dark Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Dry shampoo has become increasingly popular over the years and I can see why. A hair care product that makes your look clean when it hasn\u2019t been washed in a while is a huge help! During long days with little ones we\u2019re lucky to <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/natural-bathroom-cleaning\/\">use the bathroom<\/a> alone, much less shower every day\u2026<\/p>\n<p>If you use a product (almost) every day, it\u2019s important for it to a) work and b) have safe ingredients! But look at the label on most store bought dry shampoos and you\u2019ll find ingredients like isobutane, aluminum, and propane\u2026 no thanks!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to make natural dry shampoo from scratch with just a few simple ingredients you might already have on hand. You\u2019ll not only save money since homemade dry shampoo versions are about 95% cheaper, but you also won\u2019t be putting <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/health\/toxic-ingredients\/\">toxic chemicals <\/a>on your hair!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-your-own-dry-shampoo-at-home\"><strong>How to Make Your Own Dry Shampoo at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The basic idea of a dry shampoo powder (or wet \u201cdry\u201d shampoo, see that variation below) is to put an oil-absorbing substance like baby powder, baking soda, arrowroot, or cornstarch on oily hair. This absorbs excess oil, leaving it clean, and helps fine hair look volumized.<\/p>\n<p> Until the cancer lawsuits started rolling in, baby powder used to be made from talcum powder (full of asbestos). Now baby powder is typically made from GMO cornstarch. Neither of these are great options in my book.<\/p>\n<p>Since I have blonde hair I just use arrowroot powder and a few drops of essential oils. If you have light hair just using these two natural ingredients work wonders. Those with darker hair, like brown hair or dark brown hair can mix in some cocoa powder for a darker tint. You can even use cocoa powder in <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/natural-eye-shadow\/\">homemade eye shadow.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those with really dark, black hair may want to try adding in some activated charcoal to darken the mix. The exact amount you use depends on your hair color.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus: Dry shampoo is also very helpful if you\u2019ll be styling hair and need it to hold. Dirty hair holds better than clean hair, but it doesn\u2019t have to look dirty! In fact, for an upcoming wedding, I\u2019ll be sporting natural hair that hasn\u2019t been washed in three days (you\u2019re welcome for that visual!)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-oils-for-more-hair-benefits\">Essential Oils for More Hair Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Essential oils add more than just a yummy scent! They have potent health benefits too. To help with hair growth, add some rosemary and cedarwood essential oil. For dandruff try tea tree and peppermint.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the official \u201crecipes\u201d that can be customized to your hair type:<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-422345\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"422345\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-howto\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">DIY Dry Shampoo<\/h2>\n<p>Make non-toxic dry shampoo in minutes to absorb natural oils and reduce hair washing time. Great for blondes, brunettes, or even darker hair!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Active Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-422345 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"422345\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">ounces<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Katie Wells<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"422345\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Makeup brush<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>4-ounce glass jar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-422345-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"422345\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-422345-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the arrowroot, or arrowroot and cocoa powder, into a small jar. Use 4 TBSP of arrowroot for light hair, and only 2 TBSP for dark hair. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-422345-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add the essential oil and mix to combine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-422345-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Apply with a make-up brush to the roots or oily parts of your hair. The brush is optional, but it removes the need to comb through as much and is better for styled hair. If you don\u2019t use the brush, comb the powder through your hair and style as usual.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">To make a spray that works as a dry shampoo, add 1 cup of warm, distilled water and \u00bc cup of vodka, rubbing alcohol, or witch hazel to the above recipe. Spray on roots or oily parts of hair, let dry, and style as usual. Shake before each use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Prefer a spray version? Add some water and alcohol to the above recipe as an alternative to aerosol dry shampoos. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wet-dry-shampoo-option\"><strong>Wet \u201cDry\u201d Shampoo Option<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A wet-dry shampoo uses the same concept but puts the oil-absorbing substance in a quickly evaporating liquid like vodka or rubbing alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>What to do: Mix all ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake well. Shake before each use and spray on roots or oily parts of hair. Let dry and style as usual.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bonus-tips\"><strong>Bonus Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can use arrowroot or cornstarch as a finishing powder for <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/natural-makeup-recipes\/\">homemade makeup<\/a> or as an oil-absorbing powder on the skin. I keep a mason jar filled with arrowroot on my counter and use it as a dry shampoo on my hair and to set my makeup.<\/li>\n<li>If you have dark hair but don\u2019t want to use cocoa powder, just use plain arrowroot and apply before bed the night before or at least 2 hours in advance. With some time to absorb you won\u2019t get the fake-gray-looks-like-a-wig look!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do you use dry shampoo? What is your best haven\u2019t-washed-my-hair-in-days trick? Please share below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/dry-shampoo\/?tp_image_id=195104\" data-pin-title=\"DIY Dry Shampoo for Dark or Light Hair\" alt=\"Three recipes for homemade DIY dry shampoo (or spray dry shampoos) for dark or light hair that are inexpensive to make and work as well as store bought!\" class=\"wp-image-195104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-dry-shampoo-light-dark-hair.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-dry-shampoo-light-dark-hair-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-dry-shampoo-light-dark-hair-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/dry-shampoo\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry shampoo has become increasingly popular over the years and I can see why. A hair care product that makes your look clean when it hasn\u2019t been washed in a while is a huge help! During long days with little ones we\u2019re lucky to use the bathroom alone, much less shower every day\u2026 If you &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12991"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12991\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}