Make Your Own DIY Dry Shampoo at Home
March 11, 2022
DIY Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

What You’ll Need
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp bentonite or kaolin clay
- 2 tbsp activated charcoal
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (add more or less depending on your hair color)
- 6 drops of essential oil (optional for scent)
Instructions
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STEP 1:
Combine the ingredients using a whisk or fork.
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STEP 2:
Transfer the ingredients to an empty salt shaker. This recipe yields about half a cup of dry shampoo, so you can store it in the shaker to have on hand for multiple uses.
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STEP 3:
Sprinkle the mixture on your roots, using your fingers or a brush to evenly distribute the product.
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DIY Dry Shampoo for Red Hair

What You’ll Need
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp bentonite or kaolin clay
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder (add more or less depending on your hair color)
- 6 drops of essential oil (optional for scent)
Instructions
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STEP 1:
Combine the ingredients using a whisk or fork.
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STEP 2:
Transfer the ingredients to an empty salt shaker. This recipe yields a little over one-third a cup of dry shampoo, so you can store it in the shaker to have on hand for multiple uses.
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STEP 3:
Sprinkle the mixture on your roots, using your fingers or a brush to evenly distribute the product.
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DIY Dry Shampoo for Blonde, White or Gray Hair

What You’ll Need
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp bentonite or kaolin clay
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 6 drops of essential oil (optional for scent)
Instructions
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STEP 1:
Combine the ingredients using a whisk or fork.
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STEP 2:
Transfer the ingredients to an empty salt shaker. This recipe yields one-third a cup of dry shampoo, which you can store in the shaker to have on hand for multiple uses.
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STEP 3:
Sprinkle the mixture on your roots, using your fingers or a brush to evenly distribute the product.
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