Bath and Body

Light-or-Dark Hair Dry Shampoo Powder

Make dry shampoo for dark hair with arrowroot and cocoa powder, or plain arrowroot or cornstarch for light hair. Brush onto oily roots and comb out.

Light-or-Dark Hair Dry Shampoo Powder

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Arrowroot or cornstarch for light hair, or arrowroot with cocoa powder for darker hair. Brush a little onto oily roots and comb through.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDIY

What You’ll Need
  

  • 4 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch for light hair; OR 2 tbsp arrowroot plus 2 tbsp cocoa powder for darker hair
  • optional: 5 drops lavender essential oil

Equipment

  • airtight jar

Directions
 

Make the mix
  1. Pick either the light or the dark version; do not mix the two.
  2. Stir or shake the dry ingredients together in a 4-oz jar.
  3. If you are adding the optional lavender oil, mix well until the powder looks dry and even.
To use
  1. Brush a little onto oily roots, give it time to soak up the extra oil, then comb or brush it out.

Notes

Avoid powder inhalation and eye contact.

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