Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes! {Just 2 Ingredients}

Freshen up your hair mid-week with this Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes!

You know those days when you wake, get ready, and realize… oops, I really should have washed my hair last night?  I do, too!  Well… dry shampoo is such a lifesaver!  I’ve been using it on those less than stellar hair days, and this easy Hair Trick has saved the day again and again!

But… have you ever peeked at the ingredient list on your dry shampoo can?  Go look!  Seriously… I’m always checking ingredient lists on my beauty products, but for some reason had never really thought to check my dry shampoo.  One day I did though, and it was c-razy!  Out with the old and in with the new, I thought.  It’s time to make some natural Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes!

I’m talking no crazy chemicals, just products you can feel good about.  So if you’re wanting to make your own DIY Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes, I’ve got some seriously easy recipes for you!  Just 2 ingredients easy, plus they’ll save SO much money!

Are you ready to learn how to make dry shampoo?  Here’s what you’ll do…

Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair or Blondes

What Does Dry Shampoo Do For Your Hair?

Dry shampoo is a miracle worker on those mornings you don’t have time to wash your hair, but you want it to look like you did!  Here are a few things it can do to your hair to help it appear fresher and cleaner…

• Absorb excess oils
• Help your roots look less greasy
• Add volume

Natural Ingredients for Homemade Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair:

• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder

Natural Ingredients for Homemade Dry Shampoo for Blondes:

• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 15 drops of Your Favorite Essential Oil

How to Make Dry Shampoo:

1. In small bowl, mix together ingredients until well combined.
2. Transfer powder into an 8 oz. mason jar.
3. Mid-week {in between shampoos when your hair is starting to get oily at the roots}, dip a makeup blush brush into the powder, dab powder along your oily roots and the crown of your head, and let it sit for around 5 minutes or so.
4. After 5 minutes, massage powder into hair with fingers, flip it upside down and shake a little, flip it back, comb it out, and enjoy your freshened up do!

Easy Dry Shampoo Hairstyles:

Now that you know how to make and use DIY Dry Shampoo, here are a few of my favorite Dry Shampoo Hairstyles…

1. Classic Top Knot Bun
2. Low Messy Bun
3. Loose Side Braid {Fishtail or Traditional}
4. Chic Half Braid into Ponytail
5. Messy, Loose Ponytail
6. Sleek Pulled Back Ponytail

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Rosemary writes: “It seriously works wonders and is sooo much healthier for your skin than the stuff you get at the store from the can”

Missy writes: “It works!”

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