How to Make Your Own Dry Shampoo

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Ish B
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Oily hair can be a nuisance especially on those days when you want a good hair day. It can disrupt special events where people might mistake your hair for being shiny instead of oily.

To combat oily hair – using the right shampoo for your hair type is imperative. But what if you’re in a rush and need to run out the door?

That’s why there’s dry shampoo to the rescue! Sprinkle some on your tresses with minimal effort and you’re good to go.

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What Ingredients Do I Need?

You’ll find that you already have these ingredients in your kitchen cupboard. It’s simple and easy to make with no added hassle of having to go to a store to purchase more essentials oils.

  • one cup of arrowroot or cornstarch powder (if you have cornstarch in your kitchen this will come in handy)
  • 2-3 essential oils of your choice and 8-10 drops of each (lavender, tea tree oil, cedarwood, rosemary ylang-ylang oil are all great choices).
  • cocoa powder (for darker hair)
  • empty jar bottle
  • comb
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How Do I Make It?

  1. Grab your jar and make sure it’s thoroughly cleaned.
  2. Add a cup of arrowroot or cornstarch powder.
  3. Add cocoa powder if your hair is dark brown or black (if not just use the arrowroot powder).
  4. Add the essential oils (8-10 drops each).
  5. Shake it well.
  6. Scoop a little bit of product and apply on the scalp of your hair and massage gently.
  7. Distribute the powders through your hair evenly.

Voila!

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.If you’re guilty of washing your hair everyday, you should definitely reconsider! Dry hair is more prone to breakage. Let your hair have some shine and hydration with your natural oils. Try to extend the time between washes by using this natural dry shampoo. It’ll help absorb excess oils that weigh down your hair so your hair feels refreshed and weightless. It’s perfect for when your hair is feeling a little limp or greasy after the gym or if you just want to inject some bounce and volume at your roots. When you do wash your hair, be sure to use a shampoo and conditioner that do not contain parabens or sulfates—these can be incredibly drying on your hair, stripping away necessary oils which help keep your strands strong and moisturized. . . This dry shampoo is all natural and, because of the essential oils, promotes a healthy scalp. Did you know the excess use of dry shampoos that contain alcohol can lead to long-term hair and scalp damage?! They can clog your pores which can irritate your scalp. Ditch those and make this! . DIY Dry Shampoo Ingredients 1/4 cup Arrowroot powder or cornstarch 1 teaspoon Bentonite clay or baking soda 2 drops Cedarwood essential oil 2 drops Rosemary essential oil 2 drop Lavender essential oil Add Cacao powder until you reach desired shade Directions: 1.Combine all ingredients and place in an empty shaker or baby powder bottle 2.Sprinkle on roots of hair and massage into scalp 3.Leave in for 2-3 minutes to absorb hairs natural oils 4.Brush through hair . . . #oilykids #oilymom #yleo #younglivingessentialoils #diydryshampoo #healthyscalp #lavenderessentialoil #cedarwoodessentialoil #rosemaryessentialoil

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