Making dry shampoo is very easy, simple and practical to make, based on ingredients that anyone can have in their pantry or buy it in a supermarket and even in a pharmacy.
The dry shampoo provides clean hair in less than 2 minutes and without using water, ideal for those days when there is no time for anything.
This technique emerged in the mid-60s and 70s to facilitate hair washing for people who were in a hospital or without water supplies at home, over time it was taken as a very important option to implement for the daily life of a person, because it is perfect even to take to the gym or for an unplanned appointment.
How does dry shampoo work to clean hair?
This technique of using dry shampoo, instead of using normal shampoo with water washing, is that the hair visually looks clean and pleasant without using any liquid, the dry shampoo formula helps absorb excess oil and residues that accumulate in the hair, allowing the prolongation of clean hair.
The most surprising thing about dry shampoo is that apart from getting clean hair it gives an effect or an appearance that we were fresh out of a shower. The perfect key is in its elaboration and in the ingredients that are used.
How to make homemade dry shampoo with natural ingredients?
The realization of a dry shampoo with natural ingredients made at home is a very interesting and easy proposal to make, since, if you have basic ingredients such as corn, oats, cocoa, bicarbonate, starch and others, its realization will be simple and with few steps for its elaboration.
It is important to mention that when we use products with natural ingredients for hair care, this will help our hair look healthier and stronger, thanks to each of the natural nutrients provided by these ingredients.
For any hair type
For decades women have used homemade ingredients such as corn, talcum powder and flour as dry shampoo, these ingredients absorb oil from the hair and leave a better appearance, and can be performed on any type of hair.
With talc and cornstarch
Ingredients
- Corn flour.
- Talc.
- Lavender oil (optional).
Elaboration
1- In a bowl add 3 or 4 tablespoons of corn.
2- Add a pinch of talcum powder to the mixture.
3- Add two to three tablespoons of lavender essential oil (remember that it is optional).
4- Stir the ingredients very well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Application
Apply a small portion of product to the root of the hair and start massaging with your fingertips for better scalp stimulation.
You can use a little more product on the rest of the hair, but always a small amount and spreading the product well, finally, remove the excess with a brush combing from the root to the ends of the hair.
Oats and baking soda
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal.
- 1 cup baking soda.
- Essential oil (optional).
Elaboration
1-In a blender, place the oatmeal and baking soda to crush it until it is pulverized.
2- Add 5 drops of the essential oil of your choice to the mixture, so that the hair smells delicious.
Application
Apply from the root to the ends in small quantities and with a brush comb the hair to remove excess product.
For blond hair
There are natural ingredients for the preparation of dry shampoo for blond hair that will not damage hair color, including starch and baking soda.
Starch and baking soda
Ingredients
- 1 cup starch.
- 2 tablespoons baking soda.
- Lavender, rosemary or peppermint essential oil (optional).
Elaboration
1- In bowl or container add starch and baking soda, mix well.
2- Add 4 to 5 drops of the essential oil to the mixture and stir well.
Application
Start applying from the root and then towards the tips, leave on for a few minutes and finally brush the hair to remove the excess product.
For dark hair
Just as there are ingredients to make a shampoo for blond hair, there are other ingredients that can be used for dark hair, which will not damage the color causing a change in it.
With starch and cocoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup starch.
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
- Lavender, peppermint, cocoa or rosemary essential oil (optional).
Elaboration
1- In a bowl or bowl place the starch and cocoa mixing until both ingredients are integrated.
2- Add 4 to 5 drops of the essential oil to the mixture and stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Application
Apply the mixture to the root and then to the tips performing the same steps as previous recipes.
Liquid or spray
If you are one of those people who do not like dry shampoo powders, then make it liquid with two ingredients very easy to acquire and that will give you a great benefit for your hair, ideal to balance the pH and eliminate follicular fat.
With vinegar and essential oil
Ingredients
- White vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Essential oil of lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit.
Elaboration
In a bowl add a cup of vinegar, a cup of water and 8 drops of essential oil, mix well and then empty it into an atomizer.
Application
With the atomizer begin to spray on the root from afar and a small amount towards the ends so that it absorbs the fat in the hair.
How to apply dry shampoo correctly?
The correct application of dry shampoo is essential when used, because if it is not used properly, it can cause more oil on the scalp and the appearance of dandruff, remember that less, it is more, so you must follow some steps which are:
- Apply a small amount to the root of the hair and another little product to spread it to the ends.
- Massage the scalp with your fingertips to ensure that all the roots are well covered.
- Leave on for a few minutes.
- Comb the hair with a brush as you normally do to remove excess product.
