recipe inspired by http://wellnessmama.com/5047/dry-shampoo/
The basic idea of a dry shampoo is to put an oil absorbing substance (like arrowroot or cornstarch) on the oily parts of your hair to absorb the oil and leave it looking clean.
This is also very helpful if you’ll be styling hair and need it to hold. Dirty hair hold better than clean hair, but it doesn’t have to look dirty.
- Put the drops of essential oil (if using) into the arrowroot/cornstarch and cocoa power and mix with a spoon.
- Store the mix in a small jar or old powder container.
- Apply with an old make-up brush to the roots or oily parts of your hair. Applying with the brush is optional, but it removes the need to comb through as much and is better for styled hair. If you don’t use the brush, comb the powder through your hair and style as usual.
If you have light hair, omit the cocoa powder and double arrowroot/cornstarch quantity.
If you have dark hair but don’t want to use cocoa powder in your hair, just use plain arrowroot and apply before going to bed the night before or at least 2 hours in advance so that it has time to absorb and you won’t get the fake-gray-looks-like-a-wig look.
I don't use essential oil in my dry shampoo. I use old make up brush, apply leave for a bit the brush out with boar bristle brush. I mainly use it on my fringe.