For the past month or so I have switched up my hair routine. I am trying to head towards a more natural route. I first tried the no-poo deal, but it just made my hair greasy and dry at the same time. I decided to switch to a cleansing conditioner. Which works great, for the most part.
Only problem, my hair get’s greasier quicker than normal. Roots that look wet, never a good look. It may sound gross to some of you every-day-shampooers, but I try to aim for washing my hair every 3-4 days. It is said to be better for your hair, and to be honest, it’s been growing faster than ever these days.
So… when my locks would start to look greasy, I’d reach for my aerosol bottle of dry shamps. That just didn’t seem right. Why would I put all this time into easing my hair away from chemical filled shampoo, and then spray the shit out of it with a chemical filled product? Plus, it always made my hair feel weird.
That very moment I got in the car and headed to the TJ’s to swoop some supplies so that I could make my own dry shampoo. Let me tell you, the result turned out uhhhmaze. It is literally, 100%, the best remedy for second day hair. Swear on it.
+ Supplies: mix together 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, 2 tablespoons ground up oats. +
+ Directions: Mix all your ingredients together and empty them into a salt shaker. When ready to use, shake it on to your roots, massage it into your scalp, and brush it through (preferably with a boar bristle brush). +
+ Tip: if you’re a brunette like myself, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder so you don’t look like a white-haired old woman. Plus it makes it smell pretty delish. +
— E
This looks AMAZING! I’ve wanted to try a dry shampoo but had that same fear about the weird-feeling-ness after using an aerosol one. I need to go get a shaker bottle and whip up this remedy pronto.
You will LOVE it! It’s ammmmaze.
Do you grind the cornmeal up because it’s so grainy I would think you could see it in your hair?
I didn’t & have no problem there, but if you’re concerned you can always throw it in a food processor!
I am going to put the ingredients in my food processor, to grind the cornmeal and the oatmeal and blend all ingredients :)
Great recipe idea-also love the cocoa addition=smart. (:
Clay also makes a great shampoo-just buy rose clay or green or whatever kind you like in bulk online, or use a clay facial mask powder even [all natural one] and mix a tablespoon with some warm water…It won’t lather like shampoo, but works so well for nourishing and cleansing the hair, can help heal the scalp of any breakouts and hair feels thicker, too. Balances ph so you can go a couple of days easily without noticing oil buildup, in my experience.
I saw one of your articles posted on business facebook page and have been enjoying checking out your site, great recipes, tips and pics. And, just noticed that you are coincidentally also in San Diego (as am I). Cheers!
Thank you for the post! This brunette is lovin’ the dry shampoo!
so hard to find good dry shamps for brunettes ;)
My recipe is cinnamon, cocoa, powdered milk, arrowroot powder and ground oatmeal. Apply with a kabuki brush to your roots. Love your website!
ooh that’s a good one!! Thanks for the recipe ;) . xo