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If you haven’t been there before, lucky you.
But those who know, know.
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Instead of panicking, though, youdohave another option.
Meet the Experts
What Can I Use As a Homemade Substitute for Dry Shampoo?
And the best part of it all?
These magic DIY dry shampoo recipes will keep for up to two years.
Blend this superpower mixture together to avoid a dreaded white cast on darker hair.
Most bright red spices are in the pepper family and can cause some irritation at the scalp.
Instead, Blankenship offers a more neutral solution:Cinnamon.
“Cinnamon powder naturally blends into red hair while masking the color of other ingredients,” she says.
There is also some evidence that cinnamon may aid in hair growth and hair loss prevention.
But don’t worry, this magic ingredient won’t leave you smelling like dessert.
After mixing together the ingredients below, repurpose an old salt or spice shaker to apply.
If you don’t have a shaker, grab a jar and grab a clean, fluffy makeup brush.
Dr. King also recommends carob powder.
She incorporates bentonite or kaolin clay to serve as a mask for any visible grease.
“These ingredients can mattify the hair as well as add volume,” she tells us.
See her recipe and instructions below.
“The two most common DIY dry shampoo options are cornstarch and arrowroot powder,” says Purvis.
According to Gaunitz, cornstarch and arrowroot powder are both sound options for DIY dry shampoo.
If you have a sensitive scalp, try cornstarch.
2019;5(2):72-89. doi:10.1159/000492035
