How to Make Dry Shampoo at Home

Don't have time to wash your hair? Try dry shampoo. Dry shampoo is a powder that absorbs the excess oil from your hair, leaving it refreshed and manageable. It's not just handy for when you're in a hurry, but also good for those who have trouble shampooing their hair, such as the elderly. Commercial dry shampoos can be expensive, but there's no reason to pay lots of money for a hair product that you can very easily make at home.

Things You'll Need

• Cornstarch
• Corn meal
• Salt
• Ground oatmeal
• Baking soda
• Dried herbs
• Jar (for storage)

Instructions

1. Choose your base. Cornstarch is the best choice, as it's healthier for your body than talcum powder---and your hair won't smell like a baby's bottom.

2. Mix in a coarser powder. This isn't necessary, but some people find that combining another powder with the cornstarch increases the oil-absorbing power of their dry shampoo. Bigger grain products, like ground oatmeal and corn meal, are good choices, as are salt and baking soda.

3. Add dried herbs. These will add a pleasant scent to your dry shampoo over time.

4. Stir the ingredients together and pour it into your jar. Your dry shampoo is now ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't use essential oils to add fragrance to your dry shampoo---the cornstarch will absorb the oil and won't work when you use it on your hair.