How to make your own dry shampoo

As fall and winter peak around the corner and the temperature drops, it’s time to start looking at changes we can make to improve the health of our hair without over doing it. When you wash and condition your hair, it’s a great time to give your hair a little extra love and use a deep conditioner, especially on the ends. However, not all of us have time to perform a 20 minute ritual every day we shampoo. Sometimes your hair is not dirty and not ready for a full wash, but it’s feeling a little oily on the roots and just needs a pick me up. Time for dry shampoo! Many product lines carry a dry shampoo, depending on what type of hair you have will determine which product you need. Being a person who can’t sit still, i decided to look up an alternative to going out and buying one off the shelf and seeing if I could make my own at home. If you are into a personalized, more natural alternative, I think you might LOVE this one. Give it a try! 

What you’ll need: 

2 Tbl Organic Arrowroot Powder

2 Tbl Kaolin Clay

1 Tsp Organic Horsetail Powder

6 drops Essential Oil of choice (more or less depending on the oil and your preference)

Tools:

2 Mixing Bowls

1 Sieve

1 Whisk

2 Spoons, one large + one small

1Tablespoon

1Teaspoon

One Empty Spice Jar

In a glass mixing bowl add the arrowroot powder, the kaolin clay and the horsetail powder. Whisk the powders together until they are well blended.

Next, slowly drip 6 drops of essential oil into your powder and whisk again. The oil will not blend into the powder on it's own so don't be discouraged by any lumping.

Gently scoop your powder mixture into a sieve positioned over an empty mixing bowl. Sift the powder into the bowl until only small, dust covered clumps are left.

Take a large spoon and gently press these clumps through the sieve. Scrape to and fro and continue to press to get all of the oils through. Tap the sieve against the palm of your hand to knock any remaining clumps into the bowl.

Whisk the powder again, make sure all of the oil is distributed evenly.

Take a small spoon and gently spoon your powder into an empty spice jar, cap with a shaker top, label and store.