We've all been there: it's day two (or three) of unwashed hair, and you reach for your trusty dry shampoo, only to find it's all gone. Now, you need an alternative, and the most common one is baby powder. But is it safe to use baby powder as dry shampoo? This article explores the use of baby powder as a dry shampoo alternative, providing insights, DIY recipes, and considerations for different hair types.
Dry shampoo targets the natural oils in your hair that result in greasy hair. It's a quick fix for those days when washing your hair isn't feasible. Especially with the recent recall of many popular commercial dry shampoos, it is a great idea to try out a homemade dry shampoo recipe! Most of the items needed to make this fantastic hair potion can be found right in your home - sans the toxic ingredients and harmful chemicals that many aerosol cans / aerosol spray products have.
The biggest question you want an answer to: Can we swap dry shampoo for baby powder? Kate says yes! This is because both powders have a pretty similar makeup. “Baby powder is usually made from talcum powder or corn starch, plus fragrance,” notes Kate. “Similarly, dry shampoo is often based on corn or rice starch. Those with “thick and light coloured hair will likely find these powders easier to use,” Kate points out.
Both baby powder and dry shampoo share similar absorbent qualities, making baby powder a potential substitute for soaking up excess oil and grime on our scalp.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Kate shares that those with darker hair may have a tougher time blending in the powder to their strands. You’ll likely be left with a “grayish tinge,” she mentions.
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Dry Shampoo is pretty exchangeable between hair types. Hair colors is a little bit of a different story. Because of how absorbent my recipe is, it is pretty universal. That being said, to make sure this dry shampoo is disguised well for all you ladies with darker hair colors, you can add in cocoa powder or activated charcoal powder. For my fellow females with lighter hair, dry shampoo should just soak right in!
If you’re able to use the white powder or are really desperate, be sure you use one without talcum powder. Anyone with a sensitive scalp should steer clear of powders that contain any sort of fragrances. “Fragrances can also be irritating to the scalp, particularly in products that sit on the scalp like dry shampoo,” Kate says.
For those who are hesitant to use baby powder, Kate shares you could try cornstarch or cornflour.
This easy-to-make DIY Dry Shampoo will keep your hair fresh and manageable without the hassle of a wash. This Dry Shampoo recipe - or as I like to call it farm girl hair potion 😉 - is without a doubt an essential beauty product. My hair picks up scent like crazy when working in and around the barn whether it’s a day I am washing my hair or not. It’s not always possible or feasible to wash your hair every day or after every encounter in the dairy barn! Insert this amazing, 3 ingredient natural dry shampoo! I apply this homemade dry shampoo powder before I go into the barn and it works magic! I just apply the dry shampoo, put my hair up, put my hat on, and I’m ready to go!
Here's a simple recipe for a natural dry shampoo:
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Adjust the amount of cocoa powder or activated charcoal powder to match your hair color for a seamless blend.
“If you don’t have time to wash your hair, you can always rock the grease by putting your hair in a braid or slicked back look,” shares Kate.
Dry Shampoo targets the natural oils in your hair that results in greasy hair. Conversely, Leave in Conditioner is used to aid in hair health and provide your hair with hydration and moisture - it prevents against hair damage and breakage. There is an Dry Conditioner hair product option with the best of both worlds. I have not had the chance to try it but I have read that you can make it simply with a spray bottle, water, and your own at home conditioner (among other optional ingredients).
When you are blessed with a crazy mop of hair like mine, you can either resist it’s madness or embrace it! I’ve decided on the ladder. After a shower, I either braid it or brush it out straight and go to bed. When I wake up, I can then either decide to unravel the braid and put it up, like 70% of the time or use my favorite deep wave hair tool. I love how this instantly works with my natural wave and volume to add amazing deep curls that last for days without looking messy. Don’t get me wrong, messy hair and me, go well together, but sometimes I like to look slightly more put-together. It’s super fast to heat up and literally takes me 6 minutes to toss a few waves in my hair. These flat claw clips are my favorite!
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