Comments on: DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe (For Everyone)

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:39:09 +0000

In reply to BeckTee. Hey BeckTee, Lavender usually compliments the cocoa well, or vanilla essential oil. Or you can skip the essential oil completely.

By: BeckTee

BeckTee — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:38:19 +0000

This is great, I’ve been making my own hair powder from this recipe for a couple of years now and it’s fantastic. Here’s the question I have, though- it seems like the essential oil scent doesn’t go very well with the chocolate powder scent. Any suggestions?

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:14:20 +0000

I have super fine, oily, flat hair. After I wash and dry my hair, I apply the dry shampo on my roots. Gives me volume and my hair stays oily free for the rest of the day. I reapply as needed every morning and only wash my hair every two or three days now. I love it!

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:32:17 +0000

In reply to Sean. Hey Sean, Due to phototoxicity of some oils.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:00:06 +0000

Thanks, this looks great. May I ask why you advise against the use of citrus oils?

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:15:57 +0000

In reply to Les Petits Pas de Juls. Congrats on your success with not using shampoo, Jul'. I'm glad that method is working for you.

By: Les Petits Pas de Juls

Les Petits Pas de Juls — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:19:09 +0000

I was looking for a receipe for dry shampoo and I’m actually surprised you use it this way. I had the idea of dray shampoo being like a bar of soap (packaged free, then, which is what I truly look for in order to reduce trash), one that you can use as shampoo when needed.

Why do people keep thinking they need to wash their hair every single day??? It is absolutely NOT necessary in any way and you’re doing more wrong to your hair than good. Sebum is here to take care of your hair (contrary to what commercials try to brainwash you with 😉

From using dry shampoo (that bar of shampoo) I went completely NO SHAMPOO, using only a hair brush to spread the sebum on my hair so that all of it take advantage of its benefits. Brushing in the morning and evening, after each sweaty activity and rinsing with clear water has now become a habit (and I don’t even rinse every day!) and my hair looks absolutely perfect!
Ok, the first few weeks can be a challenge, what with convincing yourself not to wash your hair when it greases up but the reward afterwards is fantastic!

For people not ready to stop using shampoo, there are also really yummy receipes of natural shampoos – that you don’t have to use daily either! 😉

Happy day!
Jul’

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:13:54 +0000

In reply to Ellen. Hey Ellen, My hair is currently brown/red, so I can only speak from my experience. The goal is to use just a small amount of dry shampoo, and then mix it with the roots of the hair, so I don't believe so but there's always a possibility. I'd try a test run with just a bit of cocoa powder and see what happens.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:50:19 +0000

Hi Kristin, I just found your blog and am looking forward to trying out your recipes for various DIY beauty products! My question is does the cocoa powder leave your hair brownish? I have black Asian hair (with “silver” roots/highlights, other wise known as gray hair) and I’m curious if you know of something that would blend in a bit more. Thank you!

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:14:48 +0000

In reply to Noel. Hey Noel, I use castile soap on our dogs. It works great and you only need a small amount!

By: Noel

Noel — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:26:51 +0000

Wondering if you’ve ever experimented with creating a DIY doggy shampoo? We’re new dog owners, and I’ve read about you having dogs, as well. Was just curious if you have any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks!

By: Kristin Marr

Kristin Marr — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:25:16 +0000

Yay, Audrey! That’s so great :).