DIY Dry Shampoo (For All Hair Colors) | Easy Natural Recipe

If your hair starts looking oily just a day or two after washing, DIY dry shampoo can be a simple way to freshen it up between washes. Instead of buying a store-bought product, you can make your own powder-based dry shampoo at home using a few simple ingredients.

One of the things I love about this recipe is that you can customize it to match your hair color. Whether you have blonde, light brown, dark brown, or black hair, you can adjust the ingredients to create a shade that blends more naturally into your roots.

Arrowroot powder and kaolin clay help absorb excess oil, refresh oily roots, and give your hair a little added volume and texture. The best part? It only takes a few minutes to make!

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make DIY dry shampoo, how to adjust the color for different hair shades, and how to apply it for the best results.

What Is Dry Shampoo?

Dry shampoo is a powder that helps absorb oil at the roots of your hair.

It’s useful for:

• Refreshing hair between washes
• Reducing greasy roots
• Adding light volume and texture

This DIY version is lightweight and made with simple ingredients.

Watch the full Video on Making Dry Shampoo

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Why These Ingredients Work

Each ingredient in this recipe has a purpose:

• Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch – absorbs excess oil and refreshes the scalp
• Kaolin Clay – improves texture and gives a lighter feel
• Cocoa Powder – adds natural color for blending into darker hair
• Activated Charcoal – deepens color for black hair and helps absorb oil
• Essential Oils (optional) – add a light, fresh scent

If you enjoy working with simple ingredients, you may also like this After Sun Lotion Recipe

Base Recipe (Blonde Hair)

This is the base recipe and works as-is for blonde hair.

Ingredients (Blonde Hair)

Light Brown Hair Recipe

For light brown hair, a small amount of cocoa powder helps the mixture blend more naturally.

Ingredients (Light Brown Hair)

Dark Brown Hair Recipe

For darker hair, additional cocoa powder prevents a powdery look.

Ingredients (Dark Brown Hair)

Black Hair Recipe

For black hair, activated charcoal deepens the tone for better blending.

Ingredients (Black Hair)

How to Make DIY Dry Shampoo

Next add your base powders
In a bowl, add the arrowroot powder, kaolin clay and essential oil Mix them together well until fully combined and smooth.

Add color for your hair type
Now adjust the shade to match your hair color. Add cocoa powder for a warmer, darker tone or activated charcoal for deeper brunette or black hair. Light hair may only need a small pinch of cocoa powder or none at all.

Mix very well
Stir everything together thoroughly, making sure to break up any clumps as you go. This step is important so the color and oils are evenly blended into the base.

Your DIY dry shampoo is now ready to use—store it in a small airtight jar or container for easy application between washes.

How to Use

• Apply a small amount to the roots
• Use your fingers or a fluffy makeup brush
• Blend well until it disappears into your hair

Start with a small amount and add more if needed.

Tips for Best Results

• Focus on oily areas like the crown and front
• Blend well to avoid visible powder
• Use a brush for more even application
• A small amount is usually enough

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I use dry shampoo?
Use as needed between washes, while continuing regular hair washing.

Will this work on all hair types?
Yes, but you may need to adjust how much you use depending on your hair.

Can I skip the essential oils?
Yes, they are optional.