While I love to wash and dry my hair, sometimes I don’t have the time to do ALL THE THINGS to get ready. On those days, I rely on Dry Shampoo. But so many brands are filled with strange chemicals and funky smells that I searched for a cleaner recipe. As usual, I found one in Sarah Munro’s* collection of updated 18th century homeopathic recipes. This recipe uses arrowroot which is available in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. But if you can’t find it, you can substitute cornstarch. This recipe works for all hair colors, although for darker hair it’s recommended (in the recipe below) to add in some cocoa powder. This recipe also calls for an essential oil and the scent is totally up to you. I prefer lighter scents like lemon or lavender, but many prefer tea tree oil or peppermint.
*Sarah Munro is the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, book 2 in the Amazon bestselling Deadly Force series.
Sarah Munro’s Dry Shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch (for darker hair, use a combination of 2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder/cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder)
- 5 drops of essential oil (your choice)
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder (for darker hair only, mixed with 2 Tablespoons of arrowroot powder/cornstarch)
- 1 cup Witch Hazel (for a spray-on version, if you prefer)
- Small glass jar (sterilized)
Directions:
- Place the arrowroot, or arrowroot and cocoa powder (for darker hair), into a small glass bowl.
- Stir in the five drops of essential oil of your choice.
- Pour the powder into a small, sterilized glass jar.
- To apply, use an old (but clean!) make-up brush to apply the dry shampoo to the roots and/or oily parts of your hair. Using a brush means you don’t need to brush the dry shampoo through and it makes it easier to style your hair. If you don’t use a make-up brush, gently comb the dry shampoo through your hair and style.
- For a spray, make the powder (above) and pour the dry shampoo into a glass spray bottle (also clean and sterilized). Then add 1 cup of witch hazel to the bottle. Shake. To use, shake well and spray on your roots and oily parts of your hair. Allow your hair to air dry and style. Make sure to shake the spray every time you use it.
Important disclaimer about wild plants, foraging, and making herbal remedies:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
