Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How To: Get Your Hair to Last Another Day Before Washing


I know, this seems kind of gross.  However, for busy people, dry shampoo can be a lifesaver!  Fortunately, there are ways to make it last without harmful chemicals as well.  If you find that you need to stretch your hair one more day before washing…for whatever reason…try some of these options:

1.  Baking Soda – Take a little (not a lot!) and lightly sprinkle throughout the roots of your hair.  Use a bristled brush to brush the baking soda down towards the ends and out of the hair.  Warning:  your hair might turn a crazy color of gray before it’s brushed out.  Don’t freak out!

2.  Cornstarch – Do the same things as you did with the baking soda, but be careful – cornstarch has a tendency to poof all over the room whenever you use it.

3.  Cocoa Powder – I know, sounds suspicious.  But this is a better option for those with darker hair.  Use this the same as the baking soda and the cornstarch, being careful again.  Brush out!

You can make your own concoctions with ground oatmeal, the above ingredients and some essentials oils.  There are tons of possibilities, so just play around with what works for your hair!