💨 Dry Shampoo – Worth it or not?

What is dry shampoo?

In simple terms, dry shampoo is a way to "wash" your hair without water. It’s usually made from rice or corn starch and often comes in a spray can you can buy at any drugstore. You can also easily make your own (DIY recipe below 👇).

The natural starch in it absorbs excess oil, helping mask greasy or stringy hair.

FYI: dry shampoo isn’t a new invention. In the 18th century, people used sand or flour to absorb oil (though that wasn’t exactly invisible). Thankfully, today’s formulas are much more hair-friendly and even come in shades for light, medium, or dark hair tones. Oh, and with all kinds of fragrances too!

How to use dry shampoo

Simple:
Hold the spray about 20–30 cm from your scalp. Focus only on the roots, not the lengths.

Let it sit for a few minutes, then brush out or blow-dry and style as usual. Boom 💥oil, be gone!

💡 Pro tip: For fine hair, flip your head upside down and spray the roots for extra volume.

It’s seriously that easy.

✅ Pros and ❌ Cons

The pros:
✔ Works instantly.
✔ Refreshes oily roots and revives vibrant color.
✔ Helps reduce hair washing, which helps maintain your bright Headshot tone longer.
✔ Adds grip and volume (especially great for fine hair!).
✔ Perfect for post-workout, lazy mornings, or when you’ve hit snooze one too many times.
✔ Insider hack: Apply before bed! You’ll wake up with volume for days.
✔ Can be used even after washing to keep hair fresh longer and make styling easier.

💡 Bonus: If your scalp gets oily fast, dry shampoo helps you stretch the time between washes. (More on that in our blog post about greasy hair.)

The cons:
⚠ Dry shampoo is not a replacement for real washing.
It’s great occasionally, but you’ll still need to wash your hair at least once a week.

⚠ Frequent use (especially powder-based ones) can irritate the scalp.

⚠ Overuse may lead to build-up—residue around the hair follicles, which can weaken the roots and lead to hair loss. 😬

⚠ Always wash out all dry shampoo before re-dyeing your hair—leftover product can mess with the color result.

🧪 DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe

For light hair, you can simply use baby powder—if you like the smell. But on darker hair, it can leave a white cast.

Here’s a universal recipe that works for all hair colors:

You’ll need:

• A small jar or shaker bottle
  

• 2 heaping tablespoons of corn starch
  
  

Optional add-ins:

• A few drops of essential oil (lavender, peppermint for oily hair, sage for the scalp)
  

• Dark hair: add 1 tsp of cocoa powder or clay
  

• Red hair: add 1 tsp of cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking soda to absorb extra grease & odors

Mix everything in your container and you’re done!

🧴 How to use your DIY powder:

Sprinkle a tiny amount on your roots (less is more).
If you don’t have a shaker, use a big makeup brush.
Let it sit for a few minutes. Rub in with your fingers or a towel.
Brush and style as usual. ✨

Have fun trying it out—your colorful hair will thank you! 🌈