7 Pregnancy-safe DIY Dry Shampoos That Add Bounce And Volume To Hair

Do you want your hair to be oil-free, fresh, and appear lustrous all the time? If yes, then you should probably think about elevating your haircare game. We know what you’re thinking about, “Isn’t shampooing every day gonna fix my concern?” No, it isn’t, because washing your hair every day for this purpose can make strip off the natural oils from your scalp and make it super-dry.

A quick fix for fab hair: DIY dry shampoos. These offer wonderful benefits to your hair by absorbing excess oil from your scalp in between your hair wash days. They also help maintain good hair health and keep your locks looking fresh and voluminous 24/7. Plus, they are so much safer than store-bought dry shampoos that often contain chemical ingredients considered unsafe for pregnant women.

Ahead, we have listed some of the best DIY dry shampoo recipes with simple ingredients that you can easily make at home to keep your hair grease-free and healthy. 

7 Best DIY Dry Shampoo Recipes

Cinnamon And Cornstarch Dry Shampoo

Cinnamon is considered one of the best ingredients for concocting dry shampoos as it blends easily into your hair without leaving a cast. It also acts as a stimulant that helps improve blood circulation to your scalp and keeps your hair strong and healthy. Cornstarch, on the other hand, is one of the most popular ingredients used in dry shampoos for its antibacterial properties that help prevent scalp infections and inflammation.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch powder
• 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon of lavender oil 

How to use:

• Add the ingredients into a container and mix well.
• Drop in the essential oil and combine.
• Sprinkle the powder all over your hair and scalp.

Activated Charcoal And Cornstarch Dry Shampoo

This DIY dry shampoo recipe combines two potent ingredients, activated charcoal, and cornstarch, which work great at removing excess oil. Apart from hydrating and cleansing your hair, charcoal also removes toxins, sweat, and odour from your hair. It also reduces itchiness on your scalp, and dandruff, and keeps your hair looking fresh and well-textured.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of active charcoal
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of lavender oil

How to use:

• Mix equal parts of cornstarch and charcoal.
• Add a few drops of lavender oil to the mixture and combine well.
• Massage the powder on the roots of your hair and scalp to remove oil and sweat.

Arrowroot And Kaolin Clay Dry Shampoo

Arrowroot contains high-quality nutrients that nourish your hair and scalp to reveal soft, fresh, and well-tamed tresses. Adding kaolin clay to it can help absorb excess oil and reduce irritation and dandruff on your scalp. You can also add essential oil to the mixture, for instance, tea tree oil, which helps fight scalp infections with its antibacterial properties.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of kaolin clay
• 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder
• 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil.

How to use:

• Combine the dry ingredients first and then add the tea tree oil to it.
• Mix well and apply the powder all over your scalp. You can use a makeup brush for easy application. 
• Massage your hair well for better results.

Cocoa Powder And Baking Soda Dry Shampoo

Cocoa powder has many hair benefits and easily blends into your scalp. It improves blood circulation to your scalp to promote hair growth and imparts a pleasant aroma that uplifts you. You can add baking soda to this formula, as baking soda and cocoa powder effectively absorb oil from your scalp and give your roots additional volume. Also, baking soda has antibacterial qualities and helps soothe scalp irritation and inflammation.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder

How to use:

• Combine both the dry ingredients well.
• Sprinkle the powder onto your roots and massage your hair.
• Blow dry your hair for a minute or two if the powder needs more blending.

Blended Oatmeal Dry Shampoo

Blended oatmeal has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that help in keeping your hair lustrous and preventing dry, flaky, and itchy scalp. Oatmeal is also a natural moisturiser and can hydrate your scalp and give your roots an extra boost.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons of blended oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon of lavender/tea tree oil

How to use:

• Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Add the essential oil to the mixture and give it a good stir.
• Apply the powder to your toots and massage well with your fingertips for better blending.

Fenugreek Powder And Cornstarch Dry Shampoo

Fenugreek powder works great at fighting dandruff and also tackles many scalp-related conditions, such as itchiness, flakiness, and inflammation. It also acts as a natural hair conditioner and helps retain its shine and glow.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of fenugreek powder
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch powder
• 1 tablespoon of orange or lavender oil

How to use:

• Mix equal parts of both cornstarch and fenugreek powder.
• Add the essential oil of your choice and give it a good stir.
• Apply the formula to your hair and scalp and massage well.
• If the powder needs more blending, try blow drying your hair for a minute or two.

Powdered Coffee And Cornstarch Dry Shampoo

Coffee helps strengthen your hair roots, control hair fall, and stimulate hair growth. It also increases blood circulation to your scalp and helps the nutrients reach better to your hair roots. Coffee also helps reduce the dullness of your hair, revives its appearance, and adds a natural shine to it.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of coffee powder
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil/peppermint oil

How to use:

• Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Add the essential oil to it and apply the mixture to your hair using a makeup brush.
• Give your scalp a good massage to dust off excess mixture and to help the powder blend better.

Dry shampoos are indeed a godsend for those who have an oily and itchy scalp. In fact, the DIY dry shampoo recipes that we have mentioned above are all the more effective as they are comprised of pregnancy-safe ingredients, can be easily prepared at home, and are devoid of chemicals. They absorb grease from your hair without stripping off the natural oils from your scalp and keep your tresses looking fresh, healthy, and naturally shiny. 

Also read:

DIY shampoos to use during pregnancy: Check out this helpful list of DIY shampoos that you can prepare with simple ingredients at your home. 

Tips for glossy hair during pregnancy: We have all the handy tips for achieving glossy and healthy hair during pregnancy. Check them out!

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