Lavender Dry Shampoo - Naturally refresh and boost volume

Dry shampoo is a great way to reduce hair greasiness without the need for washing. Freshening hair after working out, in a humid climate, when camping or to extend the life of a blowout, etc., are all perfect times to take advantage of the quick and easy application of a dry shampoo. While no substitute for your regular hair washing and conditioning rhythm, a dry shampoo is an excellent means of absorbing oil, making your hair appear cleaner and adding a little volume before your next wash.

Did you know that our Lavender Body Powder can perform double duty as a dry shampoo? It certainly can and to great effect! Our all-natural formula relies on non-synthetic ingredients which makes it gentle on the scalp and avoids the risk of an allergic reaction to the the chemicals commonly found in other dry shampoo products. The presence of our pure, Organic Lavender Essential Oil is, of course, wonderfully fragrant and brings the added benefit of lavender's natural antibacterial and disinfectant properties.

To use Lavender Body Powder as a dry shampoo, open the cap slightly by gently twisting the edge of the cap counterclockwise to reveal very small openings. This will help control the amount of powder dispensed. A little goes a long way in this instance, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.

Shake a small amount into the hand and gently rub both hands together to thinly coat the fingers and palms.

Starting at the roots, work the powder into the roots of your beautiful locks. Alternatively, dip a large makeup brush into the powder and apply to the roots. Be sure to avoid the scalp directly as it can be difficult to blend on the scalp.

Add a little more powder as needed working through the sides and back of the head. Be sure to manipulate each section with fingers, a brush or comb to thoroughly distribute and blend in the powder.

 

If needed, blow dry on low, cool for a few seconds to finish blending.

 

As you have likely noticed, our Lavender Body Powder (a.k.a Lavender Dry Shampoo) is white. While this works well for silver gray and light blond to dark blond, what about darker hair? 

 

Here's where you don your artist hat and do a little color blending to match your unique locks. Activated charcoal powder is great for very dark and black hair, unsweetened cocoa powder for softer, mid-tone browns (think chocolate!) and a bit of cinnamon is excellent for auburn or copper tones. Start off by adding a little activated charcoal powder and/or unsweetened cocoa powder. Thoroughly mix it and keep adding very small amounts until you've found your shade. 

 

Remember: Blend in color in very small amounts. You can always add more color, but you can't add less.