![]() What’s more, Harrison says that baby powder tends to work best on blonde hair, given the white color of the product. When considering baby powder for your quick hair fix, just remember that, unlike corn starch, it does have a slight scent. Instead, Harrison says to section your hair and apply the baby powder lightly between the layers to absorb throughout, as opposed to solely on top. Don’t just sprinkle it in on top of your part, though. “Applying a teaspoon of baby powder and then brushing it through your hair will absorb the excess oil and leave your hair looking fresher than before,” Engelman says. For the best results, she and Harrison both remind us that less is more. Furthermore, for an even more refreshed head of hair, she says that using a hair dryer on the cool setting with a soft bristle brush can help to really work the product in, blow away any excess, and add volume in the process.Īn oldie but a goodie, “baby powder is known as being a reliable dry shampoo alternative, as it was used before dry shampoos were popular,” Engelman says. That said, if you find you really enjoy the results, Lee recommends keeping a salt shaker of corn starch and baking soda at the ready. “It’s really only to be used in a pinch,” he adds. The one downside? He admits that this mixture can sometimes leave a whiteish residue on darker hair colors. “Allow it to sit for a few minutes to absorb excess oils and then shake out excess,” he says. Once mixed, he says to sprinkle the concoction lightly onto the scalp. ![]() “In a bowl, combine equal parts baking soda and cornstarch with a few drops of essential oil (lavender, tea tree, peppermint, etc.),” he suggests, recommending tablespoon measurements. Building on corn starch, Campbell says that mixing the ingredient with baking soda is another way to diminish oily roots.
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