DIY: Some homemade substitute for dry shampoo

Few homemade substitutes for dry shampoothat work like magic. Read on to know more.

We all have bad hair days, which happens to even the best looking of us as well. How we wish life would like a shampoo commercial or a Bollywood song sequence where the dark and luscious tresses capture the hearts of many. But the truth is, no matter how much you try but pollution, sun and harsh climate can make your hair sticky and oily in an instant. So, you have an important presentation or a dream date with no time to wash your hair? And worst, the bottle of your favouritedry shampoo is empty. So, what is the solution? Fret not; we present you with some of the homemade substitutes for dry shampoo to save your day.

Baby powder

Much more dry shampoo rocked our world and hair; we all relied upon baby powder or any other talcum powder. Trust us; it works like magic. Just rub a bit on your scalp and style your hair anyway you want. The result is visibly less oily and great looking hair.

Blotting paper

Not only blotting paper is known to remove oil from our face, but they work like a dream for your oily scalp too. Just carry few tissues and few blotting papers in your purse and use them in anemergency. An impromptu meeting or presentation in the office? Now no need to worry; you are well-prepared.

Sanitizer

This one may come as a surprise to you, but hand sanitizers work wonderfully well for your hands as well as your oily scalp. Just squeeze a bit in your hand and massage it through your scalp and length. The alcohol content in your sanitizer would neutralize the excess oil and style it the way you want.

Apple cider vinegar 

Apple cider vinegar is known to work wonders on oily hair, but if you are in a hurry, then it works as a dry shampoo replacement as well. The best part? Apple cider vinegar works like a dream for all type of hair texture. Just pour and mix Apple cider vinegar in five ounces of water in a spray bottle, and voila! You have your dry shampoo replacement ready. Spray this mixture on the roots and length of hair, and you are ready to go.

Cornstarch

Besides talcum or baby powder, cornstarch, your favouriteingredient, is a blessing in disguise for your hair. Just sprinkle in on roots and say bye to oiliness.

So, there you have the quick fixes for the days when you need to look like a million bucks.