# DIY Dry Shampoos This Homemade Dry Shampoo is Great for Blondes or Brunettes By M | Published 2014-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-shampoos References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/diy-dry-shampoo/) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/) Dry shampoos are a fantastic and convenient way to refresh day old hair and make it last a bit longer between washes. Sometimes [dry shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-in-1-dry-shampoo) can run a little bit on the expensive side, so this DIY shampoo tutorial is a great money-saving alternative to store bought bottles. To make your own DIY dry shampoo, all you need is cornstarch, cinnamon and essential oils. The cornstarch acts as an absorbing agent that soaks up any [excess hair oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colab-supreme-clean) your scalp produces. The cornstarch will also give your day old hair a much needed kick of volume. You can add cinnamon and essential oils for an [aromatic, fragrant scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-perfume-mists). If you have dark, brown-toned hair, add cocoa powder to the cornstarch so that the dry shampoo blends in better with your hair coloring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Beauty Products:** New opportunities for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry as consumers increasingly seek homemade alternatives to store-bought products. - **Sustainable Beauty:** The trend towards sustainable and natural beauty practices can be seen in the popularity of homemade dry shampoos using ingredients such as cornstarch and cinnamon. - **Essential Oils:** Consumers' demand for naturally-sourced ingredients creates potential for disruptive innovation in industries such as aromatherapy and natural wellness products. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty Industry:** The popularity of DIY beauty products like homemade dry shampoos presents an opportunity for the beauty industry to adapt to changing consumer preferences. - **Retail Industry:** Increased demand for sustainable and natural ingredients presents an opportunity for retailers to prioritize eco-friendly beauty products in their inventory. - **Aromatherapy Industry:** The use of essential oils in homemade dry shampoo presents potential for disruptive innovation in the aromatherapy and natural wellness industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert-Inspired Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-duster-dry-shampoo.md) - [Volumizing Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volumizing-dry-shampoos.md) - [Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batiste-powder-dry-shampoo.md) - [Portable Dry Shampoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-shampoo-puff.md) - [3-Ingredient Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ingredient-dry-shampoo.md) - [Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-shampoo-con-arrowroot.md) - [Dry Shampoo-Replacing Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altesse-studio-hairbrush.md) - [Charcoal Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-biotin-dry-shampoo.md) - [Oil Control Dry Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perk-up-ultra.md)