Let's be honest with each other for a sec. I (and I think can safely say we) don't wash my (our) hair everyday. Some days, it might even be a little oily (gasp!). I would like to say that my disdain for hair washing comes from a strict beauty routine and not wanting to strip my hair of it's natural oils. The truth is far less glamorous though, it boils down to pure laziness. 

Dry shampoo soaks up all that oil and dirt and gives your hair texture and a fresh scent. It's basically my best friend in a bottle. I like to constantly have a supply of dry shampoo on hand. Only sometimes, this doesn't work out and I'm left with greasy hair and no bottle of my best friend in sight. Now, did you know that you can easily DIY dry shampoo with just a few household ingredients? 

It is possible to use baby powder for dry shampoo when you're in a pinch. However, this also means some time spent combing and brushing it through for the brunette ladies. This recipe combats that cleverly, so read on ladies: 

Here's what you'll need: 

For darker hair: 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of corn starch
For lighter hair: 1/2 cup of corn starch and 2 tablespoons of baking soda 

Now, here's what you do: mix them together. It's that simple! 

For a fresh scent, you'll can add one to two drops of essential oil. You can find essential oils at most grocery or health food stores. 

Once you've mixed everything together, store in spice jars. This way you can shake it onto your hair without the mess! These jars are US$2.99 for 2 and you can find similar ones at the dollar store. 

(additional images via flickr.com, recipe adapted from freepeople.com)