DIY Hair Texturizing Powder

This is another product we decided we wanted to replace. It took a few tries, but in the end we like the results and have been using this in place of store brands for almost 10 months now.

In the notes section you can find a link to my Amazon Store which has the ingredients I use for this recipe.

If you’d like this recipe in a downloadable pdf, go HERE.

DIY Hair Texturizing Powder

A wonderful substitution for store brands that have ingredients you don't need to be putting on your head or hair!

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon kaolin clay
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or tapioca starch
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon silk peptide powder optional — adds extra grip/texture
• essential oil optional – cedar, sandalwood, pine, lemongrass, sweet orange

Method

 

1. Sift together corn starch, kaolin clay, and arrowroot powder into a bowl or jar. Sifting is important — it breaks up any clumps and ensures a smooth, fine powder that disperses evenly in hair.
2. Stir in baking soda. This helps absorb oil and adds a slight dry-shampoo effect. Don’t skip it if you want that mattifying lift.
3. Add silk peptides (optional): If you have 0.5 teaspoons fine silica (optional — adds light grip/texture), stir it in now. This is the secret to extra grip and texture of store brands (which use silica). Omit if unavailable; the powder still works well without it.
4. Add a few drops of essential oil stirring well after each addition. Work the oils into the powder until fully absorbed with no wet clumps. Cedar and sandalwood are closest to the scent profiles of commercial men’s powders.
5. Transfer to a small shaker jar or tin with a lid. Can also store in a jar and use a make-up brush to apply to the hair before working it in.

Notes

You can find the ingredients at my Amazon Shop  or https://amzn.to/4gnR199

NOTES

**How to use:** Pinch a tiny amount (pea-sized or less) and work between your fingers, then rub into the roots or mid-lengths of dry hair. Build slowly — a little goes a long way. Scrunch and tousle for volume and texture.

**Adjustments:**

– More kaolin clay = more oil absorption and matte finish

– More tapioca starch = lighter, fluffier texture

– More arrowroot = closer to a dry shampoo feel

**Activated charcoal add-in:** Some commercial versions include activated charcoal powder for a slightly gray tint that disappears into hair. Add 1/4 tsp if desired — it also adds detox and oil-absorbing benefits.

**Don’t want a full white or gray powder? Add ground cinnamon or cacao powder to give it a light brown tint.

 

**Shelf life:** 6–12 months in a dry environment. Keep lid closed between uses to prevent moisture clumping.