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  • #92663
    Boom1
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    The other day I didnt have time to wash my hair and I remembered I had a tub of diatomaceous earth under my sink.

    Um – it was the best dry shampoo I have ever used. 
    Is there any reason why I shouldnt use this instead of conventional dry shampoo?
    Thanks!
    #96693
    preciousia
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    @boom1

    wow seriously? i have diatomasceous earth.. which i consumer… never tried it for hair tho.. tho i am not about to begin.
    i think one of the reasons could be costs? can you share how you put DE on your hair without causing a mess?
    Batiste gives me dandruff i think.
    #96705
    RandyS
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    Hmmm, never thought of that. As long as it’s a purified grade that acceptable for contact with the skin I suppose it could be fine. I’m not sure if there are any hazards associated with DE on skin on getting it in your eyes. 

    #96707
    Boom1
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    To me, using DE seems cheaper than buying dry shampoo. A huge tub of DE costs about $17, and has a million other uses.

    I just scooped some out with my fingers and sprinkled it into my part/my roots.
    it’s a bit drying but the hold and volume are worth it (and it obviously washes out)
    My concern was that I read recently that using dry shampoo is bad for your hair – so I wondered if that extended to something like DE, which doesnt have the conventional dry shampoo ingredients.
    #96716
    preciousia
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    @Randy DE into eyes is a big worry!! my eyes are sensitive and the molecules of DE is scratchy! can cause permanent damage!

    @Boom1 Dry shampoo isn’t expensive. hmmm perhaps you can put it in a salt/pepper shaker for convenience?
    #96803

    @Boom1
    Isn’t it too abrasive?
    I remember it’s used in toothpaste and to make copper shinnier.

    #96817
    Boom1
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    @FrenchBeautista, it’s not abrasive at all (use only food grade).

    P.s. I have continued to use it as dry shampoo and still really like it.
    #96835
    preciousia
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    @Boom1

    what colour is your DE? The DE i buy here in Australia is light brown :( noticed they are white in USA…. also the DE i use are sourced locally…. where is yours sourced?
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