Get The Most From Your Makeup: Baby Powder

September 2, 2007

For all of you who thought that the function of baby powder was to keep your feet, underarms, backs of your knees cool and dry, I've got one more for you. You can use baby powder on the roots of your hair!

Say you are feeling a little greasy in between washings, or you overdid it on the styling products. Just put a little powder on your comb and brush from roots to ends. This will help absorb any unwanted greasiness.

It is the same concept as using a dry shampoo, only baby powder isn't going to cleanse your hair or make it smell as good as a hair fragrance would. However, it will get you through the day feeling slightly more refreshed, and your hair will definitely be softer and more manageable.

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2 years 36 weeks

I love baby powder because its such a multi-tasker! I have very dark hair so what i do is make sure that I dust it very close to the scalp then brush my hair up into a ponytail so that the white powder doesn't show. If I need to keep my hair down I do what Mel475 does and use my blow dryer for a few seconds to blow off the excess powder. I keep a travel-sized baby powder in my office drawer for emergencies. Its great for removing shine. When my face is oily I blot with face paper then dab some powder on with my fingertips. I also use it as eye make-up/highlighter I brush some under my eyebrow or (when I'm lazy) I use it in place of white eyeshadow as a base to build color on. Its great at keeping eyeliner from smearing (I have oily eyelids). Then of course I use it on my underarms to keep from being sweaty and smelly and also on my legs before I wax them. Baby powder is such a versatile product - can't live without it! ;)

milo 5 years 36 weeks

good suggestion

milo 5 years 36 weeks

good suggestion

i am elle 5 years 36 weeks

I'd be worried the white powder would show up on my dark hair...

misslarue 5 years 36 weeks

eww. i'll stick to washing my hair daily thanks.

Lovely_1 5 years 36 weeks

I ahve heard about this before, but I have dark roots and I am always afraid it will show...plus I don't really have a problem with grease in my hair.

Lovely_1 5 years 36 weeks

I ahve heard about this before, but I have dark roots and I am always afraid it will show...plus I don't really have a problem with grease in my hair.

christie 5 years 36 weeks

I have black hair and do this sometimes. Like if I'm in a hurry and the rest of my hair looks good, I sprinkle some lavender scented baby powder on my hands, work through my roots and brush it through and it takes out the greasiness. It works really well.

mo 812 5 years 36 weeks

Lemuse20- this doesn't magically give you body to your hair. If you have flat hair in general, baby powder isn't going to change that. Baby powder only takes away oils that make your hair greasy.

twenties girl 5 years 36 weeks

Interesting idea. Maybe I'll try it

koolbr33z3 5 years 37 weeks

This is old news.

koolbr33z3 5 years 37 weeks

This is old news.

lemuse20 5 years 37 weeks

I tried this and didn't like the effect it gave me. My hair was still flat, smelled like baby powder (it's an alright scent... for babies & old men!) and it was so hard to distribute, by the time I was able to comb it out, it was like I didn't do anything at all. Needless to say, for my hair, it was a waste of time.

sarahmandy 5 years 37 weeks

oh yeah I forgot to mention that I do usually use my hot air brush or regular dryer when I use my Burt's Bees. I sprinkle a little in my hands rub them together and then rub them into my scalp, brush through, blast a minute w/ the hot air, and style as usual. Adds body and shine, but takes away any grease. I actually read somewhere that Angelina does this.

gruaig_rua 5 years 37 weeks

I've tried this a few times and it always works. I mean it's not ideal, but neither is greasy hair :( Just make sure to apply it as evenly as you can and then brush it through to avoid the "grey" look.

penguins268 5 years 37 weeks

I love the smell of baby powder! Unlike almost everyone here....:)

almostloli 5 years 37 weeks

i heard about this before, actually baby powder also makes your hair smells good :)

artfashionmusic7 5 years 37 weeks

o wow cool 2 know! :D im def. gonna try this out! :D lol o and i use baby powder on my underarms b4 waxing my pitts. :P i think it just makes it easier to wax. :D :P

artfashionmusic7 5 years 37 weeks

o wow cool 2 know! :D im def. gonna try this out! :D lol o and i use baby powder on my underarms b4 waxing my pitts. :P i think it just makes it easier to wax. :D :P

bressica 5 years 37 weeks

I have used this trick and it really works... surprizingly well. And I have really, really dark brown/ black hair.

pinkflats 5 years 37 weeks

oh i've known about this for awhile and i do think it does work. i also second MEL475's comment.

Mel475 5 years 37 weeks

I have brown hair and have found that using my blowdryer helps my hair absorb the baby powder so I don't get that greyish color. I also put the powder on my hands first, rub them together and then apply it to my roots - this helps from getting too much powder on my hair. It works in a pinch but it's not something I do often...

jennjennnbubba 5 years 37 weeks

i have heard of this but never tried it....

sooosheee 5 years 37 weeks

it does work but if our a brunette, its hard to shake off that white/grayish tint that it leaves and plus if you live in a very humid country as I do, it wont last long hehe

Hootie 5 years 37 weeks

I tried it and it makes me look like I have gray hair!

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