When you first have a baby, showers are a luxury. Plain and simple. Not only did I not have time, but with my sleep-deprived, aching and leaking body, the thought of undressing and climbing in the shower felt exhausting. While the whole showering situation does get a little easier, your list of "To Dos" only grows. Good news? Nixing a shampoo or two (or three or four) a week is actually healthy for your Hair.


In my opinion, Lulu Organics all-natural, organic hair powder -- designed to absorb oil and freshen dirty hair -- should be a staple in every new mom's closet. It's a little pricey at $40, but since you're only using a dime-sized dollop in your roots, it lasts much longer than the spray-on dry shampoo on the market.

Another reason why it's better? It's made of all natural ingredients -- cornstarch, rice powder, clay, horsetail powder, baking soda, and essential oils -- and is free of carcinogenic talcum powder. It's sold in four scents (lavender and sage, jasmine, patchouli and amber, and tuberose), and there isn't an overwhelmingly offensive fragrance as in most dry shampoos.

Bottom line? I've tried many shampoo-skipping products, and this one is my favorite.