How To Treat Oily Hair At Home
What causes oily hair?
- Intense heat and humidity can cause oily hair as they accelerate oil production.
- Hormonal changed can also cause oily hair as these changes can activate the sebaceous glands.
- Excess sebum on the scalp is the main cause of oily hair.
- Puberty can cause oily hair – during adolescence the sebaceous glands may become overactive.
- Some medications that affect the hormones may cause oily hair.
- Improper diet – eating greasy foods can contribute to oily hair.
- Chemical hair treatments can cause oily hair.
- Genetics – if your mother or father have oily hair you are more likely to have it too.
- Touching and playing with your hair frequently
- Pollution
- Frequent grooming
- Stress
Often the oily hair is an issue only during puberty because of the hormonal changes and with the time the problem fades.
Shampoo regularly
If your hair is oily it’s essential to keep it clean but that doesn’t mean that you have to shampoo your hair daily. The myth that oily hair should be washed every day is a big misconception – on the contrary it can cause it to become even oilier as your sebaceous glands will produce more oil. So don’t shampoo every day. Wash your hair twice a week. Look for a shampoo designed for oily hair – it should be mild and see-through formula as it will clean away oil better. Look for a shampoo with amino acids, natural cleansing agents / vinegar, lemon juice/. The shampoo must cleanse your hair from the oils and the impurities, and at the same time it must be appropriate for a daily use.Always rinse your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Apply a conditioner
Although applying a conditioner isn’t a must for those people with oily hair there are some conditioners designed especially for oily hair that may help you. Look for a product designed for oily hair and containing the least amount of oils. It should be oil-free and a light conditioner. Apply the conditioner only to the ends of the hair, not to the roots and scalp. It will coat the hair shaft with a thin film that smooths down the roughened cells and fills in the uneven surface
Do a deep-conditioning-treatment
Give yourself a deep-conditioning treatment once a mouth done by a professional. This will help replenish lost moisture and keep locks shiny and resilient.
Useful tips:
- Don’t use two-in-one products.
- Apply witch hazel to the scalp once or twice a week since it acts as an astringent and helps slow down oil production.
- If your hair is oily don’t brush too often as you may carry oil from the scalp to the end of your hair.
- Rinse your hair with an apple cider vinegar – it will remove any soap residue.
- Never use too greasy hair products to style your hair.
- Leave shampoo on for a three minutes and then rinse.
- Avoid eating greasy foods.
- Always use hair products designed for oily hair.
- Comb wet hair with a wide-toothed, smooth-edged comb, but never brush wet hair, it may snap with pulling.
- Those with oily hair, who live or work in dirty and smoky environments may need to shampoo daily. For the others once or twice a week is usually sufficient.
- Don’t use too much styling products, instead coat just the ends of the hair.
- Try not to touch your hair too often.
- В Don’t worry to change your shampoo even after the first usage if you are not satisfied with the result.
- Don’t wash your hair with too hot water.
- If your hair is oily only at the roots and the ends are dry apply a nourishing mask only to the ends.
- Once a week do a hair mask with earth’s fuller. Apply it to the entire hair and leave it on for approximately 15 minutes.
To learn more see also the articles:
Simple Tips For Amazing And Healthy Hair
Do It Yourself: At Home Hair Masks – Easy Recipes Part I
Do It Yourself: At Home Hair Masks – Easy Recipes Part II
Recommended products for oily hair:
Phyto Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm ($26) – Phytodefrisant is a relaxing balm for all hair types, naturally curly or permed hair. Ferula, horseradish, and garlic extracts coat and straighten hair without any chemical action. The non-oily formula won’t weaken hair. Imparts shine as hair blow-dried to smooth, straight perfection.
Phyto Phytopanama Ingelligent Shampoo ($24) – Mild shampoo for frequent washing. Recommended for all hair types, especially hair with a slightly oily scalp. Botanical ingredients like panama wood eliminate impurities without stimulating the sebaceous glands. Juniper soothes the scalp, while coconut oil gently cleanses the hair.
Kiehl’s Tea Tree Shampoo ($14) – This unique herbal-based formulation is ideal for those with a normal to oily scalp. This formulation, which uses mild surfactants that will not strip the scalp nor the hair, contains humectants, panthenol, and pro-vitamin B5 to moisturize, nurture and condition the hair.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo ($6.50) – Excellent for oily hair and scalp. Daily use. For super clean, soft and shiny hair. Adds body. Formulated with lemon extracts to thoroughly cleanse hair. Contains the finest ingredients and activated moisture and shine blends.
Rene Furterer Curbicia Concentrated Purifying Shampoo ($23) – High shampooing frequency means that your scalp is frequently oily and your hair looks dull and flat. Pleasantly scented with deep-cleansing essential oils, this shampoo made with a high concentration of Curbicia extract eliminates excess sebum from the scalp.
Kerastase Bain Clarifiant ($33) – Cleansing shampoo for greasy scalps and dry hair. This will help you balance greasy roots and dry ends.