Oily Hair

Oily Hair

 Our hair type is another factor in controlling excess grease and oil from the sebaceous glands of the scalp. Thick, curly hair may appear dry on the ends but greasy at the scalp. When the oil glands produce too much sebum, your curls may prevent even distribution. For this reason, you may shampoo less but end up with a greasy scalp and dull ends. Spray dry shampoo to your roots in between washes to control excess oil at the scalp without stripping it away from the rest of your hair.

Having greasy hair is a cyclical problem: You wash your hair often to keep tresses looking fresh and clean, but over washing ends up producing more oil. Is Mother Nature playing some kind of joke? How can hair get oilier from trying to keep it clean? Here’s the thing: Once you strip your hair of its natural oils, the scalp goes into oil production overload, undoing everything you’re trying to combat.

Certain factors can cause oily hair, but your personal care routine may also be to blame. Excess scrubbing during shampooing can irritate the scalp, causing more oil, as well as too many washes. Your hair should never be washed more than once a day. If you have an oily scalp, don’t brush your hair too much, as this will distribute the grease throughout your strands. You may also consider making over your hair care cabinet with styling products that don’t contain lotions and creams.

Unfortunately daily shampooing can strip your scalp of its natural oils – so it produces more in a bid to replace them. Try cutting back on washing your hair to every other day at least, or 2/3 times a week. Your hair will thank you in the long run. Be cautious with conditioner. You may be applying a conditioner that’s too heavy for your hair type, which can weigh it down. Or you may not be washing it out properly – another grease-giving culprit. And finally avoid placing your conditioner all over your hair, focus on the ends to avoid causing oily roots and lank lengths.