Oily hair can be embarrassing and difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to prevent your hair from becoming oily. You need to regulate your shampooing routine, use products that won’t cause more greasy, and avoid other habits that inadvertently cause your hair to become oily.
- Don’t wash your hair every day.
Washing your hair to get rid of oil may seem like the best solution at first, but washing your hair every day actually produces more oil. Your hair tries to compensate for the natural oils you wash out every day, resulting in more oiliness.
For best results, wash your hair a maximum of 2 or 3 times a week.
- Wear a shower cap on your hair on days when you’re not using shampoo.
When you do not wash your hair, getting wet also causes the natural oils to disappear and your hair to produce excess oil. Wear a shower cap to keep your hair from getting wet in the shower.
- Apply the conditioner only to the ends of the hair.
Hair that is prone to oily should be applied less conditioner, not more, to the roots. However, not using any conditioner can also cause the ends of the hair to dry and look worn. When using conditioner after shampooing, apply the product starting from half of your hair towards the ends of your hair.
Rinse your hair very well after applying conditioner or use a conditioner that doesn’t require rinsing.
On days when you do not use shampoo, you can correct the distorted appearance of your hair or the hair growing in different directions, by washing the damaged parts of your hair with water and applying conditioner.
- Wash your hair with cold or lukewarm water.
Hot water opens the hair cuticles and causes more natural oil to disappear from your hair. Hot water also opens your pores, including those on your scalp, causing more sebum or thick oil to be produced. This thick oil begins to descend towards the ends of your hair from the moment you leave your hot shower.
For best results, keep the water as cool as possible while taking a shower, especially when rinsing off shampoo and conditioner from your hair. Cold water seals the hair cuticles, which helps moisture stay in.
- Use the shampoo in a coin size.
Using too much shampoo with each wash can cause residue on your hair and make your hair look heavy and oily. When squeezing the shampoo into your hand, be careful that the amount does not exceed the size of 50 cents. Depending on the length and tone of your hair, you may need to use more or less shampoo.
If you accidentally spray too much shampoo on your hands, remove the excess before applying the shampoo to your hair.
- Use dry shampoo between your regular shampoo applications.
Dry shampoo, which should not be confused with shampoo for dry hair, is a powder that many people use between regular shampoo applications to reduce oil and add volume to the hair. You can buy the ones in spray form or the ones that come in a deodorant bottle. If your hair looks oily, spray dry shampoo on the roots several times and massage the roots to soak up the oil and give your roots a matte finish.
If your hair is dark, you should buy invisible dry shampoos to prevent the white powder from giving a grayish color to your hair follicles.
- Use a “cleansing” or “cleansing” shampoo once a week.
Oily hair may be caused by an oily scalp and you can treat it with cleansing or cleansing shampoos. To use this shampoo, choose one day of the week, and the next day you wash your hair, use a normal shampoo suitable for your hair type. If you prefer your shampoo and conditioner to be compatible, these shampoos are sometimes sold in sets with conditioners. On days when you use the purifying shampoo, you can apply the cleansing or cleansing conditioner or the usual conditioner to the ends of the hair. However, be aware that cleansing shampoos usually dry your hair, so you may need to use a thick conditioner to restore moisture to your hair.
- Avoid dry and worn hair products.
Specially produced for dry or damaged hair, shampoos and conditioners can leave a thin layer on your hair to lock in moisture and prevent further hair damage. While this is really good for dry and damaged hair, it causes hair that is prone to greasiness to become heavy and look more oily.
- Avoid “straightening” or “shimmering” products.
Shampoos, conditioners, gels, serums or sprays that give a straightening or shine, similar to dry and damaged hair products, leave an extra sealant layer on the hair. Hair that is prone to greasiness needs less straightening, shine and shine, not more. When applying hairspray and serum to hair that is prone to oily, choose products that give volume or carry a “light” label. Try oil-absorbent papers in case of emergency lubrication. Oil-absorbing papers you can buy for your skin also work for oily hair. These thin papers remove oil regardless of its source. Keep a pack of these papers in your wallet or purse and use them to get rid of the oil in your hair while you’re out.
- Include carbohydrates and trans fats in your diet as little as possible.
Trans fats found in fried foods, vegetable oils, cookies, crackers, margarine, chips and bakery products do not have any nutritional value for the body and cause oily hair and skin. Try to limit these foods and reduce the amount of saturated fat you get with meat and dairy products.
Foods high in carbohydrates and sugar can also cause your skin, including hair deep and hair, to produce more sebum or thick oil. Instead of baked goods and foods with high amounts of processed white flour (white bread and pasta), you should consume whole grains, vegetables with low starch content, legumes and fruits.
Eat foods with good fat or essential fatty acids such as nuts, seeds, oily fish and unprocessed whole grains. These foods provide your body with the oils it needs, and not getting enough of these oils can adversely affect skin and hair health.
- Touch your hair less.
Touching your hair causes oil from your fingers and hands to pass into your hair. Unless you’re styling your hair, touch your hair as little as possible. If you need to straighten your hair, use a clean comb or comb instead of your fingers.
- Avoid heat drying your hair as much as possible.
Dry heat, like hot water, cleanses the hair of its natural oil and causes it to produce more oil. Try to let your hair dry after washing it.
- Clean your hair comb
The combing process takes the oil from your scalp and transfers it to the hair follicles, so you should clean your comb regularly. Clean the hair on your comb frequently. Once a week, drop a few drops of dish soap and some water on your comb and scrub the bristles of the comb with soap suds. Rinse your comb with water to remove soap and let it dry.
You should also avoid combing your hair too much, as combing reduces the oil to the ends of your hair. Comb your hair only for tangling or daily styling.
Tips
Use the accessories or the bun to store the oil
It can be annoying to see your hair greasy after not shampooing for 1 or 2 days while trying to wash your hair less during the week.
Use some dry shampoo and use a hairpin to twist the strands away from your face. Or, after applying some dry shampoo to your hair, make a ponytail or messy bun.
If your hair looks too greasy even after trying new hairstyles, instead of reaching for the shampoo bottle right away, wear a hat and wash your hair the next day.
Ask your hairdresser or friends you trust what they are doing for oily hair. They may have other ideas that will work for your hair type.
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