Prevent Greasy Hair

Hair naturally has oils the scalp makes to keep your hair and scalp healthy, but if your hair looks and feels greasy soon after you wash it, you could be suffering from greasy hair.[1] Greasy hair can be caused by a genetic predisposition, hormones, medical conditions, or even medications such as birth control.[2] Use these simple methods to prevent your hair from becoming greasy, and you should see results in a couple of weeks to a month.[3] Remember, if you are using at-home methods, only try one at a time until you find one that works for you

Steps

Adjusting Your Shampooing Routine

  1. Shampoo properly. Apply a small, quarter-sized amount of shampoo to your scalp and massage vigorously with your fingertips. Then, work the lather through your hair and rinse. Rinse hair thoroughly so no shampoo is left behind. Washing your hair should take about five minutes.
  2. Wash your hair every 2-3 days only. Even though greasy hair looks and feels dirty, washing your hair every day will make your hair more greasy because shampoo strips hair of its nutrients and natural oils, causing your scalp to produce even more oil.[4] Wash your hair every 2-3 days at the very most. This gives your hair enough time to replace the natural oils, so you're not producing an excess.
  3. Use different types of gentle shampoos. In addition to not shampooing every day, use a gentle cleansing shampoo. Shampoos that are aggressive tend to irritate hair follicles, causing the scalp to produce more oil. Also, switch shampoos once every week to avoid buildup.
    • Shampoos with salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, or ketoconazole are good for greasy hair.
    • Salicylic acid helps reduce oil on the scalp.
    • Keep 2-3 different shampoos in the shower so you can easily switch back and forth.
  4. Condition less often. Oily hair does not need to be conditioned often. Condition every other time you wash or just once a week. Also, only use conditioner on the tips of your hair instead of the roots, where grease gathers more easily.[5]
  5. Use dry shampoos between washes. The best dry shampoos for greasy hair come in a powder form. Try not to use liquid dry shampoos. Massage the dry shampoo powder in your hair and on your scalp between washes to soak up grease and leave hair smelling fresh, but don’t use them more than once a day.
  6. Skip washing your hair after workouts. It can be difficult to resist washing your hair after working out, but when your hair is wet with sweat, you do not need to wash it to feel clean again. You can use a spray bottle to wet your hair and blow-dry it instead of washing.
  7. Style hair with without silicone or oils. Many hair products have silicone and oils in them, which causes hair to be heavy and greasy.[2] Try using less hair styling products, and if you do need to use hair products, avoid ones with silicone or oils.
  8. See a dermatologist if you see no results. After one month, your hair should be less greasy from adjusting your shampooing methods. If changing your habits does not help at all, try seeing a dermatologist, who will most likely prescribe you shampoo or medication to reduce oil.

Using At-Home Remedies

  1. Rinse hair with apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar helps balance the pH level of your scalp. To use this method, mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in one cup of water. After washing your hair, pour the apple cider vinegar and water mix over your hair, and rinse out after 3-5 minutes.
    • Rinse with cold water.
    • You can do this up to 3 times a week.
  2. Massage hair with lemon juice. Squeeze the juice from two lemons, and mix with two cups of water. Massage the lemon and water mixture on your hair for 3-5 minutes, then rinse your hair with warm water. Repeat 3 times a week.
  3. Wash hair with homemade aloe vera shampoo. Mix 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and one cup of your shampoo. Wash your hair with the mixture, allowing the shampoo to sit for 3 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water.
    • Repeat this method up to a few times a week.
    • If you don’t use the whole shampoo mixture, store it in the fridge for up to a week.
  4. Make a hair mask with baking soda and water. Mix one part baking soda in three parts water to make a paste for your hair. Longer hair will require more paste. Rub the paste into damp hair and leave it on for 5 minutes. Then, wash your hair with warm water. Repeat this method twice a week.

Tips

  • Avoid using heat to style your hair. Using heat too often can dry out your hair and strip it of its oils, making your hair create more to make for the loss.
  • If you currently wash your hair every day, begin to wash it only 3 times a week.

Things You'll Need

  • Gentle shampoo
  • Dry shampoo
  • Lemon
  • Aloe vera
  • Baking soda
  • Apple cider vinegar

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.myhealthtips.in/2014/01/effective-home-remedies-for-oily-hair.html
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://dailymakeover.com/how-to-prevent-oily-hair/
  3. ↑ http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/08/greasy-girls-guide-to-hair.html
  4. ↑ http://michellephan.com/train-your-hair-to-be-grease-free-and-gorgeous/
  5. ↑ http://www.healthcare-online.org/Oily-Hair.html

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