How to get rid of oily hair?

Ways to Fix Oily Hair

The panic of waking up late to hair that looks like you slept in a deep fryer certainly does not make for a great morning. Sure, glossy, messy hair is in these days. But you can definitely have too much of a good thing.

An overly greasy scalp can lead to uncomfortable itching and seborrheic dermatitis. It can even provide a feast for the fungus that causes dandruff.

That said, you don’t want to strip off all your oil. Your natural oils protect hair and are vital for a healthy scalp and lustrous hair. Here’s how to cut the grease without damaging your hair or irritating your scalp.

1. Wash more often

People with really oily hair may need to shampoo up to once a day according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Shampoo helps to remove excess oil as well as debris and leftover hair products from the scalp.

How often should you wash your hair?

2. Wash less often

This may seem counterintuitive. But if you are already washing your hair once a day and you are still greasy by day’s end, it might be worth playing with how frequently you wash your hair.

Over-washing can strip your scalp of its natural oils. This may cause it to produce more oil to rehydrate. If you tend to have dry skin or a dry, itchy scalp in addition to oily hair, slowly stretching how frequently you wash may help balance out your scalp’s oil production.

3. Shampoo properly

It doesn’t seem like rocket science, but yes, you can wash your hair incorrectly and end up with an oily scalp and damaged hair.

To properly wash your hair, gently work a small amount of shampoo into your roots and scalp. Avoid using your nails or creating unnecessary friction on the strands. Aggressive scrubbing can irritate your scalp and cause it to produce more oils.

Focus on your scalp, where the oil is, rather than on the length of your hair. Don’t apply shampoo directly to the ends of your hair or scrub them. Instead, simply let the shampoo flow through the ends as you rinse. And good news for your wallet, researchers recommend skipping the “repeat” cleanse.

4. Condition carefully

Conditioner can make your hair look greasy and cause oils to pile up faster. Condition just the ends of your hair and be sure to thoroughly rinse.

5. Go natural

Straightening irons and blow dryers can give you a smooth, sleek finish. They can also make your hair look greasy faster. Let your hair air dry and embrace its natural texture. You’ll stretch out your washes and avoid heat damage.

6. Use products formulated for oily hair

A lot of thought and research has gone into making haircare products live up to their hype. If your shampoo isn’t cutting it, try a clarifying shampoo that has stronger detergents. This can help lift oil and leave your hair grease-free.

However, if you love sweaty workouts or find you need to wash daily, a mild baby shampoo can be less irritating and better suited for frequentuse.

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