How to help oily hair

Why does my hair get greasy after just one day? … It’s the same as over-cleansing your skin and stripping it of natural oils – the more you clean your hair, the more oil your scalp produces to compensate.

“Although sebum is good for the hair, too much can make your hair look slick and greasy. Common causes of oily hair are unhealthy eating habits, medications, improper hair care, stress, hormonal fluctuations, and change in weather.”

An increase in extra oil can be caused by “hormones (think puberty, periods and menopause), diet, genetics, medications, changes in the environment, and your haircare routine.” Sleeping habits can often be to blame for greasy hair. This is especially true “if you’re not washing your pillowcases often enough.”

Your diet can have a direct impact on the condition of your hair, so try to avoid oil in your daily food intake and increase your daily intake of fruit and vegetables. Eat foods rich in Vitamin B (which helps regulate the amount of sebum produced), like fish, lean meats, poultry, beans and leafy green vegetables.

TWO: Hand Sanitizer

Pour some on the palm of your hands and dip your fingers in it and then massage the sanitizer onto greasy hair roots. The alcohol based product will make your hair less greasy and will vaporize quickly without the need to wash off.

Keep It Up

Don’t let your hair down just yet. It’s actually better if you sleep with your hair up, rather than down. Whether it’s in a braid, a loose bun, or wrapped with bobby pins, you will experience less breakage with your hair secure.

“Brushing your hair is really important to maintaining a healthy scalp. Oil production on your scalp is healthy and natural. Without daily brushing, the oil will sit at the scalp area and clump up, making it appear greasy,” Frayne explains. … Although greasy hair isn’t our favorite thing in the world, it’s not unhealthy.

Dry shampoo is one hair product to definitely have on your shelf. Simply spray a generous amount of dry shampoo into your hair before you sleep and overnight it will absorb the oils. Just remember to brush it out thoroughly in the morning and don’t use this every night.

It’s best not to tie up wet hair at night because it’ll only cause tangles and breakage. Instead, opt for a sleeping mask or sleep cap to reduce tangles. A silk scarf can help protect against frizz before bedtime while also providing a barrier between your locks and the pillowcase.

While elastics cause hair damage and breakage, a well made scrunchie provides that extra layer of protection with the additional fabric. According to celebrity hair stylist Cash Lawless, “Your hair gets damaged mostly during the detangling process when you take out traditional hair ties”. … A well made scrunchie won’t.