Greasy hair gives its owners a lot of trouble. They need to be better looked after and washed more often, and if this is not done, they will turn into untidy icicles. It's ugly, yes, and not very pleasant. There are many reasons for increased greasiness. This is genetics, and the wrong way of life, diseases or medication. How to reduce oily hair and properly care for them? Pay attention to the following tips.
To wash or not to wash
Owners of oily hair type have to wash their hair very often. Some say that there is nothing to worry about, others say that it is harmful and leads to even more fat content.
Both are right in their own way. But do not walk with greasy strands for several days. This is very unpleasant. Therefore, you can wash your hair often, but you should follow some rules.
- Wash hair only when dirty, but no more than once a day.
- Choosing the right skin care products.
- Observe the temperature regime.
- Correctly conductwashing procedure.
Hair care cosmetics
The first thing to do to reduce oily hair is to purchase products that are just right for you. Shampoo or balm for all types cannot be equally useful - both for oily strands and for dry ones.
Shampoo
Choose a product specifically for oily hair. It cleanses well and does not dry out the hair and scalp. It is desirable that it be indicated that the shampoo is suitable for frequent use.
When buying, pay attention to the composition. It is good if there are natural additives among the ingredients. And the closer they are to the top of the list, the more of them the shampoo contains.
If you find silicones, then it is better not to take such a tool. You can identify them by the endings: -thiconol, -silane, -thicone, -siloxane, -cone, etc. These substances envelop the hair shaft. At first, the curls look very attractive. They are smooth and shiny. But over time, these substances accumulate and weigh down the hair, because of which they quickly acquire an untidy greasy sheen. Silicones also have a bad effect on the scalp.
Many are afraid to buy shampoos with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) in the composition. It is a detergent component that provides the formation of foam and has cleansing properties. The substance is quite aggressive, but after all, it is on the hair for less than a minute, during which time it does not have time to act on the hair structure. Therefore, it is up to you whether or not to buy shampoo with SLS.
Funds fornatural basis are more gentle and gentle, but they do not always cope with the task assigned to them.
Parabens, with which consumers are so scared lately, are preservatives. It is believed that they are very harmful and can accumulate in the body. Therefore, many manufacturers refuse to use them and indicate this on the label.
How to properly shampoo oily hair
In order not to provoke an increase in sebum production even more, you need to wash your hair properly.
- Water should be warm, because the secretion of the sebaceous glands becomes stronger from hot.
- Don't rub your scalp hard and for a long time: apply a little shampoo to your hair and massage with light circular motions for 30 seconds.
- For rinsing, it is recommended to make cool water. It reduces sebum well.
Conditioner or balm
These products must be used after shampooing. The fact is that when washing the scales of the hair rise, because of which the strands are confused, and when dried, they will be dull. Balm smoothes the top layer of the hair shaft, giving it smoothness and shine. The strands become soft, silky, lie well and are easy to comb.
But there are some nuances here as well.
- Choose silicone-free products.
- Apply the balm only to the hair, trying to avoid getting on the scalp, which can provoke excessive oiliness.
- The conditioner is lighter in consistency than the balm. Therefore, if the hair is very oily, use a hair conditioner.
- Don't apply too much, it will be difficult to rinse off later and hair may look dirty.
Rinsing
How to reduce oily hair at the roots? This will help infusions of herbs. Most Effective:
- oak bark;
- sage;
- nettle.
They perfectly normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands, but subject to their regular use.
For cooking, you need to take a tablespoon of dry raw materials and pour boiling water (200 ml). Infuse until the product becomes warm. You can then dilute it to 1 liter with warm water and rinse your hair at the end of washing. Or rub it into the scalp and leave it on.
Also effectively with increased greasiness, rinsing with acidified lemon juice or apple cider vinegar helps to fight. For a liter of liquid, they need to be taken in a tablespoon. You can, of course, use citric acid from a bag. Or plain vinegar. But the effect and benefit will not be the same. Oh, and make sure your apple cider vinegar is natural and not synthetic.
Using dry shampoo
If time is short, but you urgently need to remove oily hair without washing your hair, dry shampoo will help. It can also be replaced with baby powder.
Apply a little at the roots of the hair and massage so that the shampoo particles collect all the oil. Then comb thoroughlystrands to remove the product from the hair.
Do not forget that dry shampoo is not intended for regular use. This is an emergency treatment and cannot replace a full shampoo.
Essential oils
This is a very effective remedy in the fight against oily scalp. They normalize the production of sebaceous secretion, relieve dandruff and oily seborrhea, take care of the skin and hair, make them he althy and beautiful.
Esters list for oily hair:
- grapefruit;
- bergamot;
- lemon;
- patchouli;
- melissa;
- eucalyptus;
- rosemary;
- tea tree;
- cedar;
- pine.
You can buy them in specialized or perfume shops, in a pharmacy or online store.
How to remove oily hair roots? Essential oils will help - they can be used as follows:
- aromacombing: put a few drops of the product on the comb and comb the hair for a few minutes;
- add to shampoo or conditioner: mix a few drops of oil with a small amount right before use;
- make oil wraps: any cosmetic oil (almond, olive, linseed or other) is taken as a base + a few drops of ether, mix everything and apply to the roots and hair, then wrap with a film and a towel;
- a mixture of cosmetic and essential oil is also suitable for scalp massage;
- use as part of masks forhair.
To achieve results and reduce fat content, essential oils must be used regularly. But the visual effect will come after the first application. Hair will come to life, become beautiful and shiny.
Masks to reduce oily hair
Drying clay mask. In order to remove excess oil from hair, blue, white or green are best
Take 2 to 4 tablespoons of clay, mix with warm water until a thin slurry is obtained. Add a teaspoon of honey and one yolk. Mix, apply on the skin and hair for half an hour. Then rinse with cool water and shampoo your hair.
Mask of chamomile. Grind two tablespoons of dry grass to a powder and add hot water to make a slurry. When the mixture is infused and cooled, add the beaten egg white into the foam, mix and apply on the head. Massage a little, rubbing the mass into the roots, and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse off
Kefir mask. Lactic acid perfectly cleanses and has a positive effect on the sebaceous glands, which is why kefir is so popular among folk remedies in the fight against fat content
Take as much kefir as you need to apply to your hair. Add a few drops of essential oil. You can use several: two or three. Stir the mixture. If it turns out too liquid, add a little clay, then the composition will not drain from the hair. Apply to roots and hair, keep for half an hour. Flush.
Usefultips
It is worth remembering and knowing that:
- hot water increases the activity of the sebaceous glands and dries the hair;
- ironing irons, curling irons and a hair dryer have the same effect, so it is better to reduce their use to a minimum, and put the hair dryer on cold air;
- you need to be careful with styling products: mixing with sebum over time, they quickly give the hair a not very neat look;
- watch your diet: fatty, s alty, sweet provokes an increase in oily skin not only on the head;
- take multivitamins, especially in spring;
- choose the right hair care products;
- quickly remove oily hair, no matter how much you would like, it doesn’t work out, it takes time and regular use of therapeutic agents.
Reviews
Girls who faced this problem and were looking for a solution on how to reduce oily hair at home, first of all noted that care products are of great importance. If you choose the right one through trial and error, the skin becomes much he althier.
There are also many positive comments about hair masks and the use of herbal rinses. Regular use of these products has a great effect not only on the condition of the scalp, but also on the strands.
