Oily and Greasy Hair Archives

Oily and Greasy Hair: Oily scalp and hair are pretty common. It is just the natural oil(sebum) that keep and nourishes your hair. But an unusual oil scalp can be a big problem. It makes your hair feel sweaty, greasy, and dirty most of the time, no matter how regularly you wash your hair.

Sometimes, an overly oily scalp can even lead to too much itching redness, and seborrheic dermatitis. However, you can control the oiliness by following the simple home remedies and preventive tips given below

What Causes Oily Hair?

Here are some factors that could lead to an oily scalp and hair include

Humidity: If the weather around you is mind, chances are high that you will be left with a head full of oily hair even after shampooing, most especially during summers.
Using too much conditioner
Deficiency of B vitamins
Hormonal imbalances
The use of certain hair serums can also make your scalp very oily
Untreated dandruff
Not washing your hair regularly enough

Home Remedies to Treat Oily and Greasy Hair

Tea Tree Oil
This remedy is helpful for those who have a greasy scalp because of dandruff. A research study indicates that the application of the antimicrobial tea tree oil to your scalp can control the greasiness and itchiness caused by dandruff
You will Need
15 drops of tea tree oil
30mL of any carrier oil(coconut or jojoba oil)

What You Have to Do

First, add 15 drops of tea tree oil to 30mL of any carrier oil and mix properly
Now apply this mixture to your scalp and spread it everywhere through the length of your hair
Now leave it on for about an hours before washing it off
You can go ahead and apply tea tree oil directly to your scalp if you are not reacting to it

How Often You Should Do This:
2 to 3 times a week

Apple Cider Vinegar
The presence of acetic acid in apple cider vinegar imparts pH-balancing properties to it. Its acidity can balance the pH level of your scalp, Since we already know that oily hair has a low pH, rinsing it with ACV might restore its pH balance and control the secretion of too much oil on your scalp.

You Will Need
2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
1 cup of water

What You Have To Do

First, add two to three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water and mix properly
Now wash your hair with a light cleanser
Then after washing the cleanser off, rinse your hair with the apple cider vinegar solution
You will have to leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off with cold water

How Often You Should Do This

3 to 4 times a week

Coconut Oil
Adding coconut oil prior to shampooing is a great way to condition your hair without making it greasy. Virgin coconut oil is light and has a lower molecular weight compared to many other oils, which helps give your hair the needed shine. Thought it might help prevent excess sebum production.

You Will Need
Virgin coconut oil(as per requirements)

What You Have To Do

You will take a bit of virgin oil and rub it between your palms
Then apply the oil everywhere to your scalp and hair
Leave it on for about hours before washing it off with light shampoo

How Often You Should Do This
Once a week

Other Remedies to Consider

Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is a rich source of magnesium which helps reduce scalp inflammation and absorb the excess sebum secreted by your scalp

You Will Need
1-2 teaspoons of Epsom salt

What You Have To Do

You will add a bit of Epsom salt to your shampoo and then shampoo your hair with it
Now you can let the Epsom salt-shampoo mixture work on your scalp and hair for few minutes before washing it off

How Often You Should Do This
Twice a week

Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is another way of treating oily and greasy hair, it shows significant astringent and nourishing properties due to its nutrient-rich composition. Thus, it may help control sebum secretion and make your hair very soft you will need:
1-2 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 cup of water

What You Have To Do