Most of the times, the problem of a greasy hair is a temporary hormonal problem, although the body is producing sebum in excess in response to hormones and most of the times it is just the wrong products or from hair management habits that causes oily hairs.
An oily scalp is a vicious cycle that generally gets worse by washing your hair more often as it strips your hair of it’s natural sebum. Hence, the body replaces the natural oil that it’s lost. The more you wash your hair, the more oil your scalp produces, and the bigger your problem becomes.
The best way to break the cycle of the over production of sebum is to skip washing your hair by starting slow. Take a day or two a week and skip the shampoo to really get the oil production under control, which definitely won’t happen overnight, but you will definitely get there. So in those days when you are not washing your hairs, try experimenting new hair styles- up-dos, braids, and other sleek hair styles that requires your hair to be tied up. You can also experiment with dry shampoos and hair powders that are designed to help soak up that oil without stripping your scalp of sebum. Don’t skip the conditioner, just make sure you only apply it on your strands and rinse off completely.
Quick Fixes for a Greasy Scalp
1.Make sure you shampoo your hair properly leaving no residues.
2.Use Cold Water for rinsing your after shampooing as hot water stimulates the glands that produce sebum, while cold water helps shut them down.
3.Limit Use of Hair Dryer as hot hair can stimulate oil production faster.
4.Hands Off. Touch your hair as little as possible. The more you touch, brush, and even style your hair, the more oil you produce and the more noticeable that grease gets throughout the day.
By: Archa Dave
