Home Remedies for Oily & Greasy Hair

When we need to go for work or any social gathering we usually wash our hair and style so that we look good all day. But when we look at the mirror after a few hours things would be quite different. Our hair will look oily and greasy which looks like you have not washed your hair.

This means you have oily hair. If you have oily it means that your hair shafts are protected from breakage and you will have a healthy scalp because of the oil glands. These glands produce too much oil because of hormonal fluctuations  genetic conditions or it could that the hair texture is normally oily. 

Oil emission is good for the hair as it takes care of the roots but nothing that is too much is not good. Because of oily hair problem many women find it quite difficult to handle it. Many companies have realized this problem and manufactured products which would remove the excess oil. But we have no idea how these products would be.

Here are a few tips which will reduce the oiliness and give your hair the bounce. These tips are not expensive.

Hair care remedies for Oily Hair!!!

Shampoo for Oily Hair: 

If you have oily have it is better to wash your hair everyday and keep your hair clean and oil free. You need to use a shampoo that meant for oily hair. If your hair is dry then use a nourishing conditioner only on the hair shafts to keep them moisturized and soft.  If you have oily hair  and scalp then the shampoo you use for hair will take care of your hair and scalp at the same time. 

While washing your hair with shampoo see that you wash your scalp meticulously.  It is compulsory that you keep your scalp clean by removing the oil and dirt that might stick to the scalp. Buy mild herbal shampoos that you can use every day and do not harm your hair.

Rinse Thoroughly: 

When washing your hair with shampoo see that you wash it of completely because in any scum remain it will attract more oil and dirt. Soap or shampoo should never remain on your hair. It is very essential to wash off the soap or shampoo from your hair completely to keep your hair clean. If shampoo remains in your hair or scalp it is not going to make your hair or scalp oily but it might damage your hair.

Shampoo Every Alternate Day: 

Since you have oily hair and scalp there are quite a lot of chances of sebum,  dirt and impurities getting collected on your scalp so see that you wash your hair with shampoo every alternative day. Washing your hair every second or alternate day will keep your scalp clean. While washing your hair with shampoo with your fingers slightly massage your scalp so that no oil or grease remains.

 

Use Specially Designed Shampoos: 

People with oily hair need to use shampoo which is meant for their hair texture. Normal hair texture needs shampoos with a pH of 4.5 to 6.7. But people with oily hair need to use shampoo with more pH than the normal shampoo. 

Oil Treatments: 

Oil is a very important hair care remedy. Mix coconut oil and almond oil. Along with this add a few drops of tea tree essential oil. Massage your scalp and hair with this mixture and leave it on for about an hour. After an hour wash your hair properly with a good quality mild shampoo. See that no oil remains on your hair and scalp. People with oily hair should never go in for overnight oil treatments as it might affect the hairs health.

Hot oil treatment is every good for treating oily and greasy hair. I know you might be wondering as to how it is possible. Here is an easy method that you can follow.

Tenderly massage the oil into your scalp, leave it on for a little while and then rinse it off completely. This method conditions your hair and keeps your roots hydrated. Since you are washing your hair soon you remove the excess oil from your hair and scalp and only the required amount remains on your scalp and hair.

Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is one of the best natural home treatments for oily and greasy hair. For this treatment take a cup of mild shampoo to this add a tbsp of lemon juice and a tsp of fresh aloe vera gel. Mix all the ingredients properly and store it in a bottle in the fridge. This quantity would last for nearly a week. The hair should be washed every day with mixture to remove the oiliness from your hair and scalp.

To be continued ………