Hair is one of the essential parts that contribute a lot to an individual's look. Where a heathy, shiny hair makes one look good; dry, damaged or oily hair spoils it. Oily hair seems greasy and unsightly all the time. This type of hair not only attracts more dust and dirt but also leads to acne and pimple problem. There are many causes for oily hair but all result in one way. These different causes accelerate the production of sebum in the sebaceous glands of the scalp/skin and thus leading to oily hair. These different causes are:-
- Hot and humid climate
- Hormonal changes/imbalance due to improper diet, lifestyle, medicines, illness, different stages like adolescence, pregnancy, menopause etc.
- Genetical Factors
- Chemical hair treatments and frequent use of greasy hair products.
- Pollution
- Stress
Following are some popular remedies that have helped treat oily hair since ages:-
- Blend yogurt (curd), henna powder and egg together. Apply this solution on scalp and hair. Leave for half an hour and then rinse off with water. Shampoo if you wish to eliminate the odor of egg. It conditions and nourishes the hair besides treating oily hair.
- Blend an egg with two tablespoons of shikakai powder, one tablespoon of green gram powder and half tablespoon of fenugreek seeds powder few minutes before washing your hair. Use this concoction as a shampoo. This not only helps in controlling excess oil but also softens the hair.
- Rinsing hair with flat beer helps in conditioning and removing excess oil.
- Application of witch hazel on the scalp is also a good remedy for oily hair. Apply it on the scalp and wash off after leaving for few minutes.
- Apple Cider Vinegar is proved to be beneficial in treating oily hair. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water. Apply this solution on your scalp and hair. Rinse with normal water after few minutes. Repeat it twice week. Lemon juice can also be used in place of vinegar.
- Mix one tablespoon each of mint juice and aloe vera gel with your regular shampoo and use it to rinse your hair with. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash off. An excellent remedy for oily hair.
- A mixture of lemon juice and aloe vera juice helps soften the hair and remove excess oil. Mix half tablespoon of aloe vera juice with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply this solution on your hair and shampoo with a mild one after leaving for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix Fuller's earth (multani mitti) with water to make a paste. Apply this paste on scalp. Leave for about half an hour and then wash off with warm water.
- In case of urgency when you have to go out and there's less time to work on your oily, greasy hair, baby powder is the best solution. Sprinkle baby powder on your hair lightly. Brush your hair thoroughly from roots till end so that excess powder is brushed out. The powder left in hair will absorb the excess oil.
With these remedies, following precautions are also needed:-
- Shampooing is essential for oily hair type. Shampooing helps in cleaning the dirt and removing the excess oil. Shampooing twice or thrice in a week is of no harm for oily hair. Those with oily hair who work polluted/ dirty environment can also shampoo daily. While choosing a shampoo for oily hair, go for shampoos designed especially for oily hair or with a pH higher than 6.7.
- There is no need of using hair conditioners for oily hair. But if you still wish to use one, then look for a light conditioner or the ones for oily hair type. Try to use it only on the ends as using it on the scalp may worsen the condition.
- Avoid brushing/combing again and again. Frequent grooming where activates the glands to produce more oil (sebum), it also spreads the oil throughout the hair.
- Go for a healthy balanced diet. Avoid oily food as it contributes to more oil (sebum) production. Increase intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet. Plenty of water is also essential to hydrate and detoxify body.
- Relaxation of mind and body is also necessary. Avoid stress, have proper Sleep. Yogasans, exercise and meditation works well also.
Useful Products
- Lass HRT 6- Natural Herbal Hair Shampoo
- Lass Henna Powder for Hair & Tattoos
- Lass Aloe Vera Hair Conditioner
- Hot and humid climate
- Hormonal changes/imbalance due to improper diet, lifestyle, medicines, illness, different stages like adolescence, pregnancy, menopause etc.
- Genetical Factors
- Chemical hair treatments and frequent use of greasy hair products.
- Pollution
- Stress
Following are some popular remedies that have helped treat oily hair since ages:-
- Blend yogurt (curd), henna powder and egg together. Apply this solution on scalp and hair. Leave for half an hour and then rinse off with water. Shampoo if you wish to eliminate the odor of egg. It conditions and nourishes the hair besides treating oily hair.
- Blend an egg with two tablespoons of shikakai powder, one tablespoon of green gram powder and half tablespoon of fenugreek seeds powder few minutes before washing your hair. Use this concoction as a shampoo. This not only helps in controlling excess oil but also softens the hair.
- Rinsing hair with flat beer helps in conditioning and removing excess oil.
- Application of witch hazel on the scalp is also a good remedy for oily hair. Apply it on the scalp and wash off after leaving for few minutes.
- Apple Cider Vinegar is proved to be beneficial in treating oily hair. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water. Apply this solution on your scalp and hair. Rinse with normal water after few minutes. Repeat it twice week. Lemon juice can also be used in place of vinegar.
- Mix one tablespoon each of mint juice and aloe vera gel with your regular shampoo and use it to rinse your hair with. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash off. An excellent remedy for oily hair.
- A mixture of lemon juice and aloe vera juice helps soften the hair and remove excess oil. Mix half tablespoon of aloe vera juice with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply this solution on your hair and shampoo with a mild one after leaving for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix Fuller's earth (multani mitti) with water to make a paste. Apply this paste on scalp. Leave for about half an hour and then wash off with warm water.
- In case of urgency when you have to go out and there's less time to work on your oily, greasy hair, baby powder is the best solution. Sprinkle baby powder on your hair lightly. Brush your hair thoroughly from roots till end so that excess powder is brushed out. The powder left in hair will absorb the excess oil.
With these remedies, following precautions are also needed:-
- Shampooing is essential for oily hair type. Shampooing helps in cleaning the dirt and removing the excess oil. Shampooing twice or thrice in a week is of no harm for oily hair. Those with oily hair who work polluted/ dirty environment can also shampoo daily. While choosing a shampoo for oily hair, go for shampoos designed especially for oily hair or with a pH higher than 6.7.
- There is no need of using hair conditioners for oily hair. But if you still wish to use one, then look for a light conditioner or the ones for oily hair type. Try to use it only on the ends as using it on the scalp may worsen the condition.
- Avoid brushing/combing again and again. Frequent grooming where activates the glands to produce more oil (sebum), it also spreads the oil throughout the hair.
- Go for a healthy balanced diet. Avoid oily food as it contributes to more oil (sebum) production. Increase intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet. Plenty of water is also essential to hydrate and detoxify body.
- Relaxation of mind and body is also necessary. Avoid stress, have proper Sleep. Yogasans, exercise and meditation works well also.
Useful Products
- Lass HRT 6- Natural Herbal Hair Shampoo
- Lass Henna Powder for Hair & Tattoos
- Lass Aloe Vera Hair Conditioner
I think we should not let our hair expose more to heat (like from hair blowers) because it can cause baldness or thinner hair. My brother has a hair loss problem. We're not sure if his is hereditary. I suggested him to try non-surgical hair replacement system so the thickness of his hair will come back. I had a hard time convincing him to try men's hair replacement systems, but he soon did try it because of his girlfriend.
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