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HOME REMEDIES TO FIX OILY HAIR

The panic of waking up late to hair that looks like you slept in a deep fryer certainly doesn’t make for a great morning. Sure — glossy, messy hair is in these days. But you can definitely have too much of a good thing. An overly greasy scalp can lead to uncomfortable itching and seborrheic dermatitis. It can even provide a feast for the fungus that causes dandruff. That said, you don’t want to strip off all your oil. Your natural oils protect hair and are vital for a healthy scalp and lustrous hair. Here’s how to cut the grease without damaging your hair or irritating your scalp. 1. Wash more often People with really oily hair may need to shampoo up to once a day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Shampoo helps to remove excess oil as well as debris and leftover hair products from the scalp. 2. Wash less often This may seem counterintuitive. But if you’re already washing your hair once a day and you’re still greasy by day’s end, it might be worth playing with how frequently you wash your hair. Overwashing can strip your scalp of its natural oils. This may cause it to produce more oil to rehydrate. If you tend to have dry skin or a dry, itchy scalp in addition to oily hair, slowly stretching how frequently you wash may help balance out your scalp’s oil production. 3. Shampoo properly It doesn’t seem like rocket science, but yes, you can wash your hair incorrectly and end up with an oily scalp and damaged hair. To properly wash your hair, gently work a small amount of shampoo into your roots and scalp. Avoid using your nails or creating unnecessary friction on the strands. Aggressive scrubbing can irritate your scalp and cause it to produce more oils. Focus on your scalp, where the oil is, rather than on the length of your hair. Don’t apply shampoo directly to the ends of your hair or scrub them. Instead, simply let the shampoo flow through the ends as you rinse. And good news for your wallet, you should skip the “repeat” cleanse. 4. Condition carefully Conditioner can make your hair look greasy and cause oils to pile up faster. Condition just the ends of your hair, and be sure to thoroughly rinse. 5. Go natural Straightening irons and blow dryers can give you a smooth, sleek finish. But they can also make your hair look greasy faster.