• Switch To A Clarifying Shampoo: A regular shampoo may not wash out the excess oil and product buildup. Switching to a clarifying shampoo can help. These shampoos wash out the product buildup and grease effectively from the scalp and the hair strands.
• Use A Light Conditioner: Use a conditioner that is light and not heavy (like a cream). Those with low-porosity hair can apply the conditioner from halfway the hair length to the tips.
• Consult A Dermatologist: Talk to a dermatologist/hair care specialist if you have hormonal problems. An expert can help you get to the root cause of your problem.
• Avoid Washing Your Hair Daily: Washing your hair daily may only make it oilier. You can wash your hair once every two days to let your hair breathe and be free of product buildup.
• Clean Your Hair Brush: Cleaning your hair brush ensures you do not end up distributing the grease throughout your hair. Clean your hair brush once or twice a week.
• Avoid Excess Hair Styling: Avoid using hair sprays, mousse, creams, dry shampoos, thermoprotectants, or hair serums too frequently.
• Eat Healthy: Consume food with little or no oil. Eat green veggies, root vegetables, fruits, plant and animal sources of protein, and almonds. Avoid consuming oily and fried foods like fries, fried chicken, chips, etc.
• Use Cold Water For The Final Rinse: After a regular hair wash (you may use lukewarm water), rinse your hair with water at room temperature. The cool water will seal the hair cuticles and keep the scalp oils from penetrating the hair strands.

Conclusion

Oily and greasy hair is a common problem. Changing one’s lifestyle, dietary, and styling habits can help resolve the issue. But should your condition persist, visit a doctor. They may help diagnose any underlying medical condition that could be causing your hair to go too oily.

We tend to take care of our hair all through the day but jump straight in the bed without paying heed to how we could be damaging our hair while we sleep. Here are a few things you should be mindful of before falling asleep:

Tie your hair up loosely

Tie your hair up loosely with a soft hair elastic or bandana if you like sleeping with your hair tied up. Tight ponytails and buns can pull at your hair strands and cause them to break as you toss and turn at night.

Use a silk scarf/pillowcase

Wrap a silk scarf around your head or sleep on a silk/satin pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases tend to be more abrasive to your hair and cause frizz and breakage.

Moisturize the ends: Rub a little bit of any hair oil of your choice (olive oil, almond oil, and argan oil work best) on the ends of your hair before going to bed to give them an extra moisturizing boost.