9 Tips to Help You Get Rid of Greasy Hair
Very few of us have the time to wash our
hair on a daily basis, but sometimes, we just have no choice, as, by day
two, our hair starts looking flat and oily at the roots. If you are one
of those people whose hair gets oily very quickly and you end up losing
volume and a clean appearance to your hair soon after washing it, the
tips and tricks we’re about to share with you will come in handy. We
will show you how to train your hair to produce less oil and give
several handy tips and DIY tricks that can help reduce the appearance of
greasy hair, so that you not only save time by washing your hair less
often but also save money by having to use fewer hair-care products.
1. Add salt to your shampoo
If your scalp produces too much oil, you can balance it out by simply
adding salt into your shampoo. To use this trick, add 2 tablespoons of
salt into a 16 oz (450 ml) bottle of shampoo, shake the bottle, wait for
the salt to dissolve, and then use it as usual. You will see the
effects of the salt after a few washes: your hair will not get oily as
fast and you will also have more volume in your hair.
We prefer using Epsom salt, as it's higher in minerals, such as
magnesium, and can nourish and promote the health of your scalp while
making it less oily, but any salt will do the job just as well.
2. Use dry shampoo
Dry shampoos are powders that come either in aerosol cans or regular
bottles that you spray directly onto the roots of the hair to reduce the
appearance of oily hair without having to wash the hair. These products
will help you extend the time between washes for a day or two, and they
are widely available both online and in drugstores or beauty stores.
To use the dry shampoo, simply apply the product directly onto the areas
of your hair that are the oiliest. If you have long hair, you might
have to divide the hair into sections before applying the product. Let
the dry shampoo sit in the hair for a few minutes to allow it to soak up
the oils, and then brush through your hair to avoid any white residue
being left behind.
3. Dry shampoo alternatives
If you don't feel like investing in dry shampoo, or you simply nee a
quick fix in a pinch but have no dry shampoo on hand, you can also use a
small amount of baby powder, cornstarch, or cacao powder (for dark
hair) as a replacement for dry shampoo. These products are typically not
as effective as dry shampoo because they're not designed to be used on
hair, but they do work.
Products that contain a lot of alcohol, such as hand sanitizer, alcohol
wipes, or even perfume can also be used to soak up the excess oils from
your scalp. To use these, rub a small amount of the product onto the
oily areas of the scalp, and after a few minutes - the product will
evaporate and absorb the oils.
4. Wash your hair less often
The natural oils your scalp produces are there for a reason. Much like
the sebaceous glands on the rest of the skin, the oil glands in your
scalp produce sebum to moisturize and protect your scalp from damage.
Shampoos strip the hair and scalp of these natural oils. The more you
wash your hair, the more oils your scalp is forced to produce.
Many people find that by washing their hair less often, they actually
experience less oil production in their hair. So, if you wash your hair
every day, try doing so every other day, and this change alone may help
train your scalp to become less oily with time.