How to care for oily hair at home

People with oily hair, 🧈 trying to cope with the problem on their own at home, 🏠 start washing them daily. 🚿 Trichologists say that this cannot be done. 🙅🏻‍♀️ The issue must be approached individually in each case ✅ - use medicinal shampoos, rinses, home masks.

General recommendations

At the initial stage of the fight against excessive fat content of curls, it is necessary to clearly understand which methods and means aggravate, and which solve the problem.

What you can do:

• Wash your hair with mild shampoos in combination with alkaline detergents. It is good if the shampoo contains: coal tar, selenium, salicylic acid, citrus and starch assets, which slow down the process of cell regeneration.
• Rinse your head with apple cider vinegar diluted in water (1 tablespoon is diluted in 0.5 liters of water). Alternatively, lemon juice.
• Take care of the scalp and curls with astringent lotions (with juniper or rosemary), disinfectants, scrubs based on plant extracts.
• To quickly get rid of fat, apply baby talcum powder to the hair at the roots. Rub it in first and then comb it out. For use on dark hair, talcum powder is mixed with cocoa.
• Exercise and take time out for daily walks (stress and anxiety greatly affect the appearance of hair).

What not to do:

• Wash your hair with hot water.
• Use conditioner (you can use it in small amounts and only on the ends of the hair).
• When drying, touch the scalp with a hairdryer, bring it close to the hair.
• Touch hair with unwashed hands.
• Use a brush with unclean bristles.
• Brushing your hair too much (this stimulates the overproduction of sebum).

How to deal with oily hair at home - advice from a trichologist

Experts recommend remembering the rules, thanks to which you can cope with the problem of rapid hair pollution:

• Hair should be washed under non-hot water, so as not to provoke the skin to release sebaceous secretions. Rinse off the shampoo with cool water to close the pores that open during washing.
• You should brush your hair less often, as this process acts as a massage on the skin and leads to increased activity of the same sebaceous glands.

Wearing a towel on your head for a long time after washing has a negative effect on hair, so it makes sense to dry your hair and put the towel back in place right away.

Hats restrict air flow and should be worn less often if possible, otherwise hair will quickly become dirty.

What to do if only the roots are oily

A few tips to deal with the problem:

• Unkempt roots indicate that the hair is dehydrated. In such a situation, you need to resort to the use of moisturizing shampoos and balms to give your hair a healthy look, as well as make moisturizing masks once a week;

• It should be combed evenly, passing the comb from roots to tips. As a result, excess fat will stretch along its entire length and will not be as noticeable.Attention should be paid to the combing time - at least 10 minutes, otherwise you will not achieve a positive result. Thanks to the implementation of these light rules, the hair can be washed much less often;
• Greasy root problems can come from hot air drying. Because of this, even more subcutaneous fat is released, which cannot be overlooked after a while. People with oily hair at the roots need to abandon the hair dryer, or use a cool regime that has less effect on the scalp;
• To prevent the roots from looking greasy, you can use products with an alcohol composition. Toners and mousses for the face are suitable - they should be applied to a cotton pad and rubbed over the head with it, and then combed, distributing the liquid through all the hair.

Care rules

In order not to aggravate the problem, washing and styling hair prone to oily hair should be done with extreme caution.

How to wash

There is an opinion that the less often you wash your hair, the less the overproduction of fat. Trichologists reject such a statement and recommend doing this whenever the need arises, but observing precautions.

The washing method plays an important role. For less oily hair, avoid too hot water. Heat raises the risk of skin sweating by acting on the sebaceous glands and stimulating increased sebum production.

The water temperature should be moderate, and during rinsing, the last jet is colder. It tones the hair and helps to close the scales. For better root access, it is recommended to tilt your head forward.

Massage your scalp gently before shampooing. Active movement stimulates the secretion of fat. For washing, a small amount of shampoo is enough - about one tablespoon. It is only necessary to wash the skin and the root part of the hair with shampoo, the strands along the length - only with the resulting foam.

The optimal direction is from front to back. Do not leave the shampoo for a long time - 1-2 minutes is enough. Since the sebaceous glands are especially active at night, it is better to wash your hair in the morning.

Important! Avoid conditioners, or apply only to dry ends, opting for an aerosol-type conditioner. The product contains silicone - a heavy and greasy component that is not easily washed off the hair and accumulates dirt particles from the air.

When drying curls, the hair dryer is adjusted to the lowest temperature regime and kept at a distance of 15-30 centimeters, without lingering in one area for a long time and moving from the top to the ends of the hair.

How to stack

When styling your hair, use a plastic or bone comb with large teeth or a brush with natural loose hairs. Avoid professional products that stimulate sebum production, such as gel or wax.

Preference for products that give the hairstyle volume:

• foam;
• volumetric spray;
• spray for oily hair.

Some hairstyles help disguise the problem:

• wet hair effect;
• braids and weaving;
• pin-up styling;
• bunch and donut;
• bouffant.

Choice of funds

With the problem of oily hair, preference is given to shampoos specifically for this type of hair. They are formulated with powerful cleansers (lauryl sulfates or sulfosuccinates) that regulate sebum secretion, and a small dose of revitalizing ingredients (like lanolin).

All shampoos contain the same basic ingredients (their categories are largely standardized):

• primary and secondary surfactants (surfactants) as detergents;
• viscosity constructor;
• solvent;
• conditioning agents;
• acidity regulator (pH);
• aesthetic components (fragrances, color) serve more for commercial appeal.

Shampoos are considered safe products, but can be irritating and cause contact dermatitis due to allergens in their composition:

• cocamidopropyl betaine;
• methylchloroisothiazolinone;
• formaldehyde-releasing preservatives;
• propylene glycol;
• tocopherol;
• parabens;
• benzophenones.

Shampoos for oily hair include the following surfactant substances:

• lauryl sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate);
• sulfosuccinates (disodium oleamide sulfosuccinate and sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate)

These detergents perfectly remove sebum and dirt, dry the scalp well. These shampoos are applied once, maximum twice a week. More frequent use will cause the hair to become rough, dull, and prone to tangling. The reason is the electrostatic properties of PVA. Therefore, such shampoos alternate with products for daily use - which have a pH not higher than 5.5 (scalp pH - 5.5, hair pH - 3.67).

Advice. Choose clear or translucent products, avoiding the creamy, formula-rich compositions that are common in two-in-one combinations.

Modern shampoos are enriched with tempting ingredients such as vitamins, provitamins, herbal extracts, and yeast. However, the contact time of the shampoos with the scalp and hair is too short to anticipate significant clinical benefits despite the contrary claims. The additives serve mainly to differentiate shampoos in terms of marketing requirements.

The only oil that moisturizes the hair from the inside out is coconut oil. But for it to bring real benefits, you need to leave it on your hair for at least 14 hours.

Recently, sulfate-free shampoos have been actively promoted as an effective remedy for balancing sebum secretion without damaging hair with regular use.

The term “sulfate free” refers to the product without anionic surfactant and theoretically creates a minimal electrical network. But all the same, such products contain mild surfactants (sodium cocoamphoacetate, lauryl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, coco glycoside, etc.).

Professional remedies

Professional shampoos should not be used for daily hair care. They contain ingredients in extremely concentrated forms or special detergents that remove residual chemicals used for certain hairstyles or hair coloring.

Available in various forms, dry shampoo can be described as a miracle product for oily curls. Dry shampoos contain cornstarch, oats or rice, sometimes in combination with extracts of nettle, thyme, rosemary.

Dry shampoo, which evaporates directly on the scalp, does not actually cleanse the hair, but neutralizes impurities and secretions, regulates excess sebum production, and has a restorative effect. Therefore, using it on a daily basis would be a mistake, leading to scalp irritation and weakening of the roots.

Pharmacological care:

• Healing shampoos used for scalp diseases (seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, bacterial or fungal infections), in addition to regular cleansers, contain active agents such as clay, resin derivatives, corticosteroids, salicylic acid, sulfur, selenium sulfide or ketoconazole. a complex of iodine with polyvinylpyrrolidone, chlorinated phenols or zinc pyrithione.
• Finasteride is used to neutralize excess sebum (the drug is indicated exclusively for men). It has a therapeutic effect by inhibiting the activity of the 5 alpha reductase enzyme.
• Medications for the treatment of oily hair in women include androgen receptor inhibitors (cyproterone acetate, flutamide).

Pharmacy products for oily hair

Oily hair (experienced pharmacists will tell you what to do at home) is successfully tidied up with the help of pharmacy products.

Recommended remedies:

• To reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, you can use sulfur-salicylic ointment.
• Selenium sulfide is used in shampoos and formulation Sulsen Mite.
• Zinc pyrithione available in the form of an aerosol, cream or shampoo. It can be found under the name "Skin-Cap".

For greater efficiency, the use of drugs must be combined with a healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet. All of the above products contain vitamins A, B, E and zinc, which are beneficial for the general condition of the hair.

Mask recipes

To get rid of oily hair at home, masks are made. They will not only help fight the tendency to grease, but also strengthen the hair roots.

Hair is cleared of oil and becomes softer. They can be used every 5 days.

Recipe 1 - mustard and kefir

Mustard masks have a drying effect.

Mustard and kefir mask:

• kefir - 2 tablespoons;
• mustard - 1 tablespoon;
• honey - 1 tsp

Mix the ingredients, apply the consistency to the hair and wait 40 minutes. Wash off the mask with shampoo.

Recipe 2 - protein and burdock oil

Egg white masks reduce the sebaceous glands and add volume to the hair.

Egg white and burdock oil mask:

• egg white - 2 pcs.;
• burdock oil - 1 tablespoon;
• lemon juice - 1 tsp

The components are combined in a homogeneous mixture and applied to the entire length of the hair, starting from the roots. Wash off with shampoo.

Recipe 3 - cognac and honey

Masks with cognac allow you to reduce the secretion of subcutaneous fat, thanks to the tannin.

Brandy and honey mask:

• cognac - 1 tablespoon;
• honey - 1 tsp;
• egg yolk - 1 pc.

The ingredients are mixed and applied to the hair. Cover the hair with a towel or cling film for 40 minutes, and then wash off the mask with shampoo.

Recipe 4 - coffee

Coffee masks effectively remove oil and dead skin cells.

Coffee mask:

• coffee - 1 tsp.

Strong coffee is brewed, or they take the grounds left over from the morning breakfast, apply the mixture to the roots of dry hair and hold it for half an hour, covered with a towel. Wash off the mask with water.

Recipe 5 - potatoes and kefir

A potato-based mask removes excess oil and strengthens the hair.

Potato and kefir mask:

• potatoes - 2-3 pcs.;
• kefir - 0.5 tbsp.

Raw potatoes should be grated and squeezed. Kefir is heated in the microwave. Mix potatoes and kefir into a single mixture and apply it to the roots. After 1-2 hours, wash off the mask with shampoo.

Recipe 6 - bread

The bread mask dries and cleanses the skin, so it works well for oily hair. It is recommended to apply the mask at least once every 7 days.

Bread mask:

• bread - 4 pieces;
• water.

Pour the bread over with hot water for 2 hours or overnight. The resulting mixture should be squeezed through cheesecloth and rubbed into the hair roots. After 40 minutes, wash off the composition with warm water.

Homemade scrubs for oily hair

Hair scrubs can help eliminate dandruff, get rid of impurities, allow the scalp to breathe, cleanse the surface of the skin of dead cells and improve blood circulation.

A mixture of inexpensive ingredients is excellent for combating oily hair:

• soda;
• sugar;
• salt;
• coffee;
• ground seeds from fruits or berries.

Before making a homemade scrub, you need to pay attention to the fact that sugar, salt and soda dissolve in water, so they can be easily washed off. It is better to use coffee and seeds on short and dark hair, so that later there will be no problems with combing them out.

Recipe:

1. Sugar or salt based. Sugar / salt - 2-3 tablespoons, water - 1 tablespoon The ingredients are mixed and the resulting mixture is applied to the roots, while doing self-massage. Then wash off with shampoo;
2. With the addition of oil. Sugar / salt - 2-3 tablespoons, any butter - 1 tablespoon Mix the ingredients and rub the gruel into the scalp. Thanks to the oil, the skin will not be injured. Wash off the mixture with shampoo;
3. With the addition of oil and shampoo. Sugar / salt - 2-3 tablespoons, any oil - 1 tablespoon, shampoo for care - 1 tablespoon. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the roots, massaging a little. Rinse off the ingredients, check the hair for cleanliness by running your hand over it. If there is oil left, then you need to use the shampoo again;
4. Scrub with cosmetic clay. Dry clay powder - 1 tablespoon, sugar / salt - 3 tablespoons, water - 3 tablespoons.

Dry substances are diluted with water and distributed over wet roots with massaging movements. The mixture should be kept on the hair for 5-10 minutes, and then washed off with shampoo. Each of the scrubs dries out the skin, so do not apply them more often than 1 time in 7 days. After using the mixture, an improvement in the quality of the hair will be noticeable.

Herbal decoctions for rinsing

Herbal decoctions, which can be easily made at home, help in the fight against oily hair.

To prepare the infusion, you need to buy the necessary ingredients to choose from at the pharmacy:

• sagebrush;
• sage;
• Rowan;
• field horsetail;
• oak bark or yarrow.

The liquid is most commonly used on clean hair. It removes oily hair and skin, improves hair structure and appearance, helps fight hair loss, strengthening hair follicles.

Herbal decoction recipes:

• If you mix 1 tbsp. sage and the same number of chamomile flowers, you get a good lotion that does not need to be washed off. To prepare it, you need to pour 2 tbsp of herbs. boiling water, brew and filter. Then the liquid is applied to the hair roots and evenly distributed over the entire length.
• To create an infusion that helps with oily hair, you need to take a collection of any of the above herbs and pour hot water over it. Then the broth is left for 60 minutes, or boiled for 10 minutes at low power. Before use, the infusion must be cleaned of pieces of herbs and cooled. For the correct proportions, you need to take the ingredients in a 1 to 10 ratio.

• You can mix any broth yourself, but the main thing is to make sure that there is no allergic reaction to it. To make the infusion more effective in removing excess fat from the hair roots, you can add 10 drops of lemon juice (1 tsp).

Essential oils for oily hair

To stop your hair from becoming greasy, you can use essential oils at home. This can be easily done by purchasing natural tea tree, lavender, lemon or cypress oils in advance.

How to apply essential oils:

1. Tea tree is best used in conjunction with shampoo. You need to drip a couple of drops onto your hair while washing your hair. You can also add 8 drops of oil to a spray bottle and dilute them with plain water, and then spray the resulting liquid on the hair, closer to the roots;
2. Lavender is used in the same way as the tea tree. It dries roots well and gives hair strength
3. Lemon oil removes oil on the hair, but it is better to add it to masks or shampoo.

Rubbing compounds

There are 2 types of formulations for rubbing into hair roots in order to combat increased fat production: natural and in ampoules. You can make your own natural blend using essential oils and other plant materials.

Natural recipes:

• 2 tbsp oak bark must be simmered in 0.5 liters of water for 20 minutes. The resulting composition is rubbed into the roots. Do not wash off.

• The use of medical alcohol and fir oil can successfully solve the problem of rapid hair contamination. You need to mix them 1 to 1 and rub into the roots. For greater effect, it is recommended to repeat the procedure every 3 days.
• For the care of oily hair, ampoules with nicotinic acid are suitable. To get a full result, you need to buy 30 ampoules. Within 1 month, the contents of one ampoule are applied daily to a damp scalp. No subsequent rinsing is required.

These options will give positive results, but the principle of regularity must be observed, otherwise there will be no benefit.

Conclusion

Only in this way, in the aggregate, it is possible to solve the problem of increased sebum secretion. This is a long process that will require discipline and additional spending, but the result is above all!

Well-groomed healthy hair is easy if you do it right every day!