The tale of the oily hair is like your head being too kind with oil. “Oh! Do you need some oil? Have more!” But then again, getting a little greasy between washes is actually pretty typical.
This is just your hair and scalp doing their things to prevent everything up there from becoming an empty barren desert.
But what does your hair feel when it’s in a deep fryer eternally? It could be your scalp throwing an all-day long oil bash or perhaps those super lush hair products are not the bargain they seemed.
Don’t worry! There is a host of strategies at hand to tame this greasy beast. Ready to dive right in? Here are some do’s and don’ts for helping you conquer that greasy wave:
1. Don’t be a clingy friend to your hair
Yes, your scalp might as well be spewing out oil like a factory but touching on it constantly could only add some more grease in there.
You may think it’s just one little push here or stroke there but every touch feels like sending your head a sticky e-mail.
Instead, let us replace that with pulling your hair back with a silk scrunchie instead of a fidget spinner.
Keeps your palms busier while keeping away your hair from sliding about on the slippery side of life.
2. Say hello to dry shampoo
When that day comes when you want to stretch that good hair day just beyond what seems possible will save you.
Remember it’s not frosting so please do not overdo it when applying it to your scalp. Few puffs in key locations should do the trick.
Looking at the pun-intended roots rather than using fingers or wide-toothed combs can help spread it gently through them, and poof! Instant refreshment.
3. Don’t make every morning a shampoo showdown
Reaching for the shampoo bottle as soon as you notice some oil is tempting, but it can result in the scalp going into panic mode leading to excess oil production.
Think about your scalp saying “Where is my oil?” and this can make you feel even greasier. Try cutting back on washing and you might find that your scalp relaxes and produces less oil.
This is like telling your head not to worry because I have got it.
4. Do go for a clarifying cleanse on hair wash days
When finally time to wash (because we are just trying not to do it all the damn time), get a clarifying shampoo for yourself.
If there was such a thing as a superhero of shampoos, think of the one who would come in flying over to remove all gunky, and stuff like that.
It’s more or less how hair detoxifies itself. However, don’t let its powers persuade you into overusing. Too much good becomes bad even where oily locks are concerned hence dryness similar to the Sahara desert.
5. Don’t treat your scalp like a salad by dousing it in conditioner
If there are only two things that stick in your mind concerning hair washing, remember these ones: Shampoo is meant for the roots, and conditioner is for the ends.
The human head naturally has enough oil to lubricate itself so using conditioners adds extra amounts making it droopier than an awkward handshake.
Rather, condition only along with ends because then the scalp will stay shiny without the slippery feel that comes with this part of the body.
6. Do arm yourself with secret-weapon hairstyles for oily days
On occasions when you cannot simply clean but must look neat anyway, use styles that embrace sliminess.
In other words, if workday dressing up matters most at times choose a low sleek bun as a secret agent hairstyle concealing everything behind while fitting everyone’s expectations.
And for a casual twist? A slick center part on a half-up, half-down do will do wonders. They are hair’s equivalent of the little black dress that hides shine and adds some polish with minimal fuss.
7. Don’t blast your hair with heat
When in a rush, blowing your hair dryer or heating iron to “volcano” may sound like a good idea however it only makes your scalp produce more oil than normal.
It is just like refrying something fried. Instead, keep the heat low and style using volumizing techniques rather than frying it up to make volume.
Think about doing blowouts that enlarge at the roots – imagine wavy hairs as opposed to straight, greasy curtains.
