Greasy Hair Tips
Oily and greasy hair can make your hair look lifeless and dull, even after shampooing and conditioning.
Reasons: People get greasy hair because of a variety of reasons –
• It can be hereditary.
• Women often suffer from hormonal fluctuations due to menopause or menstrual cycles, and this can cause hair to become dull and greasy.
• People, who use androgenic hormones to increase their body mass, end up with hair that is greasy and dull.
• Fine hair accumulates more oil than coarse hair.
Natural Treatments: If you have greasy hair, you need to find ways to give your crowning glory that snap and shine. While you must consult a therapist, who specializes in hair and skin treatments, you might also want to try a few simple natural home remedies.
• You might want to shampoo often to wash off that extra oil.
• A simple, practical shampoo should be used to treat greasy hair. Hair care products often have all sorts of additives that might add to the grease; instead, you need a shampoo that will cut the oil.
• Rinse well after you shampoo as remnants of shampoo or conditioner can cause damage to the hair and also increase its greasy appearance. Residue of the shampoo or soap will also attract more grime and oil.
• Many conditioners coat the hair to protect it as well as to make it smooth. Unfortunately they can also leave your hair a little greasy. Make sure that your conditioner is meant specifically for oily hair
• Use an acidic rinse with diluted lemon juice or vinegar. You can mix a couple of spoonfuls of white vinegar or lemon juice in a cup of water. Use this concoction to wash your hair.
Home Remedies: Rummage in your kitchen to create these simple remedies to treat greasy hair.
• You can rinse your hair with a glass of alcohol mixed in water. Alcohol will have a drying effect on the hair.
• Mix cider vinegar with water and pour it in a spray bottle. Rinse your hair with the mixture and then wash out the hair with warm water. This can control a build up of shampoo.
• Rich in tannic acid that acts as an astringent, diluted tea can cut out the grease.
• Beer is known to be an effective way of cleaning the scalp and making your hair look shiny and flossy.
