How to take care of oily hair

Greasy hair

The abundance of natural oils and their disruption on the scalp leads to greasy hair , and oily (oily) scalp can be treated with home remedies and some over-the-counter medical products, but some severe cases may require prescription medications. [1]

How to take care of greasy hair

To take care of oily hair, you can follow the following: ^[2]

• Use of shampoo: Do not shampoo daily if the scalp is oily. Because shampoo irritates the scalp, which helps it to produce more oil, so the use of shampoo should be reduced as much as possible.
• Use the right brush: Use a nylon bristle brush that has widely spaced bristles, instead of a brush with close bristles. Because it may be a major cause of an oily scalp problem.
• Not to touch the hair all day: Do not touch the hair too much; Because that works to transfer oils directly from the hands to him.
• Follow the appropriate diet: You must follow a diet low in carbohydrates and sugar, and refrain from eating fried foods to get oil-free hair. Because the diet has a great impact on the quality of hair in terms of speed of growth and health, in addition to the amount of oil produced.

Home remedies for oily hair

• Aloe vera: Aloe vera helps control oil secretion and make hair soft, because it contains astringent properties and nutrients, and using aloe vera gel is one of the best natural remedies for oily hair. ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • One to two teaspoons of aloe vera gel.
    • A tablespoon of lemon juice.
    • A glass of water.
  • Preparation method :
    • Combine a tablespoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon or two of fresh aloe vera gel.
    • Add a cup of water to the mixture and mix.
    • Massage the mixture after shampooing the hair.
    • Leave it on for a few minutes, then wash it with cold water.
    • This process is repeated from time to time.
• Milk yogurt: it is yogurt and one of the best treatments to get rid of greasy hair naturally; Because it helps to nourish the hair, and restore the natural pH of the scalp. ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • Half a cup of yogurt.
    • two big spoons of lemon juice.
    • A teaspoon of baking soda.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix half a cup of plain yogurt, two tablespoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of baking soda to make a smooth paste.
    • Apply the mixture to the hair, focusing on the scalp.
    • Cover the hair with a towel, and leave the mixture on the hair for 30 minutes.
    • Wash off with water.
    • Repeat this process once a week.
• Egg yolk: egg yolks contain fatty acids and nutrients, which help treat oily hair. Because it prevents the secretion of excess oils in the scalp. ^[3]
  • the ingredients:
    • yolk.
    • A tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the egg yolks with a tablespoon of lemon juice.
    • Apply the mixture to washed hair.
    • Leave on for 30-40 minutes.
    • Wash with cold water.
    • This process is repeated once a week.
• Oatmeal: offers oats multiple benefits for oily hair because of heavy cohesion which absorbs all the extra oils from the scalp easily, while the anti-inflammatory properties soothe the scalp, make hair soft. ^[3]
  • Ingredients: Cooked oatmeal.
  • Preparation method :
    • Put the cooked oats on the scalp.
    • Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
    • Wash hair with mild shampoo.
    • Repeat this process once or twice a week.
• Baking Soda: Use baking soda as a dry shampoo to wash oily hair. Due to its alkaline nature, it balances the pH of the scalp, and absorbs excess oil from it. ^[3]
  • Ingredients: baking soda.
  • How to prepare:
    • Apply baking soda to the hair.
    • Comb the hair until the baking soda is distributed.
  • An other way:
    • Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with four tablespoons of water, and put it on your hair, then wash the hair after several minutes.
    • Repeat this process twice a week.
• Treatment of Henna: The Henna One natural ingredients that can nourish the hair to become healthier, and helps to get rid of unwanted oils out. The method of preparing it is as follows: ^[3]
  • Whisk half a cup of henna powder with an egg white, and add two tablespoons of coconut oil to avoid over drying the oils.
  • Apply the mixture on the hair for 30-60 minutes before washing it with water.
  • Repeat this process once every two weeks.
• Black tea: Contains black tea tannic acid , which helps prevent the accumulation of excess oil on the scalp through the narrow pores. The method of preparing it is as follows: ^[4]
  • Add one to two tablespoons of black tea leaves to a cup of water.
  • Boil for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the tea leaves, and leave the solution to cool.
  • Apply the lukewarm mixture to the hair.
  • Leave it for five minutes, then wash the hair with shampoo and water.
  • Repeat this process two or three times a week.
• Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is an effective home remedy for oily hair. Because it contains acetic acid, which helps balance the pH level in the scalp, which in turn helps control the secretion of excess oil, and reduces the accumulation of oil on the hair. The method of preparing it is as follows: ^[4]
  • Mix two to three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water.
  • Wash hair with a sulfate-free shampoo, then rinse with the mixture.
  • Wash with cold water.
  • Repeat this process two or three times a week.
• Lemon juice: Lemon treats different types of scalp problems, especially the problem of oily hair. Because it contains many vital vitamins and minerals that promote healthy hair, its acidic property helps balance the pH level of the scalp and control oil secretion. The method of preparing it is as follows: ^[4]
  • Mix the juice of two lemons in two cups of water, and add 3 teaspoons of honey.
  • Apply the mixture to the entire hair, then massage.
  • Leave it for five minutes, then wash it with lukewarm water.
  • Repeat this process three times a week.

References

1. ↑ ASHLEY MILLER (14-8-2017), "Oily Scalp Solutions" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 26-4-2018. Edited.
2. ↑ AUBREY ALMANZA (26-4-2018), “Greasy Hair? 8 Easy Ways to Make Oily Hair Look Gorgeous” , www.rd.com . Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b t w c h} Somreeta Mukherjee (18-9-2017), "31 . Best Menu Home Remedies For Oily & Greasy Hair" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 26-4-2018. Edited.
4. ^ ^{A b t} "Menu Home Remedies For Oily Hair" , Www.top10homeremedies.com , Retrieved 26-4-2018. Edited.