How to care for oily hair

Sebaceous glands are located at the roots in the upper layer of the epidermis, as a result of which, when they are accelerated, the hair quickly becomes oily. When subcutaneous fat is produced in moderation, it performs important protective functions: it prevents brittleness and cross-section of hair, protects them from dandruff, and gives the hair a beautiful look. When fat is produced in large quantities, hair becomes a real nightmare for all modern women.

External causes of oily hair

• daily use of a hair dryer, an iron for straightening, curling and other thermal appliances;
• frequent and lengthy hair brushing procedure with a massage brush;
• incorrectly selected hair care products, their improper use;
• long wear of synthetic hats;
• frequent shampooing with hot water;
• environmental impact;
• unbalanced diet.

Internal causes of oily hair

• gastrointestinal tract diseases;
• genital diseases;
• increased testosterone;
• genetics;
• congenital infectious diseases;
• malfunctioning of the thyroid gland;
• puberty;
• constant stress, prolonged depression;
• chronic diseases of the nervous system;
• taking contraceptives, hormones, steroids.

Basic rules for oily hair care

1. If possible, completely abandon the use of a hair dryer, curling iron, hair rollers and curling irons. Otherwise, limit yourself to cold temperature.
2. Get a series of hair care products that include lemon. When using lotions and balms, apply them along the entire length of the hair, avoiding the roots.
3. Do not abuse baths, saunas, hot baths. Wear a silicone cap in the pool, always rinse your hair after contact with chlorinated water.
4. Normalize the fluid level in the hair structure and reduce the sebaceous glands will help funds with the function of thermal protection. These include spray, varnish, foam, mousse, gel, wax, serum.
5. If you dye your hair, carry out the procedure no more than 1 time per month. In this case, you need to choose a shampoo and balm marked "for colored oily hair."
6. Wash your hair with warm water, the maximum temperature of which does not exceed 28 degrees. The procedure should always be carried out in the morning, because at night a lot of subcutaneous fat (sebum) is produced. It is advisable to wash your hair no more than three times a week.
7. If you like curly curls, we recommend to do a perm. It keeps subcutaneous fat in the basal area, thereby the hair longer maintain a well-groomed and clean look.
8. Change your bedding often, especially your pillowcase. At night, the sebaceous glands work at an accelerated pace, as a result of which fat is absorbed into the tissue.
9. Avoid spicy, salty and fatty foods. Switch to proper nutrition, it contains a maximum of healthy vitamins and minerals. Eat less baking and sweets. Remember, carbonated drinks, non-natural juices, fruit drinks and too sweet compotes are your main enemies. Squat more on green tea with herbs and mineral water without gas.
10. Choose products only for oily hair, they reduce the production of fat.
11. In the summer, use the appropriate UV protection products of the highest level, cover your hair with a hat. In winter, wear a hat that does not fit snugly to your head.
12. For combing hair do not use massage brushes with sharp teeth.Refuse from iron hairpins, tight elastic bands and too tight hairstyles (horse tail, tight braid, etc.). Try to wear loose hair or braid them freely.

How to wash oily hair

Trichologists claim that it is harmful to wash oily hair daily, since the level of sebum is replenished in the upper layer of the epidermis within 3 days. If you wash your hair daily, the sebum will not actually have time to accumulate in such a short time, as a result of which the subcutaneous glands will work at an accelerated pace. In order to protect your hair, follow a series of simple recommendations.

Wean your hair from everyday washing. To begin, do the interval between the procedures for 6-8 hours, then 8-10, 12, 14 and so on, until you reach the interval of 3 days. If you cannot afford such “luxury” because of important meetings, use corn starch and talcum powder for hair. They absorb excess fat, due to which the hair will look more well-groomed. You can also use dry shampoos of a professional series, the above components are already included in their composition. Wear bandages, wide rims, beautiful hats or scarves.

Apply shampoo correctly. First squeeze a little funds in the palm of your hand and rub them together to form a thick foam. Moisten your hair with plenty of warm water, then lather the root zone and massage it for 1 minute. Then you need to wash off the shampoo and repeat the manipulations, but now distribute the product along the entire length of the hair, not forgetting about the roots. Rinse again and repeat 1 more time. The first shampoo wash removes dirt and dust, the second removes applied cosmetics (foam, mousse, varnish, etc.), the third cleanses the hair from subcutaneous fat.

After using the shampoo, a balm is applied. It is strongly not recommended to cover them with roots, since the main properties of the conditioner are to smooth the hair scales and give shine. The balm has a dense and oily consistency, it clogs the pores, which causes the glands to produce more fat. Apply the composition along the entire length, departing from the root zone by 2-3 cm.

Important!
Wash your hair only with warm or cool water. Hot is strictly prohibited. It dries hair, irritates the scalp and accelerates fat secretion. Cold and warm, on the contrary, moisturize the hair, relieve the statistical effect and give shine.

Important recommendations for styling oily hair

1. If you have not refused to blow dry your hair, use a diffuser more often. In such a nozzle, the air is distributed to the sides, so the roots do not fall under the influence of temperature.
2. In order to align the hair with an iron, you do not need to grab them from the roots. Sebum has a dense and viscous consistency, it melts under the action of two heated plates, and then you distribute it yourself along the entire length of the hair.
3. During the day, pull your hair less, especially for the root zone. Comb the strands from the tips to the roots, squeezing them with your hands in the middle and gradually moving up. If you still have the temptation to comb your hair, wash your hands well. For intermediate combing, use a wooden or plastic comb with sparse and wide teeth. Refuse iron combs, such a tool is a thing of the past.
4. As styling products, choose mousses, foams, serums and sprays. They do not contain oils, therefore they do not make the hair heavier, but on the contrary, give them volume and lift locks at the roots. Be careful about styling, which is designed to give shine to the hair, they are not suitable for oily hair.
5. If you decide to do a perm, choose the latest gentle methods. They are designed for shorter wear, but you will not spoil your hair.

Folk remedies for oily hair

In the fight against excessive fat secretions, sea crushed salt will help you. Take 150 gr. and place it on a cotton handkerchief or cheesecloth, tie a knot. Massage the scalp for about a quarter of an hour, paying particular attention to the areas behind the ears, the parting and the hairline of the forehead.

Aromatic combing
This procedure is suitable only for girls who wash their hair daily. Performing simple manipulations, you will slow down the sebaceous glands, as it saturates the skin with essential oils. Take sandalwood ester, rosemary ether and grapefruit ether in equal proportions. Apply the composition on a flat wide comb and begin to comb hair slowly, moving from the back of the head, gradually moving to the sides and forehead area. Follow the procedure for 15 minutes. Frequency of use - 2 times a month.

Fir infusion

Lemon infusion
Cut 1 lemon into thin slices, add 40 ml to it. vinegar and steam in 600 ml. boiling water. Wait at least 3 hours, rub the broth into the scalp and evenly distribute through the hair. Use the product once every 10 days.

Birch shampoo
Pour 50 ml. birch sap, 50 gr. sage and 120 gr. oak bark 700 ml. hot water, wait 1 hour. Strain through a colander or cheesecloth, add 100 ml. vodka / cognac and 3 egg yolks, beat with a mixer. Rinse hair with shampoo several times, remove with cool water. Frequency of use varies from 1 to 2 times a week.

Tired of struggling with oily hair? Wean them from daily washing, do not use products that contain oils, with the exception of flavored combing. When using an iron for straightening, do not treat the root zone, try to blow dry your hair only in a cold mode. Eat less spicy, salty and fatty foods, drink about 3 liters of fluid per day.

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