WHAT DOES OILY HAIR LOOK LIKE?
Greasy hair can be recognized by its oily shine. The hair looks as if it is slightly damp. Greasy hair also sticks to the skin, mostly on the forehead, and leaves a sticky feeling on your fingers. Greasy hair is also stringy. Greasy hair sticks together in individual small strands. For many people, greasy hair is quickly a sign of unkemptness. This is why people who tend to have greasy hair are often very embarrassed.
WHY DOES YOUR HAIR GET OILY?
Oily hair is caused by increased sebum production. The sebaceous glands in the hair roots produce oil that makes the hair look stringy. Everyone produces sebum at the hair roots, but some people produce it more quickly and in larger quantities than others. The most common causes of increased sebum production are the following:
- DIET
- GENETIC FACTORS
- HORMONAL CHANGES
- STRESS
Some people are genetically predisposed to producing more sebum. In others, sebum production increases due to changes in hormone levels, for example during puberty, menstruation or pregnancy.
External influences can also make your hair look greasy more quickly. If you comb your hair with a dirty brush or run your fingers through your hair too often, you will work dirt into your hair. Frequent combing also combs the sebum from the scalp down to the tips. This causes your hair to quickly become stringy.
People who sweat a lot are doubly affected: increased sweat gland function liquefies the sebum, making it easier for it to spread across the scalp.
CAN I GET RID OF OILY HAIR WITHOUT WASHING?
The real dirt is most effectively washed out by washing your hair. However, there are some products that can conceal greasy hair in just a few minutes.
Tip number one is definitely dry shampoo. Spray it on, work it in briefly with your fingers and then comb it out. Dry shampoo is uncomplicated and will give you hair that looks freshly washed in no time. But there are a few other home remedies that, like dry shampoo, will help you quickly get a fresh look.
Baby powder is kind to the skin and also works well against greasy hair. All you have to do is spread a little baby powder on your hairline and then shake your head over the sink. This way, any baby powder that isn't absorbed will simply fall off. This trick works for both light and dark hair.
An alternative to baby powder, at least for light hair, is flour. To do this, spread about two tablespoons of flour on your head and rub it in, preferably upside down over the sink. Then comb out the remaining residue with a brush.
For dark hair, baking cocoa powder is a suitable alternative to flour.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT OILY HAIR?
To prevent greasy hair in the long term, certain hair conditioners are suitable. These restore the pH value of the scalp and thus prevent the sebaceous glands from being stimulated to produce more sebum. Mixing the juice of a lemon or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water makes a wonderful hair conditioner. Leave this mixture on for a while, rinse with warm water and repeat two to three times a week.
A camomile rinse can also help your hair to become greasy more slowly in the long term. A camomile tea rinse can also help against dandruff. It has a calming effect on the scalp and relieves itching. To do this, pour half a litre of boiling water over three camomile tea bags, let it steep for 15 minutes, let it cool to a comfortable temperature and then pour the tea over your hair after washing. Then let the tea work for around five minutes. After the steeping time, gently rinse the tea out.
WHICH SHAMPOO FOR OILY HAIR?
The Balance Anti Oil Shampoo from MeMademoiselle counteracts the rapid re-greasing of the scalp.
The zinc sulfate it contains promotes wound healing and has a disinfectant effect. The shampoo contains a herbal complex of yarrow, fennel, chamomile, lemon balm and hops, which soothe skin irritations and make the skin supple.
Lemon balm also has antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
