Most Effective Products For Oily Hair
Sophia Ahmed
Oily hair is a common problem, particularly for those with naturally straight or thin hair. Oily hair typically looks greasy, limp, and flat and can be accompanied by an itchy scalp. It occurs when the scalp produces too much sebum, the natural substance that carries dirt and oil away from the scalp and onto the hair shafts. Sebum production is largely due to hormonal changes as we grow older, stress, over-washing or brushing too hard, or poor diet. Preventative measures such as avoiding excessive heat or styling products can help reduce the symptoms of oily hair; however, lifestyle changes like avoiding stress and eating a balanced diet may be more effective long-term solutions for those looking to take charge of their oily locks!
When you're dealing with oily hair, hair washing is a daily activity. Maybe, if you're super lucky and load up on tons of dry shampoo, you can get away with skipping a day. While there's some debate amongst experts as to whether or not daily washing is a good move or if you should try to stretch out washes in order to "retrain" your scalp, one thing is for certain: Whenever you do wash, it's in your best interest to use a shampoo specially formulated for oily hair
Typically lighter and containing a lower concentration of rich, hydrating ingredients, these instead focus on removing excess grease—and product residue from all that dry shampoo—to leave your hair looking and feeling fresh and clean. Similarly, they usually contain more or stronger detergents (yes, like sulfates) or exfoliating ingredients to help rid the scalp of excess oil,