My most common complaint when I am behind the chair, especially during the winter months, is Why is my hair so oily and how can I keep it from looking greasy? Firstly, this is completely normal and most of the time the one suffering from greasy hair isn’t even a dirty or a gross person. The solution can actually be very simple, once you figure out what causes the problem and find a proper oily hair treatment.

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What Causes Oily Hair

An oily substance called sebum is a natural oil that our oil glands produce to protect the hair shaft from drying out and keep our locks healthy. A healthy hair care routine and diet support the correct oil production. However, there are certain practices that may cause glitches in the work of sebaceous glands, making them produce more oil than it’s needed. Excess grease may be also due to not properly cleansing oily scalp and dirt that accumulate in the hair over time from hands, brushes, hats, and hair products we use.

Keep in mind that sebum production is different for every person and hair type. For example, straight and fine hair texture is more prone to getting oily, and greasy hair may show up quicker. Curly hair is naturally drier and the oil the scalp naturally produces finds it hard to move down the hair shaft, eventually causing dry split ends. Thus, be sure that you appreciate scalp oil, but also learn to keep it under control. This is where the tips below can help.

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#1: Extend Time Between Hair Washes

As mentioned above, our scalp produces sebum, our body’s natural oil and form of lubrication. This oil is very good for the hair, it nourishes the scalp and the hair strands. The trick is, if your scalp is very dry it will send a message to produce more oils.

Advertisement When the scalp is overly dry from over washing or if other scalp conditions are present, it will overproduce oily substance thinking that will solve the problem. But, in your eyes, excess oil means your hair is greasy and you wash more often, which dries your scalp out even more, creating a never-ending cycle. To fight against this, get a good quality hydrating shampoo, and go an extra day before washing. I promise your scalp will readjust over time.