Everyone has oily hair. The hair and scalp naturally produce oil to keep hair healthy and nourished. The difference from one person to the next is the amount of oil excreted by the body, the ability to control it naturally, the type of hair and skin you have, and the kind of products you use. Using hair products that are not right for your hair and scalp condition could further irritate the scalp and completely strip your hair of nutrients. So here’s how to get rid of oily hair!

Recommended Video

How to Look After Oily Hair?

Here are nine remedies for oily hair and certain scalp conditions that professional stylists recommend to incorporate into your beauty routine.

#1: Determine the Right Products and Treatments

A consultation with a professional hair stylist about your hair type and your washing regimen is essential. Accurately list all your hair products and inquire about the effects of a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoos are not for regular use, and your hair stylist may recommend that this product be mixed with a moisturizing shampoo, depending on your hair type and scalp condition.

Be honest with the stylist when describing any issues with your scalp, such as the presence of red, scaly patches or dandruff. A consultation with a professional stylist at a hair salon with a broad selection of hair and scalp treatments is the best way to determine the products and treatment that are right for you.

Advertisement After receiving the appropriate scalp treatments or detox method, use natural at-home remedies to maintain a healthy scalp.

Our top-three favorite store-bought products for oily hair include:

• Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion – This is a powder formula that will add more of a matte look to shiny, oily hair while also giving roots a non-greasy fullness.
• Bumble and Bumble Sumowax – This strong (but not sticky) wax is a great styling product for people who are looking for strong hold without the build-up of normal wax. Hair will feel and look natural and still have movement and bounce.
• Moroccanoil Oily Scalp Treatment – This product has ginger root extract in it which has been shown to reduce your scalp’s sebum production as well as lavender oil to help soothe the sensitive area.

#2: Use Dry Shampoo—Sparingly

For those who do not want to wash their hair every day, using a dry shampoo in between washings can help control oil. Dry shampoos will absorb the excess oils at the roots and scalp. Experiment with brands of dry shampoo, as certain product types may leave your hair feeling dirty and gritty. Dry shampoos may further irritate the scalp and produce build-up faster. For some, there may be no substitute for water and shampoo.