You try to style and care for your hair properly --- yet you always somehow end up experiencing oily hair. Because hormones can cause your oily hair, the way you care for your hair may not be entirely to blame. Understanding how to prevent and treat oily hair can help you to achieve the shiny, healthy hair you have always wanted.
Causes
A number of factors can cause oily hair, according to Mother Nature, a health and wellness website dedicated to detailing natural health cures for medical conditions. Fine hair is one of those factors. When you have fine hair, your hair has more sebaceous glands that produce oil. Living in areas of intense heat or humidity also can contribute to oily hair. Hormone production also can affect your hair's oiliness --- excess amounts of androgens, or male hormones, can produce extra oil.
Misconceptions
A common misconception is that the foods you eat contribute to the oiliness of your hair, according to Discovery Health. If you eat french fries or other foods that contain grease, they do not cause your hair to in turn become greasy.
Prevention/Solution
If you experience oily hair, you may want to wash your hair every day, according to Medline Plus. When washing your hair, leave your shampoo on for five minutes to allow it to soak into the scalp and clean the hair. Avoid brushing the hair excessively or vigorously. This can distribute oil from your scalp to other portions of your hair, causing it to appear greasier.
Warning
Forgo the conditioner if you experience oily hair, according to Discovery Health. Conditioners can further coat your oily hair, making it appear greasier. However, if you experience combination hair --- hair that is dry on the ends or oily at the scalp --- apply conditioner only to the ends.
Natural Remedies
A number of at-home products can help to address your oily hair condition, according to Mother Nature. These include an apple cider vinegar rinse to remove residue. Combine a teaspoon of vinegar with one pint of water and apply to your hair, getting as much on the scalp as possible. Leave on for one to two minutes, then rinse. You can also use beer as an alternative to hair mousse as a setting lotion. Store in a reusable plastic container as a means to keep the beer fresh longer.
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