Hormonal changes, the number of glands your scalp contains and hair texture all play a role in how oily your hair is, according to Health Services at Columbia. If you have oily hair, the last thing you want to do is use a cleanser that contains harsh chemicals that leave greasy residues on your scalp. Mixing up your own homemade oily-hair cleanser can help balance your scalp and rid you of your oily hair woes.
Step 1
Scoop 2 tbsp. of baking soda into a small plastic bowl. Add just enough warm water to the baking soda to make a thin paste.
Step 2
Step into the shower and bring your homemade cleanser with you. Rinse your hair with warm water, saturating it completely.
Step 3
Rub the baking soda paste into your wet hair and scalp, using your fingers. Let the baking soda cleanser sit on your head for three minutes.
Step 4
Wait three minutes, then give your hair a good rinse with warm water. Rinse out all traces of the baking soda paste. Apply an oily-hair conditioner to your hair ends.
Step 5
Rinse the conditioner from your hair. Dry and style as usual.
Tips and Warnings
- Substitute the baking soda for your regular daily shampoo. Wash your hair every day, or at least every other day, to remove oils. The ends are often where your hair needs the most conditioning.
- Baking soda can be drying to your hair, so don't skip the conditioner. Do not apply the conditioner to your scalp or roots. You will only be adding unnecessary oils to your scalp.
Things You'll Need
- Baking soda
- Small plastic bowl
- Warm water
- Conditioner
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