How to properly care for oily hair

The sebaceous glands are located at the roots in the upper layer of the epidermis, as a result of which, with their accelerated work, the hair quickly becomes oily. When subcutaneous fat is produced in moderate quantities, it performs important protective functions: prevents fragility and cross-section of hair, protects them from dandruff, gives the head of hair a beautiful look. When fat is produced in large quantities, hair becomes a real nightmare for all modern women.

External causes of oily hair

• daily use of a hair dryer, ironing for straightening, curling and other thermal devices;
• frequent and lengthy procedure of combing hair with a massage brush;
• incorrectly chosen hair care products, their incorrect use;
• prolonged wear of synthetic hats;
• frequent washing of the head with hot water;
• environmental exposure;
• unbalanced diet.

Internal causes of oily hair

• gastrointestinal tract diseases;
• genital diseases;
• increased testosterone;
• genetics;
• congenital infectious diseases;
• malfunction of the thyroid gland;
• puberty;
• constant stress, prolonged depression;
• chronic diseases of the nervous system;
• taking contraceptives, hormones, steroids.

Basic rules for oily hair care

1. If you can, do not use the hair dryer, curling iron, heated hair curlers and curling irons. Otherwise, restrict yourself to cold temperatures.
2. Get a series of hair care products that contain lemon. When using lotions and balms, apply them along the entire length of the hair, avoiding the roots.
3. Do not abuse visiting baths, saunas, hot baths. In the pool, wear a silicone cap, always rinse your hair after contact with chlorinated water.
4. Means with the function of thermal protection will help to normalize the level of fluid in the hair structure and reduce the work of the sebaceous glands. These include spray, varnish, foam, mousse, gel, wax, serum.
5. If you dye your hair, perform the procedure no more than 1 time per month. In this case, you need to choose a shampoo and a balm marked "for colored oily hair."
6. Wash your head with warm water, the maximum temperature of which does not exceed 28 degrees. The procedure should always be carried out in the morning, because at night a lot of sebum (sebum) is produced. It is advisable to wash your hair no more than three times a week.
7. If you like curly curls, we recommend making a perm. It keeps the subcutaneous fat in the root zone, thus the hair longer retain a well-groomed and clean look.
8. Change bedding often, especially a pillow case. At night, the sebaceous glands work at an accelerated rate, as a result of which fat is absorbed into the tissue.
9. Discard spicy, salty and fatty foods. Go to proper nutrition, it contains a maximum of beneficial vitamins and minerals. Eat less pastries and sweets.Remember, carbonated drinks, unnatural juices, fruit drinks and too sweet compotes are your main enemies. Squat more on green tea with herbs and mineral water without gas.
10. Choose products for oily hair only, they reduce the production of fat.
11. In the summer, use the appropriate means with UV protection of the highest level, cover your hair with a hat. In winter, wear a hat that is loose on your head.
12. For combing hair, do not use sharp-toothed massage brushes. Discard iron hairpins, stiff gum and too loose hairstyles (horse tail, tight braid, etc.). Try to wear loose hair or braid them loosely.

How to wash greasy hair

Trichologists claim that it is harmful to wash oily hair daily, since the level of sebum is replenished in the upper layer of the epidermis for 3 days. If you wash your hair every day, the sebum actually does not have time to accumulate in such a short period of time, as a result of which the subcutaneous glands will work at an accelerated rate. In order to protect the hair, follow a number of simple recommendations.

Wean the hair from everyday washing. To begin, take an interval of 6–8 hours between treatments, then 8–10, 12, 14, and so on, until you reach the interval of 3 days. If you cannot afford such “luxury” due to important meetings, use cornstarch and talcum powder. They absorb excess fat, due to which the hair will look better groomed. You can also use dry shampoos of the professional series, the above described components are already included in their composition. Wear bandages, wide headbands, beautiful hats or scarves.

Apply shampoo properly. First, squeeze a little money on the palm of your hand and rub them together until a thick foam is formed. Moisten your hair with copious amounts of warm water, then soap the root zone and massage it for 1 minute. Then you need to wash off the shampoo and repeat the manipulations, but now distribute the product over the entire length of the hair, not forgetting the roots. Rinse and repeat again 1 more time. The first shampoo washes away dirt and dust, the second removes applied cosmetics (foam, mousse, varnish, etc.), the third cleans the hair from blubber.

After using the shampoo is applied balm. It is strongly not recommended to cover them with the roots, since the main properties of the conditioner are in smoothing the hair flakes and adding shine. Balm has a dense and oily consistency, it clogs the pores, which causes the glands to produce more fat. Apply the composition over the entire length, retreating from the zone of the roots by 2-3 cm.

Important!
Wash your head only with warm or cool water. Hot strictly prohibited. It dries hair, irritates the scalp and speeds up fat secretion. Cold and warm, on the contrary, moisturize the hair, eliminate the statistical effect and add shine.

Important tips for styling greasy hair

1. If you have not refused to blow-dry your hair, use a diffuser more often. In such a nozzle, the air is distributed to the sides, so the roots are not affected by temperature.
2. In order to align the hair with an iron, it is not necessary to grab them at the roots. Sebum has a dense and viscous consistency, under the action of two heated plates it melts, and then you distribute it with your own hands over the entire length of the hair.
3. During the day, pull at your hair less, especially in the root zone. Comb the strands from the tips to the roots, squeezing their hands in the middle and gradually moving up. If you still have the temptation to comb your hair, wash your hands well. For intermediate combing, use a wooden or plastic comb with rare and wide teeth. Give up iron combing, this tool is a thing of the past.
4. For styling, choose mousses, foams, whey and sprays. They do not contain oils, so they do not make the hair heavier, but, on the contrary, give them volume and lift curls at the roots. Be careful with styling, which is designed to add shine to your hair, they are not suitable for oily hair.
5. If you decide to do a perm, choose the newest gentle methods. They are designed for shorter socks, but you will not spoil your hair.

Folk remedies for oily hair

Sea shredded salt will help you in the fight against excessive fatty secretions. Take 150 gr. and place it on a cotton handkerchief or gauze, tie a knot.Massage the scalp for about a quarter of an hour, paying special attention to the areas behind the ears, the parting and the hairline at the forehead.

Aromatic combing
This procedure is only suitable for girls who wash their hair daily. Conducting simple manipulations, you slow down the work of the sebaceous glands, because saturate the skin with essential oils. Take the ether sandals, ether rosemary and ether grapefruit in the same proportions. Apply the composition to a flat wide comb and begin to slowly comb your hair, moving from the back of the head, gradually moving to the sides and forehead area. Perform the procedure for 15 minutes. Frequency of application - 2 times a month.

Fir infusion

Lemon infusion
Cut 1 lemon into thin slices, add 40 ml to it. vinegar and steam in 600 ml. boiling water.Wait at least 3 hours, rub the decoction into the scalp and evenly distribute the hair. Use the tool 1 time in 10 days.

Birch shampoo
Pour 50 ml. birch sap, 50 gr. sage and 120 gr. oak bark 700 ml. hot water, wait 1 hour. Strain through a colander or cheesecloth, add 100 ml. vodka / brandy and 3 egg yolks, beat with a mixer. Rinse the hair with shampoo several times, remove with cool water. Frequency of use varies from 1 to 2 times per week.

Tired of struggling with oily hair? Wean them from daily washing, do not use products that contain oils, with the exception of scented combing. When using the straightening iron, do not treat the root zone, try to blow-dry your hair only in a cold mode. Eat spicy, salty and fatty foods less, drink about 3 liters of liquid per day.

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