What to do if your hair is oily

Our hair lives with us in a dusty urban environment, eating snacks and not getting enough sleep. They lack freedom and peace, fresh air and healthy food. There is no woman in the world who is ready to put up with their poor condition. Light fluff or greasy strands, instead of thick, shiny and flowing ones, cause torment and suffering, spoil the mood and nervous system. Oily curls interfere with creating the image of a stylish, prosperous and well-groomed woman. Knowing what to do if your hair is oily is necessary in order to create a modern hairstyle, wear long curls or a creative haircut.

Why does hair get oily quickly?

Just like the skin, it can be normal, dry or oily. The root part and the hair follicle are located in the follicle - the hair follicle. The ducts of the sebaceous glands of the skin, which determine the natural oiliness of the hair, exit into the same pouch. Depending on the state of the body, environmental conditions and care, hair becomes either oilier or drier throughout life. Oily shine and sticky strands of unhealthy and unkempt appearance are the result of increased sebum secretion and changes in its chemical composition. When solving the issue, you need to understand the reason for the failure of the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Causes:

• Improper care: very frequent or very infrequent hair washing, which disrupts the natural functioning of the sebaceous glands, as well as excessive combing and massage stimulating their work. The use of a large number of cosmetics: shampoos with high pH or 2 in 1, balms that do not require rinsing, and oils for hair growth and thickness.
• Violation of the regime: excess of sweet, fatty and smoked foods, alcohol and coffee.
• Avitaminosis, lack of microelements.
• Hereditary predisposition.
• Hormonal shift, including as a result of taking medications and contraceptives.
• Diseases of the nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine glands.

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What to do if your hair quickly becomes oily

How and what to wash

Oddly enough, the most controversial issue in hair care, to which there is no clear answer, is the frequency of washing. This is determined by individual characteristics, degree of fat content and external factors: humidity, temperature, ultraviolet radiation, water hardness, dust, etc. If you need frequent or daily washing, you should use light transparent shampoos labeled “for daily use” with extracts of medicinal plants that regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands: burdock root, rosemary, hops, birch bark, nettle or black turnip.

High water hardness plays a negative role in the process of washing your hair. In this case, it is better to use boiled water, as well as melt or rain water. After washing, it is recommended to rinse them in slightly acidified water with lemon juice or vinegar, as well as in a decoction of nettle, coltsfoot, horsetail, burdock root or a mixture thereof.

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How to style

If used, they should be distributed along the length of the hair closer to the ends, without touching the roots. Using a hairdryer, you can dry and style your curls to give additional volume to your hair only with a stream of cold air, directing it against hair growth.

Oily hair does not require frequent and prolonged combing; for this, wooden combs with sparse blunt teeth or brushes with rounded thick teeth are used. All items should be washed regularly with shampoo.

How to eat healthy

Hair consists of the protein substance carotene, containing up to 5% sulfur and 20% nitrogen. For his health, a balance of vitamins and microelements in the human body must be maintained, which are involved in the metabolic processes of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and in redox reactions.

• A lack of riboflavin (vitamin B2, daily requirement for an adult is 2 mg), which participates in metabolic processes, contributes to oily hair at the roots and dry ends. Most of this vitamin is found in meat, kidneys and liver, eggs, bread, and dairy products.
• Of the microelements, zinc is very important, regulating the functioning of the sebaceous glands. It is found in seafood (shellfish), peas, eggs, milk and.

A blood test and consultation with a trichologist will help solve the problem and, if necessary, restore the correct balance of essential vitamins not only with a priority diet, but also with the intake of vitamin and mineral complexes for health and hair growth.

How to get rid of oily hair using folk remedies

1. Mask to eliminate vitamin deficiency in hair: mix 1 yolk, 1 chopped clove of garlic and 1 teaspoon each of honey, lemon juice and aloe juice. Apply the mixture to your curls, cover them with a plastic scarf or cap, and wrap a towel or scarf on top. Wash off with shampoo after half an hour.
2. To normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, half an hour before washing, apply kefir or curdled milk to the hair, which can be made from milk by fermenting it with black bread. Another option is to prepare a paste from black bread and an infusion of a mixture of dried medicinal herbs. An infusion of a mixture of nettle, linden and chamomile, 1 tablespoon each or 1 filter bag and 1 cup of boiling water, is prepared in a thermos for 1 hour. It is recommended to apply masks 1-2 times a week, wash them off with shampoo and rinse your hair with acidified water.
3. Compresses to add vitality to hair are prepared from fresh finely chopped mint leaves, ground with rowan berries, or from fresh dandelion or plantain leaves. The mixtures are applied to the curls and kept for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week (they can be alternated with each other), then washed off with plenty of warm, but not hot water.
4. Oily hair can be washed periodically with mustard by diluting 1 tablespoon in 2 liters of hot water. To rinse very oily hair, add 1 teaspoon of ammonia per 1 liter of water to the water.
5. To reduce greasiness, rub lemon juice, pharmacy calendula tincture or a decoction of green pine, spruce or fir needles into the scalp (3 tablespoons pour 1 liter of boiling water, boil for 20 minutes over low heat). The prepared decoction can be used alone or in a 1:1 mixture with ethyl alcohol.

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Modern with smooth, glossy skin, proud posture and well-groomed thick hair attracts attention and evokes respect for the skill and work done in caring for oneself. Having a lot of opportunities to improve your appearance, correct shortcomings, you can emphasize your strengths and advantages. Taking care of your appearance helps you overcome difficulties in different life situations and move towards victory!

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