Oily hair remedies :
- Oily hair should be washed more frequently, about twice a week .
- In between shampoo’s, rub oily hair with a cotton dipped in cologne to lift excess grease.
- A shampoo formulated especially for oily hair should be used. Applying shampoo before wetting your hair also helps normalize greasy hair and then can be washed the usual way.
- Juice of a lemon mixed in a mug of water should be used as the last rinse while washing hair.
- Beer is good for setting oily hair as it has a drying effect. A tablespoon of beer should be applied on hair, but it leaves a powdery residue which can be brushed off.
- Too frequent or vigorous brushing is not good for oily hair and even while brushing, the scalp should not be touched by the brush so that the glands get stimulated to release more oil.
- A new cotton socks pulled over the hair brush and then used for brushing will help lift some of the oil off your head.
- A teaspoon of ammonia and a pinch of borax added to a cup of warm water can be used for the final rinse.
- Too frequent shampooing also stimulate oil glands in the scalp so instead of frequent shampooing you can clean your hair by dusting it with talcum powder and then brushing it out.
- Talcum removes oil and dirt from hair and makes it glossy and fluffy.
- Beat two egg-whites, until they are stiff and then apply them all over your scalp with a cotton wool. After about 30 minutes brush your hair thoroughly so that all the particles of egg-whites are brushed out.
- Use only an oil free conditioner once a week and choose a lemon based shampoo.
- Apple cider vinegar used for final rinsing is very effective to remove oiliness.
- Pay good attention to your diet. Avoid fatty,fried foods and sweets and increase your intake of protein rich foods. Drink plenty of water to flush out the toxins and choose outdoor exercise or activity. Add any one essential oils to a small amount of shampoo. These herbs reduce the oil production on the scalp.
- Boil some mint leaves in a glass of water for 15 minutes and then strain the solution and use it for rinsing your hair.
- Use a dry shampoo if you don’t have the time to wash hair and have to go out in a hurry
