Oily Hair...
How to Manage and Control Excess Hair Oil Production.
Oily hair can be a real pain to deal with. It can be greasy, stringy, and just plain icky. But there are ways to manage oily hair and make it look and feel better.
What is oily hair?
Oily hair is hair that has been coated in oil. This can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is sebum production. Sebum is an oily substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands. These glands are located at the base of each hair follicle. When the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, it can coat the hair and make it appear oily.
There are a few things that can cause the sebaceous glands to produce too much sebum. One is hormones. During puberty, the body goes through a lot of hormonal changes. These changes can cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum than usual. Another thing that can cause oily hair is certain medications. Some medications, such as birth control pills, can cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum.
Oily hair can be a nuisance. It can be difficult to style and can make the hair look greasy. Here are some tips on how to manage oily hair:
How to manage oily hair.
- Wash your hair regularly.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important to wash your hair frequently if you have oily hair. Washing your hair will help to remove the excess oil and keep your hair looking clean.
- Use a clarifying shampoo.
A clarifying shampoo can help to remove build-up from your hair and scalp, which can help to reduce the amount of oil.
- Use dry shampoo.
Dry shampoo is a great way to absorb excess oil and give your hair a fresh look in between washes.
- Avoid over-washing.
While it’s important to wash your hair regularly, you don’t want to overdo it. Over-washing can strip your hair of its natural oils, which can actually make your hair oilier.
- Use a hair mask.
A hair mask can help to nourish your hair and scalp, which can help to reduce oiliness.
- Avoid heat styling.
Heat styling can actually make your hair oilier, so it’s best to avoid it if you can.
- Use a diffuser.
If you must use heat to style your hair, use a diffuser to help distribute the heat evenly and avoid damaging your hair.
- Don’t touch your hair.
Touching your hair can actually increase oil production, so it’s best to avoid it.
- Brush your hair regularly.
Brushing your hair can help to distribute the natural oils from your scalp throughout your hair, which can help to reduce oiliness.
- Try a different hairstyle.
If you’re tired of your oily hair, try a different hairstyle. Sometimes a change can make all the difference.
With a little bit of care and attention, you can have healthy and beautiful hair, even if it is on the oilier side.
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