Application of apple cider vinegar is often used to treat oily hair. Herbal shampoos can also be helpful to get rid of oily, greasy oil.
Oily hair is a common problem that makes it very difficult to manage hair. This is because dust and dirt particles stick to the hair very easily, making them greasy. Individuals face this hair problem when oil, more than required, is being produced in the scalp. This increased oil production is the result of overactive sebaceous glands of the scalp.
Sebaceous glands produce sebum (oily secretion) in adequate amounts, to prevent hair from getting dry. However, when these glands become hyperactive, excess oil buildup is observed in the scalp. Oily hair may aggravate problems associated with dandruff. Unhealthy diet, frequent shampooing, and hormonal imbalance are some of the most common causes of greasy hair.
Treatment
Hair Care Products
People with this hair problem need to use shampoos that suit their hair type. Surely, one cannot use regular shampoos for washing oily hair. There are shampoos specially made to treat greasy hair problems, that help to regulate sebum production. Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying shampoo, June Jacobs Citrus Clarifying shampoo and American Crew shampoo are some of the hair care products that can help reduce greasiness in hair without damaging it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and mix it with a cup of water. The solution thus prepared should be then applied on oily hair carefully. Now, rinse the hair in normal water. For severe greasy hair problems, continue this treatment for a period of 4 weeks. Wash the hair with this solution twice a week.
Lemon Juice
Take a fresh lemon and squeeze it in a cup of water. Use it to wash hair and then rinse it with warm water. This can help to control oily hair problems as well.
Tea
Massage some amount of diluted tea on the scalp. Make sure that the tea is not hot. Afterwards rinse it with clean water. An important constituent of tea is tannic acid, astringent, which helps to curb excess oil production.
Herbs
To stop surplus oil buildup in the scalp, herbs such as lemon balm, lavender, horsetail, and mint are often recommended. These herbs keep the hair healthy and provide a natural look to the tresses. Quite a few shampoos contain these aforementioned herbs, hence their regular application may help alleviate greasy hair problems.
The aforementioned remedies will not work if a proper diet is not followed. One should skip fried and heavy fat foods as they make the oily glands in the scalp overactive. A healthy diet rich in fruits, seafood (fish), whole grains, and vegetables can surely help to get rid of this hair problem.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a medical expert.
