Oily Hair

Use a mild shampoo – if you wash your hair every day, it is better to choose a mild shampoo over one designed specifically for oily hair because the latter shampoo might be too harsh. Sure, it might get rid of the oiliness of your hair, but it could damage it in the process!

If you use a certain shampoo for a week or two and you do not notice any change (or you notice a change for the worse), try out a new shampoo. It might take a bit of trial and error before you find a shampoo that works well for you.

While shampooing, be gentle. Massaging your scalp fiercely will create more oils. Keep your hair lathered for up to five minutes before you rinse it. Shampoo again if your hair was particularly oily.

If you must use a conditioner, choose a very light conditioner or one that is specifically made to treat oily hair. Apply the conditioner only to the ends of your hair. Be sure to fully rinse the conditioner out.

Comb your hair once or twice throughout the day to help redistribute the oils – comb it only briefly, though, and try to avoid combing directly on the scalp. This could cause you to distribute oils that might have just stayed on your scalp.

Some people (especially those with lighter hair) find that sprinkling a little baby powder in their hair and then brushing it out can help eliminate the oily appearance.

Extracted from : http://ezinearticles.com

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