Naturally normal hair is rare. Typically women have dry or oily hair types. The scalp and face are oily. This phenomenon is accompanied by dandruff. Therefore, it is necessary to begin intensive treatment, after which an improvement in the condition of the curls will be noticed. They will become healthy and attractive in appearance. You also need to choose special products for your face.
How to identify oily hair?
They look stale and unkempt. This is due to the sebum coating. Therefore, the curls quickly become dirty and look untidy. Facial skin has the same reason for oiliness.
According to cosmetologists, the film is useful because it helps protect curls from the negative influences of the environment. But still, hair and oily facial skin look unattractive. Even daily washing does not help. This is usually associated with the development of seborrhea, which causes dandruff. Facial skin looks oily.
Facial skin, as well as oily hair, must undergo comprehensive treatment, after which the first results will be noticeable. Therefore, it is important not only to choose the right shampoo and other cosmetics, but also to constantly perform therapeutic masks. Thanks to them, hair and facial skin are moisturized.
Causes of oily skin
The production of sebum is not just a normal process, but also necessary in order to protect the skin from negative external factors. But, if the work of the sebaceous glands increases, much more oil is produced than necessary, which is why the scalp becomes oily. It follows that the main problem of oily scalp is overactivity of the sebaceous glands. There are many reasons why the sebaceous glands work quickly.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, • Hormonal imbalances in the body (pregnancy, menopause, active puberty), • Changes in the nervous system of the body.
In addition to the main causes of oily scalp, there is another problem that has the same symptoms - seborrheic dermatitis . With seborrheic dermatitis, sebum not only increases in secreted volumes, but also changes in composition. Seborrheic dermatitis is dangerous because in this disease the sebum is oversaturated with free fatty acids, which leads to extremely active proliferation of bacteria, and, even worse, blockage of the sebaceous glands can occur. If you do not start to deal with this problem, the consequences can be disappointing, acne will begin to appear, and subsequently hair will begin to fall out.
Washing features
Washing oily hair takes place in several stages. 30 minutes before this, the strands must be treated with a kefir mask. You will need kefir or yogurt. After 15 minutes, the composition can be washed off. A mixture based on castor oil and onion juice will help eliminate oily scalp. The components are taken in equal quantities, after which the head is wrapped in cellophane. After 20 minutes, the mask can be removed with water.
Do not use hot water for washing, as this stimulates the formation of sebum. Therefore, fat content will only develop. The shampoo should be designed for oily hair. Also, oily facial skin is treated with appropriate cosmetics.
Apply the product using massage movements. After a few minutes, you can rinse your oily hair. If they are not washed well, you need to use the product again. It is necessary to wash your hair as it gets dirty. At the end of the procedure, the curls must be rinsed with a decoction of any herb. Light strands can be rinsed with chamomile, and dark strands with calendula.
Dangerous symptoms
When the listed measures are not sufficient to restore the acid-hydrolipid balance of the scalp, it is recommended to seek advice from a trichologist. The specialist prescribes complex trichological procedures that can affect the deep layers of the skin and affect follicular activity. Laser procedures help by improving vascularization, which is hampered by the pressure of excess sebum at the follicular level.
With seborrheic dermatitis, self-treatment is unsuccessful and the help of a specialist is required. Symptoms of the disease include an oily, inflamed, scaly and itchy scalp, often affecting the face and neck. The cause of the disease is unclear. But it is believed to be related to genetic and environmental factors.
A number of medications prescribed by your doctor control seborrheic dermatitis. These include antifungals, topical corticosteroids and keratolytics, antiandrogens, and antihistamines.
Choosing a Shampoo
Oily hair needs to be washed with a special shampoo. This product should be the main one in your care. It will not only eliminate fat, but also add volume. It is advisable to purchase cosmetics with herbs. Useful remedies are those that include chamomile, sage, calendula, coltsfoot. To eliminate dandruff, you need to choose a shampoo with zinc, sulfur and tar.
There are shampoos with silicone in stores, but they are harmful for oily hair. It is advisable to choose a transparent shampoo. If the composition is colored, this indicates a large number of additives.
Recently, dry shampoos have been used. They are needed on business trips, when the water supply is turned off, and also when there is a lack of time. They are created in the form of sprays, so they are very easy to apply to the hair. Although they do not wash the scalp and curls well, this product is suitable for temporary care. Cosmetics are applied to the strands, after which they are removed with a comb.
Features of home care
Folk remedies can be used for hair care. Nowadays there are many products for preparing homemade cosmetics. Compared to purchased products, they are medicinal because they are created on the basis of vitamins, minerals and other valuable substances.
DIY masks must consist of fresh ingredients. They need to be applied immediately and not left for another time. Experts believe that long-term storage of a mask can cause great harm.
The roots of the curls are treated with masks. It is recommended to perform the procedure in the bathroom, since masks get dirty. They are usually used before the washing procedure. You need to rub them in gently for 7 minutes.
The scalp and hair absorb medicinal components better if cellophane is used for insulation. This will provide an excellent effect, making the result even better.
The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes, after which the curls are washed off with shampoo or soap. Warm or soft water must be used. If the product contains an egg, the mask can be removed with cool water.
What are the reasons
Dry scalp occurs for many reasons and can be illusory. In the latter case, the impression of excessive fat-freeness arises due to severe dandruff. Skin covered with a layer of dead scales appears very dry. Because of this layer, the distribution of sebum occurs, and the hair begins to rapidly become oily. Their appearance becomes unhealthy. Without treatment, the condition of the scalp and scalp worsens.
Causes of true dry skin and increased oily hair:
- Improper hair care - with excessive use of styling products, even of the highest quality. They cause a greasy film to appear on the hair and at the same time dry out the skin.
- Intensive use of thermal styling devices. Hair dryers and other devices that apply heat during drying and styling cause the top layer of skin to become overdried and dehydrated. The result is itching and burning. Sebum, which continues to be produced in normal quantities, is not fully consumed by dry skin and therefore spreads excessively through the hair. They become oily, and the skin actively peels off.
- Hormonal disorders in the body. They are detected through tests and treated by doctors. Using hair cosmetics until the cause is eliminated is ineffective.
- Poor nutrition. Due to a lack of vitamins, the top layer of skin loses its ability to retain fluid and properly absorb sebum secreted by the glands, which in excess begins to spread through the hair.
- Low fluid intake. Chronic dehydration develops, in which the skin of the entire body suffers from dryness. Hair becomes excessively oily due to changes in the consistency of sebum.
Attention! Oily hairstyles with dry skin can occur in women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. After the natural restoration of hormonal levels, the problem goes away on its own.
Drying and styling
It's best to let your hair dry on its own. Do not vigorously dry your strands with a towel, as this can lead to injury. As a result, they are not saturated with the required amount of vitamins. Therefore, you just need to blot with a towel, and finally let them dry in a loose form.
If a hair dryer is still used, then it is necessary to turn on the flow of cold air, since hot air promotes intense strengthening of the sebaceous glands. Nowadays there is a large selection of different hair dryers in stores. Among them there are devices with a cold drying function. If the device only has a hot air function, then the hair dryer should be kept as far away from the hair as possible. Although the process will be long, it will be harmless.
You should not comb wet curls, as in this form they are subject to destruction. After all, they cling to the comb and get confused. It is best to comb with completely dry hair. It is advisable to choose a wooden comb with large teeth for the procedures.
If wax, gel, varnish, or mousse are used when styling your hair, then you need to use a small amount of products. With oily strands, it is advisable not to use hot rollers or curling irons at all. But soft curlers are perfect. It is necessary to constantly eliminate dry split ends.
Use of folk remedies
There are a large number of products for scalp and hair care. It is not necessary to choose only branded products. After all, you can prepare medicinal cosmetics with your own hands. It will be even more useful because it consists of natural ingredients.
- An egg mask can eliminate oily curls. You will need to mix the yolk, lemon juice (1 tsp), vodka (1 tsp). The composition is used to treat the scalp for 15 minutes.
- A mask made from sea salt (1 tsp) has a moisturizing effect. It is mixed with mineral water (1 glass), as well as almond oil (1 tsp).
- A mask based on aloe and carrots has a strengthening effect. The yolk is mixed with carrot and lemon juice (1 tablespoon each). Aloe and vodka (1 tbsp each) are also added. The effect of the mask lasts half an hour.
- A mask made from rye bread soaked in water has a drying effect. The composition must be rubbed into the skin and washed off after half an hour.
- The honey mask has an excellent effect. You will need 2 yolks, which are mixed with honey (3 tsp) and burdock oil (1 tsp). The finished composition is used as a mask to restore hair and scalp.
- Oily curls will benefit from a pumpkin-based mask. This product is enriched with a large number of vitamins. It is necessary to grate the vegetable and squeeze out the juice. You will need 70 ml of juice, which is used to rub into the hair roots.
- It is necessary to grate the potatoes and apply the composition to improve the condition of the scalp. After 20 minutes you can wash it off. Thanks to starch, the mask provides a drying effect.
- A clay mask has an excellent effect. You will need to mix clay (5 tbsp) with lemon juice (1 tbsp) and garlic (3 cloves). The treatment mixture helps eliminate oily hair.
- To improve the activity of the sebaceous glands, use tomato juice (0.5 cup), which is rubbed into the scalp for about 5 minutes. After 30 minutes, the mask can be washed off.
- To improve the condition of oily strands, a curd mask is used. The product is mixed with lemon juice in an amount of 4:2. The composition is applied to moistened roots.
- A mask containing oatmeal (2 tbsp) and boiling water (100 ml) has a moisturizing effect. The finished composition is infused for about 10 minutes and then mixed with honey (1 tsp). The mask is distributed along the length of the hair and skin.
- It is necessary to regularly rub carrot juice into the roots to eliminate fat content.
If you want to eliminate oily curls, you need to carry out procedures regularly. Such care will be effective and your hair will look well-groomed.
Treatment and care Oily scalp, oily hair with dry ends
Proper care for oily scalp
The first thing you need to start with is nutrition. Review your eating habits and diet. Avoid everything fatty, fried and carcinogenic. It would be a good idea to reduce your consumption of sweets or even give up baking and chocolate. Instead, you need to eat fresh vegetables, fruits, dried fruits and honey every day. It will have a good effect on the condition of your hair and giving up bad habits. Alcohol and smoking only make things worse.
External care also has its own rules that must be followed. If you have oily scalp, you should avoid the following points:
- Using a hair dryer
- Washing your hair with hot water (it is better to wash your hair with cool water)
- Complex tight hairstyles and styling
- Styling products
- Long hair (hair should be of medium length or short during treatment)
- Using curling irons and straightening irons
- Metal accessories: hairpins, barrettes, bobby pins, etc.
- Head massage
- Contact of the brush with the skin while combing
- Frequent scratching
- Care that does not match your hair type
- Hair coloring
- Perm.
It is also worth washing your comb regularly, because particles of sebum remain on it. A dirty brush spreads old oils through your hair.
Washing head
The most common myths and misconceptions relate to washing your hair. Some people think that you need to wash oily hair as often as possible, others think that you should wash your hair less often, then your hair will become less oily. Both of these statements are misconceptions. You need to wash your hair as it gets dirty and regularly, not every day.
Frequent washing, on the contrary, stimulates the secretion of sebum. Hard water and aggressive components of shampoos negatively affect the scalp and force it to constantly replenish the damaged protective film, which causes the hair to become oily at the roots even more intensely than before.
It is best to wash your hair in the morning, as the sebaceous glands work most actively at night. Determining the regularity of washing in each individual case can only be done experimentally. However, try to avoid daily washing and completely give up the intention of washing your hair several times a day. The best option is to wash your hair once every 3 days.
Hair washing should consist of two stages:
- Cleansing
- Hydration
To cleanse, you need to use a mild shampoo without parabens, sulfates and silicones.
When washing your hair, a small amount of shampoo should first be applied to your hand. Then add some water, preferably cool. After this, lather the shampoo and apply it to your head. It is important to repeat this action twice. Then rinse the shampoo thoroughly. Shampoo residue on the hair negatively affects its condition and weighs down already heavy, oily hair.
Helpful Tips:
- While applying shampoo, it is good to massage your head. This will improve blood circulation and stimulate the hair follicles.
- If you have an oily scalp and dry hair, you should only apply shampoo to the scalp. When rinsing off the shampoo, the remaining product will end up on the ends. For dry hair, this rinsing is enough to remain clean, but not over-dried. After shampoo, apply a nourishing conditioner or balm to the ends of your hair.
- It is advisable not to wash your hair with running hard water. It is best to soften the water first or, in extreme cases, boil it. If this is not possible, you need to finish washing your hair with slightly oxidized water. This can be regular or apple cider vinegar in a proportion of 1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water, citric acid or lemon juice diluted in water. Herbal infusions are good for rinsing. Chamomile has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Oak bark will help normalize hair secretion. True, this infusion can color hair, so it is well suited for owners of dark hair and red-haired girls. An infusion of calendula and nettle is also good for rinsing.
Products for oily scalp care
Only proper care can help you solve the problem of oily scalp and seborrhea without destroying your hair.
Shampoo
As has already become clear, it is best to choose a mild shampoo, without aggressive detergents. As a rule, shampoos from the mass market are guilty of the presence of sulfates, parabens, silicones and other chemicals harmful to hair. Professional brands produce more natural and gentle cosmetics. But even among budget shampoo lines there are decent options. Carefully study the label and composition of the product before purchasing.
You can enrich your shampoo yourself at home by adding a couple of drops of aloe juice or gel to it. Essential oils can be used for the same purpose. How to make shampoo at home?
Shampoo must be for oily or combination hair types (if the hair itself is dry). Shampoos for dry, damaged and colored hair will only weigh down your hair and make your hair even greasy. There will be no benefit from them. The color of the shampoo should be as transparent as possible. White color indicates the presence of particles, which can subsequently weigh down the hair.
If you have dandruff, you can use medicated shampoos. But if the scalp is simply oily, and seborrhea is not observed, such shampoos are not the best option, since they destroy all pathogenic flora, which on a healthy scalp will cause a disruption of the microbiocenosis.
Frequently changing shampoo only causes stress. However, so that the scalp does not get used to the same product, the shampoo should be changed once every 1-2 months.
Dry shampoos
You can urgently tidy up your hair when you can’t wash it using dry shampoo. This product is most often sold as a spray and is a fine powder. Small particles of the product absorb excess oil, making your hair look tidier. There are many manufacturers of dry shampoos on the market. You can find both expensive and cheap options.
An alternative to dry shampoo at home can be talc, powder, powder, starch and even flour. However, you need to be very careful with such improvised means. They can be noticeable on the hair, and the effect of clean hair cannot be achieved.
It is worth noting that using dry shampoo can never replace washing your hair. Therefore, it is better to use this remedy rarely and only in the most extreme situations.
Balms and conditioners
If your hair is very oily, it is not advisable to use nourishing conditioners and balms. In the case of combination hair, refusing to use balm, conditioner and nourishing masks can worsen the condition of the hair.
Despite the fact that in the store you can easily find 2 in 1 shampoos, which supposedly already contain conditioner or balm, it is better to give preference to separate products. Using shampoo and conditioner separately, you can easily adjust the process and areas of product application.
