Did you know that the simplest things you do can have an impact on the condition of your hair? Such is the case when dealing with oily hair. If you are looking for ways to address this common hair issue, you need to get to the roots and causes of oily hair so you can fix them.
Constant Fiddling With Your Hair
Do you like to touch your hair with your hands so much? You need to break that habit. Your hands produce oil and touching your hair using your hands can facilitate in that transfer of oil. Aside from oil, you could also transfer dirt from your hands to your hair. You need to minimise this habit in order to inhibit one of the causes of oily hair.
Product Buildup
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This is not just about products that are known to weigh down your hair. Any styling product you use can leave behind residues that weigh down your hair and make it look oily. There are two things you can do about it: 1) you can reduce your usage of styling products or 2) you can lather your hair with scalp to ensure that any residue is removed from your scalp.
Not Cleaning Your Hairbrush
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This is something that you are probably guilty of. But did you know that dirty hair brushes are one of the leading causes of oily hair? Hence, it is a good practice to wash your brush regularly. This will get rid of any dead skin cells, oil, and other residues that might cling onto the bristles and could get transferred to your hair.
Incorrect Use of Products
Matching the right product to your hair is important beyond seeing the effects that it promises to bring to your hair. When you use the wrong products for your hair type, it is one of the causes of oily hair. If you have no idea what product to use to avoid your hair being oily, you can consult your hairstylist. They can diagnose your scalp condition and your hair type and make recommendations as to the best products to care for your hair without leaving it oily.
Which of these causes of oily hair can you attribute to your hair problem?
Abby
Abigail is a travel enthusiast who enjoys trying new foodie destinations. She graduated with a degree in Creative Writing and has worked as a web content writer since 2010. She enjoys writing about travel, lifestyle, beauty, hair care, and wellness.
Great writing, thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Great read! I use to suffer from oily hair and i agree that these things listed makes a huge difference, I now have healthy hair and the oil build up has stopped, this blog is on point as I used these methods myself! Thanks for Sharing great information!
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