Unfortunately, not all shampoos that can be found on store shelves are of high quality and healthy for hair. Those who do not trust the quality of commercial shampoos can use the recipes collected in this article. All of the listed ways to replace shampoo are available, simple and useful, making them an excellent alternative to purchased products.

1. Instead of shampoo, you can wash your hair with an egg. Don't be surprised, egg yolk combined with water has excellent detergent properties. To make your egg shampoo, you need two yolks, half a glass of warm water, some lemon juice and olive oil. Stir all ingredients, then whisk well and apply to hair. After holding them on your hair for a few minutes, rinse off like a regular shampoo. Using this recipe every two washes, you will quickly see how soft and manageable your hair will become.


2. Once upon a time, shampoos were not common, and instead our parents used soapy water successfully. However, if you wash your hair with any modern commercial soap - no matter whether it is for children or household soap, your head will most likely itch, and your hair will become dry and faded. Water made with your own hand-made soap will give a completely different result. Make your own soap, put the best oils in it - palm, coconut or any other according to your tastes, taking into account the type and condition of your hair. Such a composition will not harm your hair, since it will not contain substances harmful to the hair. You will see how pleasant and beneficial it is to wash your hair with such soap. We advise you to use this recipe every other time.


3. Such available products as starch and mustard will also be able to replace the shampoo. They come in handy for creating dry shampoo. Rub a few tablespoons of starch with dry palms into the scalp, and then wipe your hair with a dry towel, removing the starch residues. By the same principle, you can use dry mustard or its solution. For the solution, you will need 5 tablespoons of mustard for two liters of water. It is necessary to rinse your hair with a mustard solution, massage your scalp and rinse your hair with water. If you wash your hair according to this recipe, for example, every other time, then after a month you will probably notice that your hair stays clean longer, and its appearance has noticeably improved.


4. You can make your own shampoo. For example, here's a recipe for herbal and beer shampoo. To make such a shampoo, you will need a spoonful of calendula flowers, chamomile, a spoonful of oak bark and a glass of warm beer. Stir it all, strain after half an hour and use instead of your regular shampoo. The natural ingredients of such a remedy will help restore weakened hair by saturating it with essential vitamins.


5. White clay has good detergent properties. It perfectly helps with seborrhea and dandruff, makes hair light and shiny. To use clay instead of shampoo, you need to dilute the clay powder to a mushy state, and then apply this gruel to your hair, massage and rinse. The result will certainly delight you, and most likely you will often start using clay instead of shampoo.


6. There is an old alternative, rye bread. According to this recipe, the bread crumb should be soaked in water and left in a warm place for several days. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the head and hair and then rinsed with water. This method can significantly improve the condition of the hair and scalp, as rye bread contains, in particular, the B vitamin, which contributes to the growth and shine of hair. However, it is not a fact that even the constant use of rye bread, which is sold in the store today, will give the desired result. In addition, this method is very laborious and costly for daily use, it can be quite suitable when considered as a mask.


7. Try baking soda. Soda is very good at cleansing hair from chemical formations. The recipe for this "shampoo" is extremely simple - it's just an aqueous solution of soda. Its concentration depends on the type of your hair. You can only find the right amount of soda empirically, and start from one tablespoon per glass of water. You can moisten your head with a saline solution and massage the hair roots, and then rinse off like a regular shampoo. There is no need to use the entire prepared solution in one wash. A glass of such a tool can last for a week or two with reasonable spending.


8. Use apple cider vinegar as a conditioner. This product is very beneficial for hair, it makes it easier to detangle, regulates its pH-balance, smoothes the cuticle. A mixture of 1 tablespoon of vinegar diluted in a glass of water lasts for a long time. Unused mixture can be poured through a funnel into an old conditioner bottle and consumed as needed.

Constant use of the shampoo is addictive, and the first time after you stop using it, the hair will get dirty faster. This period can last from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, it all depends on the characteristics of your hair. Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with that, the hair just gets used to more gentle removal of dirt from the hair. Over time, excess sebum will no longer be produced. In any case, if the transition period is prolonged, you can use less vinegar if this is the recipe, or rinse your hair with lemon juice.

Too dry hair can be moisturized by using honey instead of apple cider vinegar as a conditioner.

Of course, giving up shampoo, it is worth giving up other hair care products - lipsticks, varnishes or gels. Yes, additional funds are not needed - the hair becomes obedient and lies surprisingly well.

It is very helpful to use alternative products when washing children when the scalp produces significantly less oil.

The last of the proposed methods, namely the use of baking soda and vinegar, will be very unsuitable for owners of dry hair. Baking soda and vinegar are very good for oily hair, because they significantly dry the skin and hair.

How to care for oily hair?

If your hair turns oily quickly, the ends are not split, after washing there is no feeling of tightness of the scalp - congratulations! You are the owner of oily hair! Let's try to figure out whether you should be upset about this, or is it better to be happy.

Oily hair is a real hassle. After all, they have to be washed almost every day, as they quickly become salted. And this happens due to a violation of the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which are located in the hair follicles. The concept of "oily hair" is not entirely correct, since the scalp is oily, but because the fat very quickly forms a thin film over the entire surface of the hair, the hair becomes oily too.

But oily hair also has a ton of positives. So, for example, thanks to the oily film, your hair will be reliably protected from external negative environmental influences. They are not afraid of either heat or cold. And the owners of oily hair do not face such a problem as split ends.

If you take proper care of your oily hair, it will no longer be a hassle for you. Experienced trichologists say that care for oily hair much easier than dry. A beauty pantry will tell you how to do it correctly.

General rules for the care of oily hair.

1. The most important rule is to wash your hair as needed. Forget about washing your hair too often. This is not true. If you find the right shampoo for oily hair care, it will only benefit them. Try to find a shampoo that is as low in additives and fragrances as possible.

2. Do not use soap instead of shampoo, as it dries out the hair, it loses strength and becomes brittle and dull.

3. Wash your hair in warm water, as hot water stimulates the sebaceous glands and hair becomes even more oily.

4. Lather your hair with shampoo several times.

6. Try to use a hair dryer to dry oily hair as little as possible.

7. Long hair becomes oily faster than short hair. Therefore, it is best to have a fashionable haircut. And it will become much easier to style your hair, and it will stay clean and well-groomed for much longer.

8. Watch your diet: as far as possible, exclude fatty, starchy, sweet, overly salty and spicy foods.

Oily hair care.

• Now you can start washing your hair directly. Thoroughly lather the shampoo with water in a separate bowl, and apply to the hair and only then gently apply it to the hair. This method does not injure the hair. Foam is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the hair and gets rid of grease and dirt.

• Rinse off the shampoo as thoroughly as possible.

• After shampooing, apply a mask for oily hair that you can easily prepare yourself: 1 h. Mix a spoonful of vodka and 1 teaspoon of water with the yolk and apply the resulting mass to the hair. Leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

• And do not forget to rinse your hair with homemade lotions for oily hair or infusions after each wash. Add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the water for a great hair rinse.

• Hair is best dried naturally. Don't rub them too hard with a towel or blow dry.

The sebaceous glands are located at the roots in the upper layer of the epidermis, as a result of which, when they are accelerated, the hair quickly becomes oily. When subcutaneous fat is produced in moderation, it performs important protective functions: it prevents hair breakage and splitting, protects it from dandruff, and gives the hair a beautiful look. When fat is produced in large quantities, hair becomes a nightmare for all modern women.

External causes of oily hair

• daily use of a hair dryer, straightening iron, curling iron and other thermal devices;
• frequent and prolonged hair brushing procedure with a massage brush;
• incorrectly selected hair care products, their incorrect use;
• long-term wear of synthetic hats;
• frequent washing of the head with hot water;
• environmental impact;
• unbalanced diet.

Internal causes of oily hair

• gastrointestinal diseases;
• diseases of the genital organs;
• increased testosterone;
• genetics;
• congenital infectious diseases;
• malfunctioning of the thyroid gland;
• puberty;
• constant stress, prolonged depression;
• chronic diseases of the nervous system;
• taking contraceptives, hormones, steroids.

Basic rules for oily hair care

1. If possible, stop using a hair dryer, curling iron, hot curlers and curling irons altogether. Otherwise, limit yourself to a cold temperature regime.
2. Get a range of hair care products that include lemon. When using lotions and conditioners, apply them all along the hair, avoiding the roots.
3. Do not abuse baths, saunas, hot baths. Wear a silicone cap in the pool, always rinse your hair after contact with chlorinated water.
4. Thermal protection products will help to normalize the level of fluid in the hair structure and reduce the work of the sebaceous glands. These include spray, varnish, foam, mousse, gel, wax, serum.
5. If you dye your hair, do the procedure no more than once a month. In this case, you need to choose a shampoo and conditioner marked "for colored oily hair."
6. Wash your hair with warm water, the maximum temperature of which does not exceed 28 degrees. The procedure should always be carried out in the morning, because a lot of subcutaneous fat (sebum) is produced at night. It is advisable to wash your hair no more than three times a week.
7. If you like curly curls, we recommend getting a perm. It keeps the subcutaneous fat in the root zone, thereby keeping the hair well-groomed and clean for longer.
8. Change your bedding often, especially your pillowcase. At night, the sebaceous glands work at an accelerated rate, as a result of which the fat is absorbed into the tissue.
9. Avoid spicy, salty and fatty foods. Switch to proper nutrition, it contains a maximum of useful vitamins and minerals. Eat less baked goods and sweets. Remember, carbonated drinks, unnatural juices, fruit drinks and too sweet compotes are your main enemies. Squat more on green herbal tea and still mineral water.
10. Choose products only for oily hair, as they reduce oil production.
11. In summer, use appropriate UV protection products of the highest level, and cover your hair with a hat. In winter, wear a hat that doesn't fit snugly around your head.
12. Do not use massage brushes with sharp teeth to brush your hair. Give up iron hairpins, tight elastic bands and too pulled-in hairstyles (ponytail, tight braid, etc.). Try to wear loose hair or braid it loosely.

Trichologists say that it is harmful to wash oily hair every day, since the sebum level is replenished in the upper layer of the epidermis within 3 days. If you wash your hair every day, sebum will not actually have time to accumulate in such a short time, as a result of which the subcutaneous glands will work at an accelerated pace. To keep your hair safe, follow a few simple guidelines.

Wean your hair from everyday washing. To begin with, make an interval between procedures 6-8 hours, then 8-10, 12, 14 and so on, until you reach an interval of 3 days. If you can't afford this "luxury" because of important meetings, use cornstarch and hair talc. They will absorb excess oil, due to which the hair will look more well-groomed. You can also use dry shampoos of the professional series, the above-described components are already included in their composition. Wear headbands, wide headbands, nice hats or scarves.

Apply shampoo correctly. First, squeeze some of the product into the palm of your hand and rub them together until a thick foam forms. Moisten hair with plenty of warm water, then lather the root zone and massage it for 1 minute. Then you need to rinse off the shampoo and repeat the manipulations, but now distribute the product along the entire length of the hair, not forgetting about the roots. Rinse again and repeat the steps 1 more time. The first wash with shampoo washes away dirt and dust, the second removes applied cosmetics (foam, mousse, varnish, etc.), the third cleans the hair from subcutaneous fat.

After using the shampoo, a balm is applied. It is strongly not recommended to cover the roots with it, since the main properties of the conditioner are to smooth hair scales and give shine. The balm has a dense and oily consistency, it clogs the pores, which causes the glands to produce more oil. Apply the composition along the entire length, departing from the root zone by 2-3 cm.

Important!
Wash your hair only with warm or cool water. Hot is strictly prohibited. It dries hair, irritates the scalp and accelerates the secretion of fat. Cold and warm, on the other hand, moisturize the hair, eliminate the statistical effect and add shine.

1. If you have not opted for blow-drying your hair, use a diffuser more often. In such a nozzle, air is distributed to the sides, so the roots do not come under the influence of temperature.
2. In order to straighten your hair with an iron, you do not need to grab them at the roots. Sebum has a dense and viscous consistency, under the action of two heated plates, it melts, and then you distribute it with your own hands along the entire length of the hair.
3. Rub your hair less during the day, especially in the root zone. Comb the strands from the ends to the roots, squeezing them in the middle with your hands and gradually working upward. If you are still tempted to comb your hair, wash your hands well. For intermediate brushing, use a wooden or plastic comb with wide and wide teeth. Give up the iron combs, such a tool is a thing of the past.
4. Choose mousses, foams, serums and sprays for styling. They do not contain oils, so they do not weigh down the hair, but on the contrary, give it volume and lift the curls at the roots. Be wary of styling products that are designed to add shine to hair, they are not suitable for oily hair.
5. If you decide to do a perm, choose the latest gentle techniques. They are designed for shorter wear, but you won't ruin your hair.

In the fight against excess fat secretions, crushed sea salt will help you. Take 150 gr. and place it on a cotton handkerchief or gauze, tie a knot. Massage the scalp for about a quarter of an hour, paying special attention to the areas behind the ears, parting and hairline at the forehead.

Aromatic combing
This procedure is only suitable for girls who wash their hair daily. Carrying out simple manipulations, you slow down the work of the sebaceous glands, as you saturate the skin with essential oils. Take sandalwood ether, rosemary ether and grapefruit ether in equal proportions. Apply the composition to a flat, wide comb and begin to slowly comb the hair, moving from the back of the head, gradually moving to the sides and forehead. Perform the procedure for 15 minutes. The frequency of application is 2 times a month.

Fir infusion

Brew 65 gr. fir needles in 700 ml. boiling water, leave the composition for 3 hours. After the time has elapsed, add the cucumber chopped in a blender and 100 ml. ethyl alcohol, strain the infusion and rub well into the scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes. The recommended course duration is 20 procedures with a frequency of 1 time per 5 days. If the result is insufficient, add 5 more sessions.

Lemon infusion
Cut 1 lemon into thin slices, add 40 ml to it. vinegar and steam in 600 ml. boiling water. Wait at least 3 hours, rub the broth into the scalp and distribute it evenly over the hair. Apply the product once every 10 days.

Birch shampoo
Pour in 50 ml. birch sap, 50 gr. sage and 120 gr. oak bark 700 ml. hot water, wait 1 hour. Strain through a colander or cheesecloth, add 100 ml. vodka / cognac and 3 egg yolks, beat with a mixer. Shampoo your hair several times, remove with cool water. The frequency of use varies from 1 to 2 times a week.

Tired of dealing with oily hair? Wean them off daily washing, do not use products that contain oils, with the exception of scented comb. When using a straightening iron, do not treat the root area; try to blow-dry your hair only in a cold setting. Eat less spicy, salty and fatty foods, drink about 3 liters of liquid per day.

Video: how to get rid of oily hair

If the head becomes dirty after 8-12 hours after washing, we can talk about a dysfunction of the sebaceous glands. Their work deteriorates due to hormonal disruptions, diseases of the digestive organs and an unbalanced diet. Regular stress, fungal infections and some medications affect the condition of the scalp. To reduce the amount of fat produced and get rid of the cosmetic problem, it is worth changing your habits.

Menu for beautiful hair

Treatment of the sebaceous glands begins with a consultation with a trichologist. It will be needed for people whose scalp not only quickly becomes oily, but also becomes covered with a crust of dead epidermis. Symptoms indicate seborrheic dermatitis. Only specialized cosmetics and preparations can remove dandruff and restore the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands. Traditional methods will not save you from a fungal infection, but will only exacerbate the problem.

A doctor should be consulted even if there is no dandruff. A trichologist or dermatologist should send the patient for a blood test to check their hormone levels. In women, hair quickly becomes dirty due to excess testosterone and progesterone. The concentration of hormones increases due to malfunctioning of the ovaries, as well as during pregnancy. Of course, expectant mothers will just have to wait and carefully select hair cosmetics. But girls with hormonal disorders can be offered drugs that normalize testosterone levels and reduce the amount of sebum produced.

If the reproductive organs and the thyroid gland are in complete order, it is worth revising the diet. The function of the sebaceous glands is impaired in case of problems with the digestive tract. But the health of the intestines and stomach directly depends on the products that a person eats.

• rich meat and mushroom soups;
• sausage sandwiches;
• fried potatoes;
• semi-finished products;
• fast food.

Hair condition will improve if a person gives up sweets and instant coffee. Eliminate white bread, alcohol and hot spices from the menu. He will stop eating lunch at a fast food cafe and start preparing diet meals on his own more often.

Help to normalize the work of the digestive organs and sebaceous glands:

• peanuts and almonds;
• citruses, especially oranges;
• dairy products;
• oatmeal and bran;
• corn and wheat groats;
• raisins and dried pumpkin seeds;
• beans, peas, lentils and beans;
• boiled eggs and steamed omelets;
• freshly squeezed carrot juice.

Vegetable salads and stews are useful for excess sebum. Broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs contain fiber that cleanses the intestines, speeds up metabolism and improves the condition of the upper layers of the epidermis.

It is advised to supplement proper nutrition with vitamin complexes, which contain silicon, iron, retinol, B12 and tocopherol. If your hair becomes greasy quickly, iron and pantothenic acid will help. Cauliflower, beef liver, beets, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and broccoli are rich in elements.

The metabolism and function of the sebaceous glands are improved thanks to clean, non-carbonated water. The liquid prevents blockage of hair follicles, activates metabolism and moisturizes the skin from the inside. To keep the curls clean and voluminous for up to 2-3 days, you need to drink 2 liters of water daily.

Bad habits

Hair that turns oily after 10-12 hours should not be dried with a hairdryer or styled with irons. It is not recommended to use a curling iron often. The scalp dries up due to the hot air, and the sebaceous glands begin to work more actively to moisturize it, because their main task is to nourish and restore the upper layers of the epidermis.

Do not overuse shampooing. Of course, girls want their hairstyle to always look fresh and well-groomed. But you have to be patient. It is recommended to take two or three day breaks between cleansing procedures. And to keep your hair voluminous and beautiful longer, you need to touch it with your hands as little as possible.

It is useful to comb the curls several times a day. It is better to use plastic combs, which are regularly washed under the tap with antibacterial soap. Thanks to the comb, the sebum produced by the glands is distributed along the entire length, rather than accumulating at the roots.

Owners of problem hair are advised to avoid synthetic hats and give up tight bundles that impair blood circulation. When styling, do not overuse gels, waxes and foams. And it is better to refuse such funds for 1-2 months. Fixing compounds clog the pores, so the work of the sebaceous glands deteriorates. If the hairstyle does not hold its shape without foam or wax, then during washing, natural scrubs should be rubbed into the scalp. They unclog pores and neutralize the negative effects of styling products.

With an excess of sebum, it is recommended to wear short hair or medium length hairstyles. Buy shampoos that do not contain proteins, lipid complexes and silicone. Additives only make curls heavier and reduce volume. Hairdressers advise transparent cosmetics. Excess fat that accumulates on the roots can be removed with dry shampoos.

You should not give up balms and masks, but they should be light and nutritious. But with natural oils, you need to be careful. Only apply repairing products to the ends if they are dry and brittle. And the roots are not lubricated with oils so as not to clog the pores, or the formulations are thoroughly washed out with shampoos with SLS.

Hot shower lovers are advised to monitor the temperature while washing their hair. The water should be lukewarm, otherwise sebum production will increase. For a while, it is worth giving up baths and saunas. High temperatures and hot steam negatively affect the condition of the hair and the upper layers of the epidermis.

Rescue masks and rinses

If you are still far from washing your hair, but your hairstyle looks unkempt and dirty, homemade dry shampoo will save you. You will need potato and cornstarch, a wide paint brush, and natural cocoa powder. Blondes are advised to take a little brown supplement, but brunettes, on the contrary, cannot be stingy so that the curls are not covered with artificial "gray hair".

Dry powders are mixed in a plate or bowl and applied with a brush to the roots. Leave for 30-40 minutes so that the composition absorbs excess fat. The remains are combed out with a comb. This shampoo will add volume and healthy shine.

The function of the sebaceous glands is restored with clay masks. There are several options for remedies:

1. Combine a sachet of red powder with 30 g of dry mustard. By adding hot water in a thin stream, prepare a creamy paste. Rub your fingers into the roots before water treatments. Wrap it up for 15 minutes with a plastic bag and a woolen scarf. With a slight burning sensation, you need to be patient, and with a strong one, immediately wash off the composition with warm water.
2. Dilute two bags of blue clay with 2-3 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar. Essence and table version will not work, it is too aggressive. Pour a little water into the mass so that it becomes watery. The procedure takes half an hour. The remaining clay is washed off with a mild shampoo. After the mask, the hair is rinsed with water, to which a glass of apple cider vinegar is added.
3. Dilute white clay with mineral water to a creamy thickness, just take a drink without gas. Leave on roots under a plastic cap and a handkerchief for 30 minutes. Lubricate the ends, if dry, with coconut or olive oil. Although burdock is also suitable.
4. If the scalp is delicate and sensitive, blue clay is mixed not with apple cider vinegar, but with kefir. The fermented milk supplement moisturizes and nourishes the roots.

Chicken yolk helps to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands. The workpiece is whipped with a whisk and poured into a lush mass of 2-3 tbsp. l. lemon juice. Better than freshly squeezed, in the store version there are many preservatives that will worsen the condition of the hair. The egg product is kept for 30-40 minutes. And so that there is no unpleasant smell, it is worth rinsing the curls with herbal decoctions with mint or eucalyptus.

Owners of thin hair are advised to alternate clay masks with nourishing oils. Use olive, almond, or coconut. Mix in equal proportions with grapefruit or orange juice, always fresh. Oils moisturize the scalp, so the sebaceous glands begin to produce less fat. And the juices enrich the upper layers of the epidermis with vitamins that restore and strengthen the hair follicles.

It is recommended to rub a paste of sea salt into the skin during washing, and brunettes are advised to pay attention to the coffee grounds. Homemade scrubs restore blood circulation in the deep layers of the epidermis and prevent clogged pores. Only hard particles can injure the roots, so movements should be slow and accurate.

The remains of scrubs and medical masks are washed out with herbal decoctions. With increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, they save:

• mountain ash bark and berries;
• sage;
• chamomile inflorescences;
• nettle;
• plantain leaves;
• Oak bark;
• peppermint;
• St. John's wort.

Natural raw materials are brewed with boiling water and insisted on vodka. Alcoholic herbal lotions can be diluted with water, added to masks, or rubbed into the scalp.

The work of the sebaceous glands does not return to normal within 1-2 weeks. It will take several months for the condition of the scalp and hair to improve. The main thing is to regularly use folk remedies, select gentle shampoos and forget about the existence of a curling iron, hair dryer and iron. And also stick to a proper diet and drink plenty of water.

Video: how to get rid of oily hair

Increased oiliness is caused by excessive sebum secretion, which clogs the hair roots, which can subsequently cause hair loss and dandruff. Poor hair care, heredity, unhealthy diet, taking medications, as well as various stresses, hormonal imbalance, sudden changes in temperature, and the season can become the reasons for increased sebum secretion.

How should you properly wash your oily hair?

1. You can't do it every day

Shampooing, especially with oily shampoo, will wash out the natural oil. Because of this, the sebaceous glands begin to produce more oils than normal. To restore balance, wash your hair about three times a week.

The first week, when the sebaceous glands are producing a lot of oil, the strands will look greasy. During this period, in order to hide the fat content, leaving the house, you can wear a hat.

At the end of the week, you need to pay attention to the condition of the hair: has its greasiness decreased? If nothing has changed, we reduce the number of washing processes to 2 times a week.

A week later, we check again. If the result has not changed again, start washing your hair every other day. You most likely have a genetic predisposition to oil production, so simply reducing the frequency of shampooing will not be enough.

2. The use of shampoo also affects the production of oil by the sebaceous glands.

Try not to apply too much shampoo. A coin-sized amount is enough. If you have very thick and long hair, you can increase the dose, if you have short and thin hair, reduce it. You do not need to rub shampoo into the scalp for half an hour - this only stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil.

3. The conditioner should be excluded from the used care products.

Shampooing several times a week is sufficient for conditioning. Using this product will only increase the grease level, which will increase the need for frequent washing and will lead to an increase in oil production.

4. Use a procedure to remove excess sebum using clay

Such a clay that absorbs and binds excess fat is commercially available in all pharmacies. It is an excellent treatment for oily hair. Hair should be washed in the morning, since the activation of the sebaceous glands occurs at night.

The scalp becomes more sensitive due to the irritation caused by greasy hair. In this regard, it is necessary to reduce the number of other irritants: less often subject the strands to blow-dry and not wash them with hot water, braid them in braids that are too tight, wear hats and hair ornaments that pull them together.

The head should be washed with a little warm water so as not to provoke the sebaceous glands to produce fat when using hot water. You should exclude the use of brushes that promote the distribution of sebum through the hair and to the roots. Better to use a comb.

Rinses and balms also do not need to be used for oily type, greasy hair practically does not need them, unlike dry hair.

Shampoos for oily hair

The range of hair care products, namely shampoos, is diverse. For example, the Italian company Selective Professional produces shampoos that normalize the functions of the sebaceous glands, the German manufacturer Londa - products containing liquid keratin that can add volume to hair and cleanse the roots and scalp from excess oil.

Directional shampoos (elite) are also on sale, however, their cost significantly exceeds the price of other shampoos. For example, the Spanish brand Beauty Image produces a product that contains active substances that optimize the structure of sebaceous hair and normalize the condition of the scalp.

Folk remedies

A good remedy is to use medium or fine salt, laundry soap (domestic 72%), a pinch of chamomile (or one bag of chamomile tea) and regular shampoo (without balm).

Chamomile should be steeped in hot water, taken in large quantities. In the presence of hard water, it is better to use boiled water. Then dilute until warm. Hair must be lathered with laundry soap, rub the salt lightly into the scalp. There will be no foam. Then rinse with water. Hair will seem a little sticky - it should be. Then wash your hair again with shampoo and rinse with chamomile water.

Wrap your head with a towel, hold for 5-10 minutes, then dry without a hairdryer. The following procedure can be carried out without salt and should be applied about twice a week.

Another great recipe that has gained popularity among owners of oily hair is the use of juice from peeled potatoes, grated on a fine grater.

To 6 st. l. juice add curdled milk (200 ml). The mass is first applied to the roots, gradually spreading along the entire length. Cover your head with plastic and wrap with a towel for about half an hour. Then you need to wash off the composition with water and wash your hair with shampoo.

This mask will show a positive result after the first use.

Nature has rewarded me with oily hair. In the morning I wake up, look at myself in the mirror and am horrified. My hair, as if I had never seen shampoo, balm, hair dryer, or other attributes of beauty. We must do something about this disgrace! I turned to a specialist for help, tried traditional medicine recipes, went to my friends for advice. As a result, I developed a personal plan of action on how to put my hair in order. Now let's go in order!

Why is my hair permanently oily?

I started by figuring out the reasons why my hair quickly becomes oily and ugly? I delved deeper into the course of anatomy and concluded that the appearance of the curls is associated with the smooth operation of my sebaceous glands. They produce a secret that, mixing with sweat and dust, covers each hair with a film. Excess oily secretions and causes the same greasy shine.

Moreover, excess of this secretion penetrates into the skin pores of the head and blocks the access of oxygen and moisture ... As a result, the nutrition of the hair is disrupted, and they begin not only to get greasy, but also to fall out. Worse, dandruff appears. According to experts, this is how seborrheic dermatitis manifests itself.

What is the reason?

How to properly care for oily hair?

With a determined attitude, I went to see a trichologist. What is the mysterious name ?! But there is nothing complicated about it. The word "tricho" in translation from Greek means hair, and "logos" - science. Therefore, a trichologist is a specialist who deals with the science of the health of the hairline. That is what I need!

First of all, in order to learn how to properly care for your hair, you need to determine your hair type. Dry looks clean even a week after shampooing. The normal ones can be tidied up at intervals of 3-4 days. Well, the fatty type requires increased daily attention.

And here are a few rules for the care of oily hair, which the trichologist recommended to me

The trichologist recommended that I choose a special shampoo from the professional or organic series. The products offered by household chemicals stores are oversaturated with chemical additives, and oily hair needs gentle care. For this type, plant-based shampoos with extracts of nettle, calamus root, sage, horsetail, as well as rich in protein, trace elements, vitamins of groups A, C and E are suitable.

How to properly wash oily hair

While looking for shampoo, I found an excuse to meet with my girlfriends. Together with them, I managed to compose the top new products for the care of a fat head.

So, about the funds on our list

On the advice of a specialist, I went to a professional cosmetics store. Here I was recommended to purchase a medicinal zinc oxide shampoo, a substance that reduces the amount of secretion secreted from the sebaceous glands ... It relieves and repairs irritated skin and is suitable for frequent use. As they say, the effect is obvious.

10 days after applying it, I felt a noticeable improvement in the condition of my hair. I started to wash my hair not every day, but every 3 days! It was a small victory. Then, on the recommendation of a trichologist, I switched to shampoo for regular use , but also from the professional series.

Oily hair care products

The next step in the study of proper care for my hair was the selection of additional funds

1. From time to time, I deeply cleanse the scalp with peeling shampoo ... Good old henna, as well as sulsena paste and clay dries the skin quite well.
2. Before washing your hair with shampoo, it is better degrease the skin with carrot or aloe juice, fermented milk products ... They are applied to the strands in a warm form, then they wrap the head with a towel for an hour.
3. After shampooing well rinse with acidified water - with lemon or citric acid.

Another way to reduce greasiness is use masks ... The trichologist recommended performing such procedures as a course. Apply the mask to unwashed curls, wrap your head in plastic, and on top with a towel. Under the influence of temperature, the components that make up the mask are better absorbed into the skin. Keep from 30 minutes to an hour. The required solution is easy to prepare at home.

• The simplest mask with kefir ... It must be applied and held for 30 minutes.
• Tar is known as an effective exfoliating agent and an excellent antiseptic, its only drawback is its specific smell. If there is an opportunity to move to the dacha for a while, then you can cook tar mask ... It is prepared using 40 gr. alcohol, 75 gr. olive oil, 5 gr. tar. This product is suitable for the treatment of oily and brittle hair.
• Another recipe: grated ginger root and juice is squeezed out of the resulting mass. Strands after such a medicine become beautiful and shiny.
• I also liked the masks with burdock oil, half honey with an egg, and also with raw potato juice mixed with kefir.

Traditional methods of treatment

After a visit to the trichologist, I began to wash off the shampoo with herbal infusion or decoction.

I adopted a simple recipe: 2 tbsp. tablespoons of nettle leaves, coltsfoot, calamus or burdock (which is at hand) put in a container together or separately, pour a liter of boiling water, boil, insist and rinse your head.

Revitalize and strengthen the hairline. Such grandmother's recipes - the sea, choose any! I liked some of them.

• Rub the rowan berries with mint leaves ... Apply the resulting gruel to the scalp, hold for 30 minutes and then rinse.
• A similar compress can be prepared from plantain or dandelion greens .
• The next option is for rinsing: 1 tbsp. Dissolve a spoonful of mustard powder in water and pour a couple of liters of boiling water .
• For rinsing very oily hair, prepare a solution of water with ammonia in the proportion: per liter a teaspoon of alcohol .
• Pour boiling water over the needles of any coniferous plant , boil for about 20 minutes, then strain and rinse your head.

I learned about some tricks that will help to keep my oily hair tidy. To quickly tidy up, you can only wash the bangs, temples and the top of the hair, and collect the rest in a ponytail. It turns out beautifully from above, but not visible from behind.

Another female trick: to powder all the same prominent places with dry powder with talcum powder, after a while, comb and style.

By the way, it is better to fix the hairstyle with gel or spray. Conditioners and mousses are not very suitable for styling strands that are prone to grease. they add an oily sheen.

What else do you need to do to tidy up your hair?

At first , fix your food. Give up fatty, sweet and starchy foods. Organize healthy, nutritious and fortified meals for yourself. I'm sure it will do my hair well and.