Does your hair get greasy just the day after you have shampooed? If yes, then you have an oily hair and need these home remedies for greasy hair.
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Our scalps secrete oil and that is natural. But if your sebaceous glands secrete too much oil, then your hair will be greasy and unmanageable.
Causes of greasy hair
There can be a number of factors that can cause greasy hair. The most common causes, however, are:
- Excessive stress
- Inadequate hair care routine
- Changes in abnormality
- Inheritance
- Consuming excessively oily food
Greasy hair is not just undesirable but also unmanageable. They are also more susceptible to itchiness, irritation and dandruff.
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If you don’t want your hair to look dull, grimy and lifeless, then try these natural remedies now. You will have to keep your scalp clean by removing the excess oil from it. No, you do not have to shampoo regularly, because that will wreak havoc on your hair’s health and texture. Just give the following home remedies a shot, and you will be able to keep a check on the grease and be able to maintain clean, fresh hair every day.
Home remedies for greasy hair
Here are the most effective 10 home remedies for greasy hair.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
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When it comes to greasy hair, apple cider vinegar is one of the most beneficial remedies on the list. It contains acetic acid, which balances the scalp’s pH level. This, in turn, helps regulate the production of oil and reduce excess oil production or buildup.
Apple cider vinegar also is a very powerful hair tonic. It smoothens our tresses, making them shinier than before.
Talking about the benefits of apple cider vinegar and baking soda, wikiHow says,
“Many people use diluted apple cider vinegar to strip away product buildup, for hair that’s too fragile to expose to clarifying shampoo. This works well for some people, and not at all for others. You can go a step further and join the “no ‘poo” movement, replacing all your washing with this formula.”
In a cup of water, add six teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. After you have shampooed your hair with a mild cleanser, use this diluted apple cider vinegar solution for a rinse. Leave it on for a couple of minutes and then rinse off with cold water.
You should do this three times every week for the desired results.
2. Lemon Juice
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Lemon is not just good for the greasy hair problem, but also a number of other hair and scalp related conditions.
Lemon juice can do wonders for your greasy hair because it contains the necessary vitamins and minerals, which also promote the hair to grow healthily. Lemon contain citric acid which balance the scalp’s pH level. This helps switch the oil secretion back to normal.
In a small cup, squeeze out the juices of two fresh and succulent lemons. Now add two cups of water to the juice. You can add one tablespoon of honey. Now mix well. Apply the mix as a hair pack on your scalp and greasy hair. Massage while applying the mask. Leave it on for about 5 to 10 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
You should do this two times a week for best results.
3. Black Tea
The third effective natural remedy for greasy hair is black tea. Black tea contains tannic, which is an astringent. Tannic averts the buildup of extra oil and dirt on our scalp by closing up our pores.
In a cup of water, you need to add two tablespoon of black tea leave. Bring it to boil. After boiling for 10-odd minutes, strain the tea into a cup and let it cool. You will have to wash your hair with this lukewarm mix.
Leave the solution on for about 5 minutes and wash off with an herbal shampoo.
You must repeat the remedy thrice a week to get positive results.
4. Aloe Vera
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Aloe vera had to make it our list considering how rich it is in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The gel extracted from an aloe leave can detoxify your entire scalp. It will help get rid of not just the excess oil, but also the impurities and germs.
Aloe vera also nourishes our hair roots. It is soothing and therefore very gentle on the hair, because of which it improves the hair texture greatly.
In a cup, mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with two teaspoons of lemon juice. Add this in a cup of herbal shampoo. Now use this to wash your hair. Apply it as a mask. Leave it on for a couple of minutes, and then wash off with cold water. This homemade hair cleanser will get rid of the unnecessary grease in no time.
Store the shampoo in a cool place or in the fridge. After a week, make sure to prepare a new batch.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda can absorb extra oil from the scalp, which makes it a great remedy for greasy hair. Baking soda is alkaline in nature. When applied on the scalp, it regulates the scalp’s pH level and also helps get rid of the foul smell.
Mix baking soda and water in the ratio 1:3. Now prepare a paste. Apply the paste as a mask on moist hair. Let it stay that way for 5 to 6 minutes, and then rinse out with lukewarm water.
You can do this two times a week for best results.
You may even use baking soda as a dry shampoo when you need to. Just take some baking soda and apply it on your hair. Now just brush your hair with a soft-bristled brush. The powder will absorb the grease in no time.
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6. Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are acidic, and that will be to our advantage in this case. Tomatoes regulate the acid-basic balance of our scalp and thus control the secretion of extra oil.
Tomatoes can also help avert foul smell from hair due to sweat and dirt.
In a cup, squeeze out the juice of a tomato. To this add half a tablespoon of fuller’s earth or multani mitti. Mix the ingredients to form a consistent paste. Apply the paste on your hair as well as your scalp. Now cover your tresses with a shower cap. You will have to leave the paste on for about half an hour. Lastly, wash off your hair with cold water.
You can do this two times a week and notice the changes for yourself.
7. Vodka
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Yes, you read that right. Vodka is an amazing hair tonic that can balance the scalp’s pH level in no time. It also closes up the pores thus stopping the secretion of extra oil.
In a bowl, add a cup of raw vodka. Now add two cups of water to alcohol. After you shampoo your hair, use this diluted vodka solution to rinse your tresses. Leave the vodka on for about 10 minutes. Now wash off with cold water.
You should do this treatment just once a week to get rid of the grease.
8. Bananas and Honey
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Bananas and honey can beat any shampoo at cleaning the grease from your hair while improving the overall health of your tresses. Prepare a homemade conditioner. For this you will need a banana and a tablespoon of honey. This will provide nourishment to your hair and help remove the excess oil.
In a blender add a peeled banana. Once the paste is of thick consistency, add a two teaspoons of natural honey. Apply the paste as a hair mask on your hair; go from hair roots to tips. Leave this mask on for about half an hour and then wash off with lukewarm water. Wash well to get complete rid of the paste.
You should follow the remedy two times a week.
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Extra tips to get rid of the grease from hair and scalp
Here are a few extra tips that you can try apart from following the above home remedies.
- To make sure that there is no chemical buildup, wash your hair thoroughly after a shampoo.
- Always use a formula that is create for greasy hair specifically.
- When you use conditioners, only apply on the hair ends and not the scalp.
- You need to skip foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids or are high in protein. Eat very little of these.
- Do not scratch your scalp or rub forcefully as it might cause abrasion and infections.
Change in lifestyle is very important to have healthier hair. According to Kevin Mancuso, tricologist and NY Salon Care,
“Lifestyle is also a factor: hair (especially oily hair) absorbs the smell of food, drink and smog, but people become desensitised to their own hair’s odour. Those who exercise daily should also consider washing every day since oil is secreted in your scalp and overuse of dry shampoo will build up and clog your scalp. If hair doesn’t get greasy quickly, your style lasts and your lifestyle is clean, hair washing every two or three days is a better option.”
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