Try to avoid daily
washing. The sebaceous glands are over stimulated, secreting more grease
onto the hair. This creates a vicious circle where the more you wash is
the greasier it becomes.
Diet and hair
Watch your diet. Oily and fatty foods can contribute to greasy skin and
scalp. Try using a children's shampoo as these are often mild enough for
greasy hair.
If you are not convinced…
Another problem with regular washing is that although the roots are
greasy the rest of your hair is stripped of oil and the ends become dry
and brittle. Use a mild ph-balanced shampoo and wash hair without
rubbing the scalp too much.
:: General care ::
Cold for less oil
If you suffer from oily hair,
try shampooing it in cool water and not massaging it too much. Hot water
and massage stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands on the scalp,
encouraging them to produce more oil!
A non-itchy scalp
To help to soothe an itchy
scalp, try adding a couple of drops of pure lavender oil to the water
that you rinse your hair in after shampooing.
