| Oily hair, otherwise known as greasy hair, can be an | | | | products especially designed for oily hair which are not |
| absolute nightmare! You wash your hair, it looks really | | | | as moisturized as some other products. You should |
| nice and clean, and then a couple of hours later it is oily | | | | also avoid over brushing your hair, and cleaning your |
| and dull looking. How can that possibly happen? | | | | hair brush every now and again is a great idea. |
| The Causes of Oily Hair | | | | Although over washing your hair can often cause it to |
| Often, oily hair is a common complaint amongst people | | | | become more oily, it is said that the hair should be |
| who have acne. This is due to the amount of | | | | washed more frequently than if it were dry. This is to |
| excessive sebum. The problem is not actually with the | | | | make sure that the scalp is cleansed. If you do decide |
| hair itself, but with the scalp. The hair simply takes the | | | | to wash your hair daily, make sure you are using a mild |
| oil away from the scalp. | | | | shampoo. |
| It is more common for people with straight hair to have | | | | Also, oil can build up on your pillow case so always |
| oily hair, than for people who have curly hair to have it. | | | | make sure that you wash your bedding frequently |
| This is because it takes curly hair longer time to get | | | | otherwise the oil will easily transfer to your hair and |
| the oil away from the scalp, than it does with straight | | | | make it oily. Some women also find that the |
| hair. | | | | contraceptive pill can help with oily hair. |
| The main cause of oily hair is down to the androgen, | | | | Strangely enough if you do not treat your oily hair, you |
| or male hormones within the body. They are | | | | could end up with acne on your chest, face and back |
| responsible for the production of oil and the higher the | | | | as if you touch your hair, you will be touching the oil, |
| androgen levels, the more oil they produce. Often we | | | | which you will then spread onto other parts of your |
| have more androgen levels during puberty, or males | | | | body, causing the skin to become oily too. Also, leaving |
| who are taking steroid enhancing drugs will also have | | | | the hair oily often causes more damage to the hair |
| higher levels of the hormone. | | | | and it can lead to potential problems such as dandruff. |
| Other causes may include the time of year, and the | | | | It is thought that the best shampoo available to treat |
| overall temperature. If it is hot and sticky outside, then | | | | oily hair contains lemon. There are various recipes you |
| we are more likely to sweat and therefore our hair | | | | can find online which show you how to make your |
| can get really oily. Over washing can also be a big | | | | own hair care products. These are often better at |
| problem for people who suffer from oily hair. | | | | treating any hair condition as you know exactly what is |
| This is because our scalps naturally produce moisture | | | | going into them, and they are completely natural so |
| to protect the scalp, but when we over wash our hair, | | | | they are less likely to damage the hair. |
| it can wash away the natural moisture and the scalp | | | | Overall, oily hair can be a pain and it can be hard to |
| will think that it needs more, hence you will end up with | | | | get rid of but there are shampoos out there to help |
| too much moisture in the hair, leaving it oily and dull. | | | | you. You could also speak to your doctor about other |
| Treatment Available | | | | alternatives such as the contraceptive pill if you are a |
| The treatment which you use for oily hair will vary | | | | woman. |
| depending upon the severity of it. There are hair | | | | |