How To Get Rid Of Oily And Greased Hair?

1. Shampoo

Everyday washing your hair will help you get rid of excess oil from the scalp.

• Rinse your hair properly every time you shampoo to prevent any oil left over residues. These residues if persists, can easily attract more oil and dirt.
• Get shampoos that are specifically designed for oily hair. Oily hair would need the shampoo that is beyond the pH range of 4 to 7.

There are methods to clean oily hair naturally without using the shampoo.

2. Aloe Vera

One of the best home remedies to treat greasy hair is the use of Aloe Vera gel.

Steps to be followed are:

• Take one cup of mild shampoo and mix a tbsp of lemon juice to it. To this mixture add one tsp of fresh aloe Vera gel.
• Mix all the items well and apply the required amount on your oily hair.Leave it for a few minutes and then rinse it off thoroughly.
• Use this every day for better results and store the mixture in the refrigerator.

The aloe vera is also used to prevent grey hair naturally.

3. Egg Yolk

Egg yolk is a readily available item that you can use on your hair as it helps to condition your hair and to remove excess oils.

Steps to use egg yolk for oily hair are:

• Take two beaten egg yolks and add a few drops of lemon juice to it. Mix well.
• Wet your hair, apply this mixture on your hair and leave it for five minutes.
• Then carefully rinse off your hair.
• You may use this mixture on your hair two to three times a week to get rid of oily hair.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

This can do wonders in removing hair grease from the scalp. You need to make sure that you use only diluted apple cider vinegar on your hair.

Steps to be followed are:

• Take about two to three tbsps of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in a mug of water and mix it well.
• Use this mixture to rinse your hair and quickly wash it off after a few minutes.
• Use it 2 to 3 times on a weekly basis.

5. Witch Hazel Oil

Steps to use Witch hazel oil in removing oil from the hair are:

• Take four drops of witch hazel oil and mix two tablespoons of water with it.
• Dab a cotton ball in it, and then you can apply this cotton ball on your scalp.
• This helps in reducing the oiliness of the hair. Use it daily for best results.

6. Occasional Usage Of Bath Soap

This is a pretty easy solution and does not require many items.

• Try using bathing soap on your head while you are bathing.
• Apply it on your scalp and hair and use your hands to get a rich lather. Let it sit there for 2 minutes and then wash it off.
• Use bath soap just once a week on your hair to get rid of excess oil. Regular usage may damage your hair.

7. Black Tea

Tea contains tannic acid that helps in making your hair dry, thus preventing oiliness.

• Boil a few black tea leaves or tea powder in a glass of water.
• Let this mixture become lukewarm and then apply this directly on your scalp and hair, and wait for about 4 minutes.
• Use some water and shampoo to wash it off and get relief from oily hair.

8. Alcohol

Vodka is the ideal hair tonic to treat greasy hair.

• Mix vodka and water in 1:2 ratio.
• Rinse your hair with this vodka mix and wait for a few minutes. Then wash it off. It will make your hair dry in few minutes.
• Alternatively, you can use this mix as a spray on your hair to get rid of excess oil in very less time.

9. Honey

Honey can also be used in the following way:

• Take 2 tsp of pure honey, one egg yolk and mix them. Allow it to dissolve for 30 minutes.
• Then apply this mix on your hair and massage all over your scalp for a few minutes.
• Rinse it properly after that and then use a hard shampoo to wash it off.
• Follow this process twice weekly for good results.

10. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice, which has so many nutritional qualities can also be used for treating oily and greasy hair.

• Take a cup of water. To this water mix some lemon juice and 3 teaspoons of honey in it.
• Allow this mixture to dissolve entirely while mixing them well.
• Apply this on your hair and wait for about 4 minutes.
• Wash it off with a good shampoo. Repeat this thrice weekly to get best results.

11. Follow A Healthy And Routine Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet helps to get rid of excess oil from your hair.

• Drinking plenty of water daily to keep your body hydrated.
• Learn to say no to oily foods. Eat foods rich in omega three fatty acids, vitamin A, and protein to maintain healthy hair.
• Try and include certain fats like olive oil, nuts, and fish in your diet.
• Include a lot of fruits in your diet, which will keep your scalp clean.

12. Henna And Olive Oil

• Mix 3 tsp of powdered henna and 1 egg in a bowl.
• Then add 2 tbsps of honey and a tbsp of olive oil to it and mix all the ingredients well.
• Make a smooth paste using little lukewarm water.
• Apply this paste on your hair carefully from root to tip.
• Cover your head and let it rest there for about 2 hours.
• Then wash your hair carefully with a mild shampoo.

13. Diluted Beer

Beer is acidic and thus helps in removing the excess oil from your hair and makes it look flawless.  Make sure that you use only diluted beer on your hair.

• Make a mixture of beer and water in the ratio 1:1.
• After washing your hair regularly apply it to drain your hair and leave for about 4 minutes.
• Then rinse it off with water.

14. Baking Soda

Steps to use baking soda to treat oily hair are:

• With water- Mix one tbsp of baking soda in a cup of water and wash your hair thoroughly with this mixture.
• With shampoo-You can also use baking soda with an ordinary shampoo and rinse your hair thoroughly with it. Do this twice a week.

You can also use Baking Soda shampoo to clean your hair.

15. Henna Powder

Henna powder makes the hair smooth and shiny and also helps in removing the excess oil.

• Take 2 cups of water and mix 6 tbsps of henna in it.
• Mix them well to make a smooth paste.
• Now apply this on your hair and leave it till it dries on your hair.
• Rinse off your hair with plain water or with a mild shampoo.

16. Say No To Scratching

• Comb your hair only when it’s required, excessive combing will spread the oil on the scalp and make your hair look even more oily.

• Rubbing your scalp or scratching your scalp excessively will agitate the sebaceous glands thus producing excess oil in your scalp. So never scratch your hair or the scalp.

17. Fuller’s Earth

Being a natural absorbent, fuller’s earth can be used to solve the problem of oily hair. Steps to be followed are:

• Add a few drops of water to 3 tbsps of fuller’s earth to make a paste. (You may need to adjust the amount of fuller’s earth.)
• Apply this paste on your scalp and hair.
• Let it rest there for about 20 minutes and then wash it off using lukewarm water.

Note: Use this treatment once a week or a few times in a month.

• One of the best ways to get rid of oily and greasy hair overnight is to wash your hair with a high-quality oil-free shampoo to remove the sticky oils from your hair and scalp.

• As discussed earlier, you can also use inexpensive natural ingredients like baking soda, apple cider vinegar, aloe-Vera, lemon and egg yolk to keep the grease and oil in your hair under control.

1. Don’t Wash Your Hair Every Day

In the process of washing your hair, natural moisturizing oils are also gets removed. So wash your hair with a good oil removal shampoo not more than three times a week to get rid of the excess oil from your hair.

Note: During the first couple of weeks your hair may look oily in between each hair wash, as your scalp is still used to producing more oil. But with time, it will balance out.

2. Ditch The Hair Conditioner

Some hair experts advise skipping the conditioner altogether. If you still want to use it then limit it only to the tips of the hair.

Using more conditioner can make your hair get oily faster, so the frequency of washing your hair would increase which will unnecessarily harm your hair.

3. Use Good Quality Shampoos, Conditioners, And Hair Products

Go for Natural products, which will lead to a less build-up of oil, and you won’t have to wash your hair too often. Prefer to use oil controlling shampoos.

You can also deep condition your hair at home.

4. Rinse Your Hair Thoroughly To Avoid Residue On Your Hair

After shampooing, rinse your hair thoroughly so that no residue is left behind which can otherwise make your hair attract more dirt and oil. The mantra is to clean for at least 30 seconds to avoid any leftover residue.

5. Minimize Contact With Hot Temperature

When your hair comes in contact with hot temperature, oil production increases, and the hair looks more greasy.

Hot temperature not only makes your hair oily but also causes premature graying of your hair and early hair loss.

So you can follow three simple tips to protect your hair from hot temperatures:

• Use lukewarm or cold water for washing your hair daily.
• Use hair dryers at low temperatures.
• Protect your hair from sunlight in summers. Wear hats or tie the bandana around your head when you go out in the hot summer days.

6. Avoid Stress And Depression

Stress and depression cause the hormonal imbalance that can result in more production of oil on your skin and hair. Anxiety and depression can be tackled by exercising, doing yoga or meditation.

This will help you to get rid of the oily hair and other skin and hair problems.

To prevent and remove the grease from hair, it is essential to look at the causes.

Excess secretion of oil from the sebaceous glands leads to the accumulation of sebum/oil causing a greasy scalp. It is necessary to avoid the spread of sebum into scalp to prevent any hair damage.

Moreover, sebum blocks the hair follicle and disturbs the blood circulation, resulting in weak hair.

This condition can be caused due to the following factors:

• Heredity
• Abnormalities in hormonal functions in women due to the menstrual cycle, use of birth control pills, etc.
• Excess stress
• Excess consumption of oily, rich food
• Poorly adapted hair care