GAIN CONTROL OF OILY HAIR
If you are struggling with oily hair, then you know that it is not a nice feeling. It is probably something that you have tried to avoid through the use of several harsh products.
Oily hair is often caused by an imbalance in the scalp. With the right hair care routine, you can help your scalp to become healthier and have more of a balanced oil production.
Keep reading and get our experts' best tips on how to gain control of oily hair, as well as a guide about products that you can use to your advantage.
HOW TO WASH GREASY HAIR
Oily hair could point to a scalp that is out of balance and an imbalanced scalp can be caused by several factors. Your health, stress level or diet can affect the health of your hair or scalp, but the wrong hair care routine can also play an important role. An unbalanced scalp will often produce more sebum and oil to prevent dehydration. Therefore, the more your scalp is used to drying out, the more oil and sebum it will produce. Taking very hot showers, or using the wrong shampoo or harsh styling products can also have a drying effect on the hair and scalp. If you wash your hair more often to get rid of the excess oil, you will probably make the situation worse.
USE A NATURAL & GENTLE SHAMPOO FOR OILY HAIR
Ways in which you can put less stress on your hair and scalp are: lower the temperature of the water when you shower and try to skip every other hair wash to destress the scalp. Avoid shampoos with harsh sulfates such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, also known as SLS and SDS, as these can dry out the hair and irritate the scalp. We recommend Shampoo no. 10 with menthol that has a degreasing effect and provides volume. Menthol Shampoo no. 10 cleanses the hair with nourishing sulfates made from coconut and adds organic purified aloe vera, which moisturises and soothes the scalp.
HOW DOES BRUSHING AFFECT OILY HAIR?
When you brush your hair, you distribute the natural oils from the scalp into the hair. This is beneficial for most hair types because it adds moisture and shine to the hair, but if you have an overproduction of oil, it can easily make your hair look greasy. Therefore, make sure to minimise the number of times you brush your hair during the day. A good conditioner and a gentle hairbrush can make your hair easier to style. Try Conditioner Menthol no. 11 and our popular boar bristle brush made with eco-friendly bamboo.
CREATE A MATTE LOOK IN OILY HAIR WITH SALT WATER SPRAY
Use styling products to obtain a matte look or create volume in your hair for a less oily look. Salt Water Spray no. 14 provides volume and texture, and when your hair starts looking greasy, your ZENZ Organic salt water spray can double as a dry shampoo! Salt Water Spray no. 14 creates a matte look in oily hair without drying out the hair and scalp. Spray the product into dry hair, then blow dry on low heat.
USE A DETOX TREATMENT FOR OILY HAIR
Dirt, dust, limescale and product residue builds up on the scalp and disturbs the natural balance. Especially hair products with silicone are problematic, as the silicone can settle around the hair strand and on the scalp. This prevents the nourishing ingredients from penetrating the hair, and it prevents the scalp from breathing properly. A weekly detox with our cleansing cider Hair & Scalp Rinse no. 87 creates a good foundation for beautiful hair and a healthy scalp.
HOW TO DEEP CLEAN OILY HAIR
- Wash your hair with Shampoo Menthol no. 10
- Mix Hair & Scalp Rinse no. 87 with water in a 1:1 ratio. Use an amount corresponding to a regular glass of water. Pour the mixture over the hair and let it sit for 3-5 minutes
- Rinse your hair thoroughly and apply Conditioner Menthol no. 11
TRY A NOURISHING OIL TREATMENT FOR GREASY HAIR
It may sound crazy to use oil on the scalp to relieve oily hair. Nevertheless, Oil Treatment Sweet Mint no. 96 can help restore a healthy balance in the scalp and reduce the overproduction of oil and sebum.
HOW TO DO AN OIL TREATMENT FOR GREASY HAIR
- Massage the oil into dry hair and into the scalp and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
- Apply Shampoo no. 10 to the hair before adding water.
- Then rinse your hair with water and wash your hair a second time with Shampoo no. 10.
- Finish with Conditioner no. 11 and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
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HOW TO DO AN OIL TREATMENT FOR GREASY HAIR
- Massage the oil into dry hair and into the scalp and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
- Apply Shampoo no. 10 to the hair before adding water.
- Then rinse your hair with water and wash your hair a second time with Shampoo no. 10.
- Finish with Conditioner no. 11 and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly. See all products for oily hair here.
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