GREASE IS THE WORD!
Say goodbye to lacklustre oily locks
If you experience greasy hair on a daily basis, it can seem like a big burden. It might feel like a-near impossible task to train your hair to be less oily, given the fact some of us just have greasier mops than others, but there are a few key beauty rules to help your wash last longer.
1 DIET CONSIDER INTAKE
Here’s something you’ve probably never thought about: your diet could be to blame for your oily hair. Take a look at what you’re eating – the wrong foods can create an excess amount of sebum that shows up in the hair. Diets high in dairy, refined carbohydrates, fried food and fatty meats for instance can contribute to all that greasiness.
2 NEW LOOK OPT FOR CHANGE
While this tip isn’t strictly about training your hair to be less oily, you can try hairstyles that embrace or hide greasy hair. Grease and texture can actually work to your advantage here, giving you an on-trend, effortlessly messy lived-in look. Take note of the amazing range of trending accessories! Try putting your hair up as well – this is another way to combat oiliness as you’ll be much less likely to run your fingers through your hair.
3 STYLE GET SET
Putting the effort in on wash day and giving your hair a proper style will help extend the life of a wash. A fresh blow-dry may require some time in the beginning, but your mane will look better on day two and three with a quick touch-up (you’ll be thanking yourself later!)
4 SECRET WEAPON DRY SHAMPOO
The trick to really getting the most out of dry shampoo is to give the powder time to soak in – leave it in without touching for a good 10 minutes while you’re getting ready in the morning. Alternatively, try a dry shampoo/styling paste hybrid to rework yesterday’s style and mop up the grease in one go!
5 WASH W DAY RETHINK YOUR ROUTINE
If you love ultra-rich and moisturising shampoos, we’ve got bad news for you: these heavier formulas can really weigh the hair down and fast-track greasiness. Use a more gentle shampoo that will cleanse the hair without contributing to extra oil. It’s time to ditch shampoos containing SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) too – harsh chemicals like sulphates can strip the hair, making your scalp create more oil to compensate. Introducing a clarifying shampoo every fortnight is another great way to help “reset” your scalp. If you wash your hair around every three days, it’s a smart idea to actually shampoo twice every time if you don’t already. The first shampoo will remove all the dirt, oil and build-up, while the second will actually do the work to cleanse and clarify your scalp.
6 PRODUCTS LESS IS MORE
Oodles of texturising spray, hair oils and serums will definitely add to build-up and take a toll on your scalp. They’re important for hair health though, so always stick to the mid-lengths and ends.