If you have a naturally oily scalp, it can be super frustrating because your roots tend to get oily faster. The days between hair washes are limited and the hair wash sessions can be time-consuming.
That’s why having a few nifty tips and tricks up your sleeve to tackle this oily situation will save you from bad hair days. And I got just what you’re looking for. Read on to find the best hacks and products to use in case you have an oily scalp situation threatening your day.
Dry Shampoo
The quickest fix for greasy roots is to spritz some dry shampoo on the scalp and run your fingers through your scalp. This will instantly get rid of the oil. It will also add volume to your roots so that your hair doesn’t look limp and flat at the top. How cool, right?
A great dry shampoo to add to your hair arsenal is the Anomaly Refreshing Dry Shampoo With Rice Starch & Tea Tree Oil.
Powder
If you don’t have dry shampoo, don’t worry. Another great hack to get rid of that greasiness at the roots is to dust some baby powder or a natural chemical-free powder on your scalp and then comb through. The powder will absorb all the excess oil from your scalp.
My favourite powder to use when I skip a hair wash is the Juicy Chemistry Tea Tree & Peppermint Organic Powder because it leaves a minty feeling on my scalp and the tea tree is great for treating oily scalp.
Glycolic Acid Dose
An oily scalp is also prone to developing dandruff. To prevent it, simply apply a pure glycolic acid toning solution that ranges from 5-10% glycolic acid in its formula to your scalp. Section your hair and apply it to cover your entire scalp. Just make sure to use this hack in moderation. Once a week is good enough but don’t overdo it.
The product that fueled this viral oily scalp hack is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution and it has a nozzle that makes it easy to apply on the scalp.
ACV Rinse
If you can’t find time to shampoo and condition but are up for a quick hair rinse, try out this inexpensive hack. Mix one or two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a full glass of water and take it with you in the shower. Wet your hair, pour this ACV rinse on your scalp, and lightly massage. Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse with water. Apply a leave-in conditioner or serum to your hair lengths after you’re out of the bath and your hair will feel fresh.
The Amala Earth Apple Cider Vinegar works wonders.
Tie It Up
Want to take a stylish approach? Try a cool hairstyle like a sleek bun or a braided hairdo. Since it is 2023 and sleek buns are extremely popular these days, you can saturate your roots with your desired leave-in scalp serum, comb it smooth,ly and secure it in a tight bun. You can then apply a glossing hairspray over your hairstyle and brush down flyaways with a boar bristle brush to lock in the style and make it look sleek.
One of the best hairsprays to sue to get that sleek shiny look is the Schwarzkopf Osis+ Sparkler Shine Spray.
Arm yourself with these hacks and products if you have an oily scalp type and you will never be subjected to bad hair days again.
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