Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Hair How-To's: Oily Hair Tricks


Like many others in the world, I have extremely oily hair. I can hardly go a day without my hair looking gross, like I just dunked it in a tank of olive oil. I’ve learned to overcome this, although, with a few simple tricks. Hopefully, if you have greasy hair, so can you.

1. Washing your hair every day isn’t good for it. It can lead to dry hair, and split ends. (I know you’re probably thinking “dry hair is great! I want dry hair!” But trust me people, you don’t want split ends or dry hair). So Instead of washing it every day, just rinse it and condition every day, and wash every other. Washing your hair less means fewer chemicals in your hair. That means nicer, shinier, and all together healthier hair. Conditioning your hair will make it feel nice and soft, while rinsing it will help remove some of the oils. Remember that oils may seem like your enemy at times, but they’re actually very good for your hair. Try to work with them, not against.

2. If you are really busy and don’t have time to wash your hair, don’t panic! I suggest you invest in something called a dry shampoo. A dry shampoo works in the form of a powder or a spray. You put it into the roots of your hair, massage it in, comb it out, and it helps to absorb the oils in your hair so it looks less greasy. Remember not to use any heat-based styling tools after doing this or your hair will just look oily again. I do not suggest this as an alternative to a shower, but if you are in a rush it’s great to have as a backup. You can try Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo ($11-$19 at Sephora) Click Here

3. Don’t use too much hair product! I know that product is a girl’s best friend. When it comes to hair products, many think “the more the merrier” when in reality, less is always more. We know that half the hair products we use don’t work anyway. Putting excess hair product in your hair can not only be damaging, but can also make your hair look a lot greasier than it actually is. So remember to be sparing when it comes to shine serums and anti-frizz sprays.
That's all for now Gals,
love ya
- Julia

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