Having oily hair feels unavoidable. Why is my hair so oily? What is the cause? What am I doing wrong? The good news is, having oily hair is a common issue. Your hair type is unique, which means everyone has different routines, products, etc. Diet, hormones, products, and lack of moisture can all be common factors to having oily hair.

Here's Some Tips On How To Combat Excessive Oil:

What Is Oily Hair And Where Does It Come From?

Having little oil on the scalp is normal, however, an excessive amount of oil on the scalp can be reason for concern. Your scalp naturally produces sebum from your sebaceous glands. Having excessive oils on your scalp normally means you are over-producing hair oils, which can be due to many factors.

What Can I Do To Help Reduce The Oils In My Hair?

• Reduce stress when you can. When we are stressed, our body produces cortisol. High cortisol levels can send our sebaceous glands into overdrive, which produces more hair oil.

• You are what you eat. Your diet can affect your hair oils by a landslide! Foods that are made with extra oils such as fried foods, can contribute to the oils in your scalp. Excessive amounts of dairy can also contribute to having oily hair, due to the amount of fats and oils in the food being consumed.

•  Check your wash schedule. Your hair is unique, and your wash routine should be as well. Shampoo is meant to cleanse the scalp of dirt, sweat, and remove excess oil. Over-washing your hair can strip your scalp and hair of it's natural, healthy oils, making the sebum produce extra amounts of oil to replenish your scalp.

Does Having Oily Hair Affect Color?

 If you are planning on coloring your hair, it is important to consider whether or not you have oily hair. If oily hair is something you struggle with, there are some steps you can take to ensure your color stays bright and shiny.

The first thing that you should consider is a clarifying shampoo to remove all traces of sebum from your scalp and hair follicles. This will help ensure that the dye coats every strand evenly and does not clump at any point during application. If you also struggle with dandruff, a clarifying shampoo is the way to go! You should also look out for sulfate-free shampoo to avoid stripping away too much natural oil from your scalp while keeping it hydrated enough so as not to dry out the cuticle layer of your strands.

What Is The Best Shampoo For Oily Hair?

 One of the best shampoos for oily hair is a sulfate-free, clarifying shampoo. We LOVE the Redken Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo. A clarifying shampoo ensures all the excess dirt and oils are removed from the scalp. Using a clarifying shampoo in rotation with a daily shampoo will help reduce excess amounts of sebum from being produced.

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