How to get rid of greasy hair

Greasy hair – the ultimate beauty buzzkill for when you really want a great hair day. Have you ever washed your hair in the morning but within hours found it to be just as greasy again? Us too, but fret not – we will let you in on all our secrets on how to get your hair feeling fresh again.

Why does my hair get greasy so fast?

There are actually several different reasons why your hair can feel greasy even if you have just washed it. Let’s dig into some of the factors causing this:

• Overactive oil glands. Our scalps generate oil and sebum to keep themselves healthy, hydrated and protected from environmental aggressors like pollutants, bacteria and fungi. This is of course a good thing, but when our scalps start overproducing oil and sebum our hair starts to feel greasy. 
• Washing your hair too often, or not often enough. Washing your hair too often might strip your scalp of its natural oils, which will make your scalp overcompensate by producing more. However, not washing your hair enough can allow oil to accumulate and cause greasiness.
• Product buildup. When you’re using a lot of product in your hair, the residue can build up and actually start to weigh your hair down which leads to greasy hair. If you style your hair often with various products, make sure to properly wash it out.
• Hormonal changes. The sebum production in the scalp can sometimes be affected by hormonal changes, such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy or menopause.

How to make hair less greasy

As frustrating as greasy hair can be, there are several things you can do to increase your overall scalp health and make your hair less greasy. Here are 6 of our favorite tips:

• Make sure to wash your hair properly with a shampoo recommended for your hair type. Generally we recommend washing your hair 2-3 times a week, but how often you should wash your hair varies depending on your unique hair type. Finding the balance for your unique hair is key to achieving a healthy, grease-free feeling. Once a month we also recommend that you use a deep cleansing shampoo, such as our Purifying Cleanse Shampoo.
• Use conditioner only on the lengths of your hair. Conditioners are made to lock in moisture but using it too close to the scalp can make it appear greasy and weigh your hair down. Focus on the lengths when applying conditioner, unless it’s formulated specifically to be used on the scalp. If you have very greasy hair, you can focus on putting conditioner only in the bottom third part of your hair.
• Exfoliate your scalp. Our Scalp Brush makes it easy to exfoliate dead skin cells and let your scalp start fresh. Not only is it a great tool to boost your scalp health, but it’s also great for a moment of self care.
• Cleaning your hairbrush. This one tends to go under the radar, but regularly cleaning your hairbrush could make a huge difference. Our hairbrushes pick up all oil and product residue from our hair and scalps. So when you brush your clean hair with the dirty hairbrush, the oil residue, products and dirt will transfer back to your hair. Needless to say; cleaning your brush with soap or shampoo - depending on your brush - at least once a month could be a game changer.
• Don’t overbrush your hair or touch it too much with your hands. Both these things can spread out oils onto your hair lengths, causing it to look greasier. Your hands naturally produce oil throughout the day and that oil transfers to your hair when you touch it too much. If you want to avoid spreading oil from the scalp with your hairbrush, it’s a good idea to start brushing the ends of your hair while working your way up.
• Dietary habits. Your diet is another factor that could contribute to scalp health. Keeping a balanced diet and increasing your intake of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats can boost not only your overall health, but also create a good foundation for happy and healthy hair.