Update 11/7/13: The best shampoo that I've used as of yet is the moisture control shampoo by Maple Holistics that is specifically for oily and itchiness. It is the most least harsh.
If you have a naturally oily scalp, it means your hair is greasy and even after you wash your hair, it could almost immediately start looking dull again. Often if your hair is exposed to heat it becomes even greasier. Still there are natural remedies that can give help to an oily scalp.
Rinsing with Lemon Juice:
Take the juice of two lemons and mix with a quart of good quality water (you can used distilled water if you have it). Rinse your hair and scalp with this mixture as thoroughly as possible.
If you don’t have any lemons at home, use vinegar instead – white vinegar is best and here you need two tablespoons to a cup of water. Only downside is it doesn’t have that nice lemony smell.
You can also use diluted tea as a rinse if you don’t have any vinegar or lemons handy.
These rinses clears any shampoo residue from the scalp and your hair will feel squeaky clean.
Use Your Own Shampoo:
This isn’t difficult as you will still need your regular shampoo as a base. Always choose a mild shampoo and one with as many natural ingredients as possible. Just add one teaspoon of lemon juice to a cup of your normal shampoo and also add a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and mix it all well together. After washing your hair with your own version of the shampoo, rinse thoroughly. Any leftover shampoo should be stored in the refrigerator and should last up to a week. Maple Holistics is another option for a ready made therapeutic shampoo.
Put on the Alcohol!
Mix two or three tablespoons of alcohol (whatever you have handy – vodka, brandy, etc.) to one cup of water and use it to clean your hair. Rinse as normal.
A Quick Pick Me Up:
If you are busy and don’t have time to wash your hair but know it looks dull and oily, you can work a little magic with some baby powder. Sprinkle a little onto your hair and leave it for about five minutes. Then comb it through. The powder will soak up the excess oil.
If you have an oily scalp, you really don’t need to use a conditioner – your scalp produces enough moisture to condition your hair. Stick to the rinses mentioned above which is explain at How Stuff Works.
You should also buy a shampoo for oily hair. Shampoos with tea tree oil seem to work well. Make sure you massage your scalp very gently during the washing process. It’s also best to wash your hair every day and to rinse it really well. Some people recommend washing and rinsing twice to get the best effect.
If you have a naturally oily scalp, it means your hair is greasy and even after you wash your hair, it could almost immediately start looking dull again. Often if your hair is exposed to heat it becomes even greasier. Still there are natural remedies that can give help to an oily scalp.
Rinsing with Lemon Juice:
Take the juice of two lemons and mix with a quart of good quality water (you can used distilled water if you have it). Rinse your hair and scalp with this mixture as thoroughly as possible.
If you don’t have any lemons at home, use vinegar instead – white vinegar is best and here you need two tablespoons to a cup of water. Only downside is it doesn’t have that nice lemony smell.
You can also use diluted tea as a rinse if you don’t have any vinegar or lemons handy.
These rinses clears any shampoo residue from the scalp and your hair will feel squeaky clean.
Use Your Own Shampoo:
This isn’t difficult as you will still need your regular shampoo as a base. Always choose a mild shampoo and one with as many natural ingredients as possible. Just add one teaspoon of lemon juice to a cup of your normal shampoo and also add a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and mix it all well together. After washing your hair with your own version of the shampoo, rinse thoroughly. Any leftover shampoo should be stored in the refrigerator and should last up to a week. Maple Holistics is another option for a ready made therapeutic shampoo.
Put on the Alcohol!
Mix two or three tablespoons of alcohol (whatever you have handy – vodka, brandy, etc.) to one cup of water and use it to clean your hair. Rinse as normal.
A Quick Pick Me Up:
If you are busy and don’t have time to wash your hair but know it looks dull and oily, you can work a little magic with some baby powder. Sprinkle a little onto your hair and leave it for about five minutes. Then comb it through. The powder will soak up the excess oil.
If you have an oily scalp, you really don’t need to use a conditioner – your scalp produces enough moisture to condition your hair. Stick to the rinses mentioned above which is explain at How Stuff Works.
You should also buy a shampoo for oily hair. Shampoos with tea tree oil seem to work well. Make sure you massage your scalp very gently during the washing process. It’s also best to wash your hair every day and to rinse it really well. Some people recommend washing and rinsing twice to get the best effect.
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