Masks for oily hair

Even oily hair can stay clean for a long time if it is properly cared for. Masks are one of the elements of such leaving. How to prepare special formulations and how best to monitor and care for oily hair - we will tell you in this article.

How to care for oily hair

Oily hair is an extensible concept. There are hairs that have normal oily content and do not cause many problems for their mistress. And there are curls that are distinguished by high fat content, which is very inconvenient. However, the latter option is often observed with problems in the body, so you need to seek help from a qualified specialist. The recommendations and recipes for masks mentioned below will, of course, work, but they will only have a cosmetic surface effect that does not differ in duration. Only competent treatment can completely eradicate the problem.

In fact, it is not the hair that is oily, but the scalp. In this case, the glands of the skin produce a lot of sebum, which quickly pollutes the hair and makes its appearance completely unattractive. The produced sebum is a protective barrier that protects the dermis and the hair itself from bacteria and harmful external factors. But when this fat becomes in excess, the hair becomes heavier and its volume is lost. For the activity of the sebaceous glands in the body is responsible hormone testosterone, therefore, in those who suffer from a similar problem, this hormone is often at a very high level. Such a factor is inherited or appears due to hormonal disruption, which is especially important during puberty or during the period of taking hormonal drugs and contraceptives.

You need to start caring for oily hair by choosing the right shampoo. It must be marked "for oily hair". To some, this may seem insignificant, but in fact, such detergents have a pH level above 6.7, which allows it to qualitatively dissolve and wash off sebum. Their composition often includes additional useful components that will have a good effect on the condition of the hair, these are sulfur, zinc, plant components. To restore the normal balance of the oily dermis of the scalp, experts advise looking at hair cosmetics that contain aloe vera extracts and hyaluronic acid.

About once a month, it is imperative to use shampoos designed for deep cleansing. This will help rid the skin of excess sebum, improve blood circulation and free the dermis from dead epithelial cells. In caring for oily hair, when choosing shampoo and other care products, those containing silicone should be avoided. This substance tends to accumulate in the dermis and clog the pores, which only enhances the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Several useful products that are available to every girl to help care for oily hair:

• Rinsing with apple vinegar works well on such hair. To prepare the composition in a glass of water, you need to dissolve a spoonful of vinegar and pour it over your hair. Wait a quarter of an hour, and then wash off the composition with warm water.
• For hair, you can use live beer. Not canned, but one that is sold on tap and has a short shelf life. It contains a lot of B vitamins, enzymes and mineral salts - all this has a beneficial effect on the work of the sebaceous glands and on the quality of the hair itself. To care for the curls, you just need to pour the latter with beer and leave for a quarter of an hour, then rinse your hair with shampoo.
• It is good to rinse your hair with plain tea, which then does not have to be rinsed off. Only those with blonde hair need to be careful as this drink can affect color.
• Before washing your head, five minutes before the procedure, you can rub fresh juice of one lemon into your head.

How to wash your hair

Almost every second girl with oily hair carries out daily washing of the curl. As experts in the field of hair assure, this only worsens the condition, and the optimal break from one wash to another will be two to three days. The fact is that the more often you use shampoo, the more abundantly the sebaceous glands will work. To get out of such an unpleasant situation, we advise you to adhere to some rules:

• Don't try to drastically change your hair wash schedule, start small. First wash your curls with a break of a day, then in two days. In order not to shine with the greasy content of your hair, you can temporarily switch to dry shampoos or use hats.
• When washing your head, use only warm water, as hot water makes the sebaceous glands work more actively. After applying shampoo to your hair, you need to massage it for at least thirty seconds. Then, rinse off the foam and repeat the rinsing procedure again for a thorough cleansing.
• Hair conditioner should be applied to the hair without touching the roots and scalp. The purpose of this remedy is to close the flakes of the hair that are exposed by the shampoo and thereby make the hair smooth and shiny. For oily hair, choose light balms, without unnecessary components.
• Finish washing your hair with a cool water rinse. This action will soothe the sebaceous glands, make the hair structure smooth and prevent electrification.

A few words about styling oily hair

If you do not want to constantly observe oily hair, wind it up. In this case, the fat will be inhibited and will not be able to distribute along the length. You can make a long-term biowave in professional salons. It is not cheap, but the result will pay off.

When choosing a styling product, it is better to give preference to those that are labeled "for volume". In such, oils are almost always absent, or their amount is minimal. But those products that are marked "for shine" are best avoided, as they contain a lot of oils that can make hair even greasier.

During the day, try not to be zealous with the procedure of brushing your hair and make less contact of dirty hands with curls. This contributes to the rapid contamination of the hair.

When using a hair dryer or styling iron, try not to touch the roots. The fact is that sebum is solid in consistency and begins to melt under high temperature, being distributed along the entire length of the hair. This explains the paradox that hair-dried hair has the least amount of volume.

Now that the basic rules for dealing with oily hair are known, we can talk about which homemade masks will help make curls beautiful.

Masks for oily hair with oils

It is generally accepted that oils are suitable only for dry hair, and oily ones will only become dirtier from them. This belief is only partially true. The fact is that the right oil can improve the structure of the hair and improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Of course, the question of choosing an oil for oily hair is purely individual, but we can say that, with a high probability, oils such as are not suitable for this type:

• castor oil;
• burdock;
• shi;
• cocoa;
• Palm;
• coconut.

This is due to the heavy structure of the oil, which is sometimes difficult to wash out from normal hair, let alone hair prone to oily content.

And here is a list of those oils that go well with the problematic type of curl:

• olive oil;
• macadamia;
• walnuts;
• argan;
• almond;
• jojoba;
• mustard;
• avocado;
• pumpkin seeds;
• broccoli;
• linseed.

All of them are perfectly distributed over all hair, they are wonderfully washed off and nourish the curls with everything you need. They have a calming effect on the oily dermis of the scalp, help get rid of dandruff, stop loss and protect from the harmful effects of the environment. However, while these oils are potentially well compatible with oily hair, it's best to test your hair's response yourself. Since everything is purely individual.

We offer you several options for masks with the listed oils:

• Mix three large spoons of avocado oil with the ylang ylang, rosemary, chamomile and basil oils, which should be taken drop by drop. Apply to scalp and hair under polyethylene for half an hour.
• Mix the jojoba and avocado oils in equal amounts. Add five drops of tea tree to the total mixture and apply to hair.
• Mix a couple of tablespoons of macadamia oil with a large spoonful of lemon juice and apply to hair for half an hour.
• Combine honey and macadamia oil in equal amounts. Apply to scalp and hair for a quarter of an hour.
• Mix a couple of tablespoons of walnut oil, one egg and a small spoonful of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to hair and head.
• Combine a small spoonful of argan oil and three small spoonfuls of olive oil. Whisk it all together with the chicken egg and add five drops each of sage and lavender oils. Apply the mask to all hair and scalp for twenty minutes.
• Combine grape seed, argan and avocado oils in equal amounts. Pour in three drops of peppermint and cedarwood ether. The composition is distributed over the head and hair and remains on them for half an hour.

Masks for oily hair with dry ends

A situation in which the hair roots are oily and the ends become dry is not so rare. What to do in this case? The answer is simple - we need universal masks that will have a beneficial effect on the overall structure of the hair and scalp. Such masks should be done regularly 2-3 times a week for several months. The mask should be applied to the hair for half an hour or an hour, and then washed off with water, if there are no oils in the composition, or with shampoo, if there are oils. After applying the composition to the curls, the head must be wrapped with cling film and wrapped in a towel for better impact. And yet, if the mask contains oils, so as not to make the hair heavier, the mask must be applied from the middle of the hair to the ends, oil-free formulations are applied to the entire length of the hair.

• Combine olive oil, burdock oil and castor oil in equal volume. Stir, heat in a water bath and apply to hair from mid-length to ends.
• Take one yolk from a boiled egg and mash it with a fork. Add 50 ml of good cognac and a spoonful of balm to the yolk. Stir and apply to hair, being careful not to touch the ends.
• You can apply plain yogurt to the curls. The main thing is that it is natural, without unnecessary additives and not the highest fat content.
• Beat a glass of warm kefir with the white of a raw egg and apply to hair along the entire length.
• Combine 50 ml of cognac with a couple of spoons of natural honey and raw yolk. Beat everything well and apply to hair.
• Brew dry nettles according to the instructions on the package and let it brew for a while under a closed lid. Add a spoonful of horseradish to a glass of finished raw materials, mix and apply to hair for 10 minutes. Be careful, if there are wounds on the head, then it is better to refuse this mask.
• In a bowl, arrange a spoonful of sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, burdock, pour in half a glass of medium-fat kefir and 50 ml of fresh lemon juice. Mix everything and apply to hair.