Davines: How To Get Rid Of Lank Greasy Hair

When we shampoo our hair we expect it to result in it looking clean and shiny. Unfortunately, real life sometimes gets in the way of our expectations and dreams! Some of us find that our hair can, in one way or another, be quite problematic after shampooing. If your hair quickly starts to look limp, straggly and in need of a good wash not long after shampooing then you probably have greasy hair.

The scalp contains lots of sebaceous glands that secrete sebum, which is otherwise known as oil. This oil can sit on the scalp, building up around the roots of the hair and as a result hair will look greasy. Some people secrete more oils naturally than others, but another common cause of greasy hair is shampooing too frequently, believe it or not! Over washing your hair will, ironically, make the oil glands in your hair create more oil as this is the hair’s natural response to prevent the scalp from drying out.

Other causes of greasy hair are hormone over-activity (such as during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause), the overuse of styling products which can build up at the roots of hair and result in hair looking heavy, flat and greasy, and also environmental factors such as pollution, which can also result in hair looking lifeless and dull.

People who have fine hair can find that they suffer from greasiness. This is because they have more hair and more hair follicles than average so they have more glands on their scalps. Each of these glands produce sebum, so the more glands there are the more sebum is produced which can create greasiness.

Having a diet that is filled with fatty foods and lots of oils will also contribute to the greasiness of your scalp and hair.

Here are a few tips to get rid of greasiness and get squeaky clean looking hair:-

Cut out fatty junk foods from your diet. These can make both skin and hair look dull and lifeless.

Always wash your hair after exercising to remove sweat based oils which build up on the scalp.

Use a shampoo that is specifically formulated for greasy hair, such as Davines Rebalancing Sebum Control Shampoo, from their NaturalTech haircare range, which is purifying and gentle enough to be used daily.

Let your hair find its natural balance by limiting the use of treatments and styling products.

Don’t wear hats too often because they can make your head sweaty and the sweat won’t be able to evaporate and will just lay on your scalp!

Try not to play with your hair as the extra stimulation will only result in extra oils being produced.

If you find your own system of cleansing and maintaining your hair, and use the appropriate haircare products for greasy hair, then your hair will be shiny, bouncy and full of life!