Shiny, healthy hair is what most people strive for, but finding the balance between a natural shine and a greasy look can be hard. Too much of a good thing can simply be just that, too much. Yet constantly stripping your hair of its natural oil can make the problem worse.
How do you maintain the balance of healthy hair without it looking too oily or too dry? With so many home remedies making the rounds, figuring out what works and what should be avoided can be tough. Below are 7 home remedies you just might want to try--including two you should avoid--for happier hair.
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1. Aloe vera. A great way to help get rid of oily hair, according to Cosmopolitan, is to treat your scalp with aloe vera gel. Apply the gel directly to your scalp and let it sit for five to seven minutes. Wash your hair and style it like normal.
1. Aloe vera. A great way to help get rid of oily hair, according to Cosmopolitan, is to treat your scalp with aloe vera gel. Apply the gel directly to your scalp and let it sit for five to seven minutes. Wash your hair and style it like normal.
2. Lemon juice. Cosmopolitan also recommends using lemon juice to help restore your body's pH. This imbalance might be the cause of your oily hair. Mix 1/2 cup water with the juice from 1 lemon and massage this into your scalp. Wash and style your hair as always.
3. Beer. A rather novel approach to dealing with oily hair is a beer wash, recommended by Prevention Alcohol has excellent drying abilities, so apply the beer after washing and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it out and style. It should give you extra body as well.
4. Coconut oil. Coconut oil is deeply hydrating, so by replacing your body's oil, you may keep it from over producing. Healthline recommends deep conditioning with coconut oil.
5. Tea tree oil. Healtline recommends using a shampoo with the active ingredient of tea tree oil. Beautymusta makes shampoo by combining 1/4 cups liquid castile soap, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin, 2 teaspoons jojoba oil and 10 drops tea tree oil.
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6. Apple cider vinegar. Although a lot of home remedies promote using apple cider vinegar to fight oily hair, WebMD says to avoid using it, as over time it will tend to damage your hair.
6. Apple cider vinegar. Although a lot of home remedies promote using apple cider vinegar to fight oily hair, WebMD says to avoid using it, as over time it will tend to damage your hair.
7. Baking soda. Another remedy to avoid is baking soda. WebMD says it will dry your hair and tend to make it frizzy.
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Fixing your oily hair doesn't have to be super expensive. Finding the perfect solution may take some experimentation, but with so many great options, finding one that works is definitely possible to help give your locks the shine you love, naturally.