Q&A for How to Keep Hair From Getting Greasy

Dry shampoos are a must for the days you are not washing your hair, as they refresh your hair and absorb any excess oils. You just spray them into dry hair, work the product through with your fingers, and then brush it out.

Consider shampooing your hair every other day, and then aim to shampoo it only 2-3 times a week. If needed, you can use dry shampoo in between your regular washes to keep your hair less oily. You could even consider wetting your hair and massaging your scalp as if you were going to shampoo it, minus the use of shampoo.

Consider using a clarifying or purifying shampoo. It will strip your hair of any grease and oil that it may have. This only needs to be done once a week, and your ends should be conditioned afterwards.

You should wash your hair every 2 days. This is a pretty normal hair washing frequency. If you'd like to try to ward off the greasiness for an extra day or so, you can try some of the methods in the article or change up the products you use. For example, for some people, using conditioner makes greasiness worse, while for others, not using conditioner is worse because their hair then overcompensates by producing extra oil. Figure out what works better for you. But know that most likely, an extra day or two between washes is as much as you will be able to get. Washing your hair regularly is the most essential step here.

For washing your hair, definitely a shower, as you can really make sure all your hair treatments have been washed out properly and no excess is left behind. Also, in a shower you can change the temperature so at the end you can close the cuticles in your hair with the cold water.

You should use enough conditioner to lather the ends and middle of your hair. Avoid putting any on the roots, as this can make your hair greasy.

Yes, you can get your hair wet every day, just don't wash with shampoo every day.

Coconut oil keeps the ends of hair from getting damaged when shampooing and keeps the scalp and roots of the hair healthy. Olive oil and Almond oil work well, too. Always make sure you wash the oils out well.

No, not using conditioner does not make your hair more greasy. Using too much conditioner is known to cause greasy hair. You can use dry shampoo like baby powder to help.

Yes.

Yes. Of course they can because hair is the same if it is male or female. It helps if you put Moroccan or argon oil in the ends before bed.

No. The natural-bristle brush will distribute the oils from your scalp to the rest of your hair, making it greasy. A paddle brush is the better choice out of the two; however, it can still make your hair greasy. You are better off using a wide-tooth comb.

This could be an indicator of shampoo problems or applying too many hair products. Don't use products that contain alcohol. Change your shampoo and don't wash your hair often. Also, keep it off your face and stop touching it often. And, if you put your hair in a ponytail, it can get greasier that way.

Try Pantene or Neutrogena. I've used both in the past, and they've worked wonders.

Constantly touching and brushing your hair will make it get greasy faster, so if you braid your hair daily, it probably will get greasy. Braiding on occasion will not make a difference, though.

Your hair gets greasy when you blow dry it because the heat from the blow dryer is making you sweat from the scalp. To prevent that from happening put a towel around your forehead before blow drying the hair.

It depends on the thickness of your hair. Try to wash it every 3-4 days for medium thickness, 2-3 for thin hair and 4-5 for really thick hair. Find a routine that works for you. You'll be able to tell visually if your hair is greasy and you need to wash it more frequently.

Dust some dry shampoo or baby powder onto your hair. You can also pull your hair into a messy bun or a ponytail. You can also wear a hat instead.

You should minimize washing to only once or twice a week and use products for oily hair. Wash your brushes/combs often (at least once a week), and don't touch your hair too often. When you do touch your hair, try to wash your hands first; it will get rid of some of the oils that would otherwise get in your hair.

As hard as it may be, wait a day. Otherwise, your hair will constantly produce too many oils. Put your hair up in a bun and wait it out.

Use a heat protector.

Try to wash and brush your hair only enough to keep it looking good. Try to only wash it every three days.

That's not grease, it's the shampoo still in your hair that is creating that feeling.

No. There are some hairsprays that don't have it. Try an organic, non-aerosol spray.

Wash your hair only every 3 days. Trust me, the more you wash, the quicker the oils are produced. Quit using conditioner. Use almond oil on the ends and wash it out. Try putting your hair up in a bun. Use talcum powder (2 tbsp), massage it into hair and comb it out.

Try to cut oils from your food and refrain from foods such as dairy and meat, which will cause body odor.

In my experience it has been 2 braids. They cover up the grease and make it unnoticeable. It doesn’t always work, but it really helps.

Try the shampoos on the market that are specifically formulated for dandruff.

Just straighten the ends on low heat because high heat causes the greater oil production and greasiness.

It is not very attractive, and can be an indication that your personal hygiene is not very good.