Hair that looks oily, stringy, flat or lank is what hair consumers and hairdresses alike call "greasy" hair. If your hair is greasy, styling becomes challenging because the strands tend to clump together. Greasy hair is difficult to control but there are many ways to beat this problem --- all you need are the right products and enough discipline.

The Causes of Oily Hair

1. Greasy hair is developed from the overproduction of a waxy type of substance in your body called sebum. Sebum, produced by your sebaceous glands, naturally occurs in your body and is responsible in keeping your hair waterproof, soft and supple.
Your hair's greasiness is directly proportional to your scalp's oiliness. If your hair is fine, it means you have more hair on your scalp, paving the way for more sebacious glands.
2. Your hair’s greasiness is directly proportional to your scalp’s oiliness. If your hair is fine, it means you have more hair on your scalp, paving the way for more sebacious glands.
3. Aside from the overproduction of sebum, you can also blame your hormones. Hormonal changes can affect the state and development of your skin, especially during your puberty or menopausal stage.
4. Perspiration causes greasiness. Wearing excessive makeup, being exposed to environmental toxins, smoke and smog can all contribute to oily skin. Everytime you go clubbing, you are increasing the chance of making your hair greasy since smoke-filled bars encourage grease and oil build up on your skin. The oil from your skin can then easily reach your hair.
5. Clean your hair regularly to avoid dirt and the build-up of toxins. Take note of the products you use though. If you keep applying the wrong chemicals on your hair, expect your hair to be greasy. Thin or fine hair becomes oily when heavy conditioners are used. You can also develop greasy hair by using too much of a specific product on your hair, especially when you focus on using it in one area only. Expect your hair to be greasy if you use products with strong or excessive chemicals.

Why Your Attention is Needed

Chronic greasy hair may lead to other hair problems like greasy dandruff, scalp breakouts and potential hair loss.(Learn tips on how to get rid of hair loss) Greasy hair is categorized into two and these are as follows:

• Greasiness from roots to tips with oily or greasy scalp;
• Greasy roots and scalp, while hair is dry from roots to tips.

Whether your hair is type A or B, you have no excuses to tolerate your hair's greasiness. You have to get rid of your greasy hair as soon as possible.

Say Goodbye To Icky Greasy Hair

1. You can buy shampoo formulas especially designed for greasy hair.To make sure that you get rid of the problem, focus only on the greasy areas. If you want to reduce oiliness and grease on your strands and scalp, apply the shampoo only on those areas. If greasiness is only on your scalp, focus on applying the product only on the scalp area. You should also use a different product for the other areas that are not greasy.
2. Any unrinsed conditioner left on your scalp must be rinsed out. It is best to apply conditioner only at the tips or middle area of your hair to keep the chemicals away from your scalp. Substances contained in a conditioner can contribute to more greasiness especially if they are not rinsed throughly.
3. Remember that hair products such as pomades and hair gels have many harmful chemicals that can make your hair greasy. Use these products only on special occasions like weddings, formal dinners, job interviews or TV appearances (For more information on occasions, read the guide to Occasions). To avoid using these products everyday, why not choose a hairstyle that can tame your crown? Use your face as a basis for the right hairstyle.

4. Avoid combing or touching your hair obsessively because the bristles or teeth of your comb and your fingertips can transfer oil to your scalp. Once the greasiness gets in the scalp, it can easily spread on your whole head. Again, take good care of your hair properly and get the right hairstyle so you won't need to comb your hair every now and then.
5. Some hairstyle trends can cause hair greasiness. The hairstyles you need to avoid are those with bangs that hug your forehead. When your hair comes in contact with your skin, or specifically your forehead, the oil migrates effortlessly to your scalp.

6. Shampooing should be done everyday to prevent oil build up. Purchase products with labels like "oil controlling shampoo" or "clarifying shampoo". To achieve best effects, use a shampoo with cool or lukewarm water. Hot temperatures will make your hair greasy.
7. Piling wet strands at the top of your head will only contribute to making your hair more oily. The transfer of oil becomes very easy and possible especially the oil that comes from your scalp.

Getting rid of greasy hard is not hard. You don't have to spend too much money on overpriced hair products. Just follow these simply tips and you can regain your confidence! If you enjoyed this article, you may also enjoy learning how to cut hair and how to make the latest hair styles.