Having oily hair is not necessarily a reflection of poor hygiene or washing hair the wrong way. It can be a simple biological condition. It is your sebaceous glands producing more oil than they should naturally produce. The solution is to find the right shampoo and conditioner for oily hair and learn to balance oil production, as opposed to fighting it.
Why Does Your Hair Get Oily Fast?
Sebum is a natural oil produced to protect both hair and skin. This oil protects your scalp, hair and skin from external damage, but some people simply have higher natural production levels. Hormones, or even stress, can trigger higher production volumes. The American Academy of Dermatology states that androgens control how much oil the scalp produces, which is why there is noticeably increased oiliness during hormonal changes in a person’s life.
Then there's the big problem: harsh shampoo. Stripping all the oil from the hair with aggressive cleansers. This causes the scalp to panic and try to produce more oil; unfortunately, you don’t see it, but rather try to wash your hair more. You’re made to think your hair is greasier, but that is not the case. The National Institutes of Health says disrupting the scalp’s natural pH balance causes the scalp to produce more oil as a protective mechanism.
Your environment also has an impact. Humidity causes oil to spread more quickly.
Touching your hair unnecessarily is also not a good practice. Oil will be transferred from your hands to your strands, making them appear greasier.
The Right Shampoo for Oily Hair
Getting the right shampoo and conditioner for oily hair can be difficult sometimes. You need to be careful you’re not buying what will strip your hair of its natural moisture. If they strip too much of your natural oils, your scalp will overcompensate and start producing even more oils.
To prevent that from happening, the best shampoo and conditioner for oily hair needs to contain gentle cleansing agents that help reduce excess oil without stripping the natural and protective barrier of your scalp.
Some people, surprisingly, don’t know how much a sulphate-free shampoo can offer. They think it doesn’t quite do the job, because it’s not aggressive enough. Well, things don’t have to be that way. It doesn’t have to be harsh to do its job. A good example of a sulphate-free shampoo that helps solve the problem of excess oil is GK Hair’s Balancing Shampoo. It is an innovative product that contains natural plant extracts, which help balance the scalp’s oil secretion.
Juvexin V2 is a protein blend in GK Hair products and helps to strengthen and improve hair from the inside out. This is important because greasy hair looks more lifeless and flatter than normal hair. On top of that, greasy hair tends to be more obvious due to the weight of the oil.
The scalp is slightly acidic and sits at a natural balance point of 4.5 to 5.5. Most products will have an extremely alkaline PH. When the pH is not balanced, the scalp is forced to produce more oil. For hair products, look for products with pH-balanced formulas.
The Conditioning Mistake Everyone Makes
Thinking that you have to skip the conditioner because you’ve got oily hair is an error you should correct immediately. Yes, the scalp is oily, but your ends may be dry. In fact, if you have been overwashing, your ends may be drier than usual. A good conditioner for oily hair will reduce this effect.
For best results, apply conditioner from mid-length to the ends. Don’t apply it to your scalp, as the scalp produces oil naturally, whereas the ends of your hair are where the conditioner will provide the most benefits.
GK Hair's Balancing Conditioner is made for normal to oily hair types. Natural seed oils help condition and strengthen hair without making it greasy. The oil is fully absorbed and regulates oil production without creating excess oil.
The key to using the conditioner is the right amount. A coin-sized amount is perfect for shoulder length hair. Less is more when it comes to application, as it helps reduce the risk of buildup.
Special Needs: Shampoo and Conditioner for Straight Oily Hair
Straight hair is more prone to showing oil than wavy or curly hair due to the way oil travels down hair follicles. Oil is evenly distributed down the strand as soon as it is produced. In contrast, due to the shape of the hair strands, wavy and curly hair takes longer to distribute oils.
When hair is straight and greasy, it can appear to be lifeless and flat. Compared to those with wavy or curly hair, straight hair has much less volume and therefore is more apparent when hair is greasy and weighed down.
Unfortunately, products that contain silicones can make oily hair look worse because they tend to make both the scalp and hair greasier. However, GK Hair’s Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner will rinse clean and will not leave heavy buildup.
Seasons change in the European regions. If your hair gets dry almost all season, this guide has the key to this challenge. Read more on: Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry Hair: Hydration Solutions for Changing European Climates
How to Use the Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner for Better Results
Here’s how you use the product to achieve the best results:
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Use GK Hair's Balancing Shampoo on wet hair, lather, massage, rinse and repeat. Repeat the process with the conditioner.
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Don't scrub too hard.
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Use the balancing conditioner on the lengths and ends of your hair. To help distribute the formula evenly, use a wide tooth comb.
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Make sure to rinse completely.
Daily washing with the right products (gentle pH-balanced formulas like GK Hair's Balancing line) will not trigger rebound oil. However, daily washing with harsh sulphate shampoos will trigger rebound oil for certain.
If you prefer to heat style, ensure you use a heat protectant before proceeding. Use GK Hair’s ThermalStyleHer Cream to help reduce heat related damages and keep your hair smooth and shiny.
How Your Lifestyle Triggers Oil Production
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Stress triggers oil production. Your anxious hormones tell one of your glands to produce more oil. So yes, mental peace helps reduce oil secretion from glands.
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Food plays a part sometimes, too but not as much as some make it seem. National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies on sebum secretion and food have shown that sebum production could potentially increase with high-glucose food, but that is very inconsistent and varies a lot from one person to another.
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When your sleeping pattern is bad, that can take a toll on your hormones. Your scalp and skin can also take a fair share of it. Exhaustion can also trigger the overproduction of oil. Have a good sleeping habit and avoid stress as much as you can.
Wrap Up
When you notice your hair gets greasy despite washing and washing again, you need a shampoo and conditioner for oily hair that addresses these concerns without compromising your hair’s health in the process. GK Hair’s Balancing formulation offers gentle cleansing, capped with delivering an optimal result.
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