Have you ever experienced greasy hair when you wake up in the morning?
Not only does it look gross, but it’s also very uncomfortable and itchy. So, we’ve put together some ways to get rid of greasy hair in particular.
Why Does My Hair Get Greasy So Fast？
- Overwashing;
- Using too much conditioner, the wrong conditioner, or applying conditioner incorrectly;
- Touching your hair too often;
- Applying the wrong hair products;
- Over Brushing or a dirty brush;
- Dirty pillowcase;
Tips About How To Prevent Greasy Hair
To keep your hair from being greasy, you can consider the following helpful tips.
1. Wash Your Hair Regularly
If you have a lot of build-up of product and dirt on your hair or headband wigs, the best way to fix the greasy hair is to give your hair or wig a good wash!
At the same time, you should also pay attention to the frequency of washing your hair. Even shampooing your hair can remove excess oil from your scalp as well as debris and leftover hair products, over-shampooing strips your scalp of its natural oils, allowing it to produce more oil to replenish moisture
2. Use The Correct Washing Products
To fix oily wigs, you may want to stick to sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners to maintain hair quality.
If you accidentally use a heavy and overly moisturizing shampoo on your wig, you can use a clarifying shampoo to rebalance the moisture levels and prevent the buildup of moisture and oil.
3. Apply Less Styling Products
Any styling products used, such as serums or hair oils, should be used with caution. While they can help smooth your hair and add shine, they’re made of silicone, which can easily damage your hair and even make your hair look dirty, greasy, and heavy. Therefore, you can try to use styling products only once a week to reduce the risk of product build-up.
4. Wear A Hat Or Scarf When Cooking
When cooking, because hair absorbs odors and fumes easily, it ends up looking and smelling dirty or greasy. Therefore, wearing hats, helmets, scarves, and headbands on your head or HD lace wigs will spread grease and trap heat, extending the time to the next wash. Or you can put your wig outside for a while to ventilate.
5. Invest In A Silk Pillowcase
Whether you have a standard cotton pillowcase or purchased a silk pillowcase, you need to keep your pillowcase clean to keep your hair clean. Residual makeup, skincare residue, sweat, etc. all lurk between these fibers (especially if you’re still using cotton pillowcases), making your hair even more greasy. Remember to wash your silk pillowcase once a week.
6. Clean Your Brush
Don’t comb freshly washed hair with a dirty brush. Your brush is probably full of styling products, oils, and general goo that can stain your hair immediately after washing it.
So clean your brushes with a little shampoo or mild soap to remove buildup. Likewise, remove any loose hair after each brushing to keep the brush free of oil and dirt.