Beauty
Make way for lighter locks.
Its enough to make you want to give up and throw on a hat.
It could be that youreusing the wrong products or misusing the right ones.
Yourhair typecan be a culprit too: Those withfine strandstend to struggle with greasy hair more often.
The Experts
Devin Graciano is a hairstylist and head of product development atGoldie Locks.
Justine Marjanis a celebrity hairstylist and beauty influencer.
Juliana Ohlmeyeris a New York City-based hairstylist and colorist atBassia Bassia salon.
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Shampoo Less Often
It seems counterintuitive, butstripping your scalp of oil triggers it to producemoreoil.
Shampoo every other day or maybe even just once or twice a week.
Graciano adds rosemary, lavender, and peppermint to that list of go-to ingredients.
After each use, my hair looks soft, clean, and shiny, one reviewer wrote.
This lightweight protein-enriched formula hydrates and enhances volume without weighing your hair down.
Pureology took care of all the issues and made my hair smooth and manageable.
This concentrated detergent by Whirlpool boasts a simple formula free from dyes and perfumes.
I didn’t need to do second rinses or add anything else to the loads.
Thats why experts recommendcleaning your brushesregularly to lessen the chances of your scalp coming in contact with irritants.
The natural reaction for your scalp is to produce enough oil to protect itself, Graciano notes.
Where has this been all my life?
Review:I’m a college student, and I love wearing these to class.
I just wrap one of these on my head and hurry out the door, wrote one reviewer.
The material is soft as genuine silk and quite long.
Review:One reviewer recommends that you embrace the natural scent.
Yes, it smells like apple cider vinegar, but what did you expect?
The directions say to wash thoroughly, and no one has ever commented that they could tell.
Works great for fine hair!
Again, overdoing the suds is a key culprit behind oily hair.
As Marjan says, Dry shampoos are a great instant fix.
you might expect some white residue, especially if you have dark hair.
This talc-free powder is technically an organic baby powder so you know its gentle.
It boasts ultra-absorbent kaolin clay, arrowroot powder, and cornstarch along with soothing rosemary extract and calendula oil.
Review:One reviewer agrees that this isnt just for babies bums.
I use it on my hair and it works as well as I could hope.
Curled strands (natural or not) can help delay the dreaded greasy look.
This curling wand features a 1.25-inch titanium barrel and 20 heat options for even, frizz-free curls.
Review:For one reviewer, the search for the perfect curl is over.
Man, did I find what I was looking for in this product.
Its so easy to use and gives me the exact curl I was trying to achieve.
Review: Most products are too heavy for my hair, making it limp and greasy.
Theyre typically marketing toward coily hair types, but theyre gentler than traditional shampoos.
Theyre a great alternative to rebalancing your scalp especially before the summer season hits hard, says Ohlmeyer.
Review: I have 3C curls, and this is hands-down my favoriteco-washing product.
It keeps my curls soft and buoyant while giving them needed moisture and shine, one reviewer wrote.
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This article was originally published onJune 4, 2022
