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10 Home Remedies For Oily Hair And Scalp

Having a beautiful and shiny hair is a dream come true and even after having it they don't last for long because of oil. Two or three days after shampooing, there is oil secretion in scalp and hair gets sticky dull and lifeless.

Luckily, there are safe and effective home remedies for oily hair and scalp that we will share with you today.
Excessive oiliness of hair is the most common hair problem faced by both women and men. Overproduction of oils by the scalp leads to dandruff, itchiness, rashes and many other hair problems.

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The other causes of oily scalp and hair are hormonal Imbalance, stress, diseases, wrong food habits and overuse of hair products.

How to get rid of oily hair at home? Today, Boldsky will share with you some home remedies for oily hair and scalp. Have a look at some natural remedies for oily hair and dandruff.

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

The acidity of the juice removes oil from hair and scalp. It removes dandruff and itchiness of scalp and makes it smooth and silky. After shampooing, rinse wet hair with lemon juice mixed with water. You can also directly apply lemon juice on scalp by your fingers.

Henna

Henna

It nourishes, conditions and removes excess oil from your hair and scalp. It also makes your hair shiny and adds bounce and volume. Apply henna paste on your hair for two to three hours. You can use it twice monthly.

Baking Soda

Baking Soda

It removes excess oil and greasiness from hair and scalp. Mix two table spoon of baking soda with water to form a paste. Massage it on your scalp and hair and keep it for 25 minutes. This is one of the best home remedies for oily hair and scalp.

Beer

Beer

It removes oiliness from the hair and scalp as it contains alcohol. It also nourishes the hair as it contains vitamins and minerals. After shampooing your hair rinse with beer water. You can also directly massage it on your scalp using your finger tips.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera Gel

It reduces excess oil from scalp and hair. It also reducing itchiness, dandruff and conditions hair. Apply aloe vera gel on the scalp and hair and keep it for one hour. This is one of the best natural remedies for oily hair and dandruff.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

It makes hair shiny and soft by removing the excess oil. Rinse with apple cider vinegar after shampooing. After 15 minutes rinse with water. This is one of the effective home remedies for oily hair and scalp.

Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti)

Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti)

How to get rid of oily hair at home? Multani mitti absorbs excess oil from scalp and makes it shiny and healthy. It also removes impurities, relieves itchiness, irritation and dandruff. Make a paste of multani mitti and add some reetha (soap nut) powder in it. Apply on hair and scalp for one hour.

Green Tea For Hair

Green Tea For Hair

How to take care of oily hair? Rinse your hair with green tea. The anti-oxidants in green tea removes dandruff, itchiness, rashes and scalp irritation. The tannins in green tea reduce the oiliness of scalp and hair. After shampooing rinse your hair with green tea after cooling it first.

Corn Flour

Corn Flour

It removes excess oil and grease from the scalp and hair. It makes hair smooth and shiny. It also nourishes hair as it is rich in vitamin E. Sprinkle corn flour on dry hair and scalp, massage for 10 minutes and keep it for 30 minutes. Wash with shampoo and remove it.

Mint Wash

Mint Wash

It is rich in antioxidants and has anti-bacterial properties. It removes excess oil from scalp and hair. It adds a natural shine to hair and makes it smooth. Boil some mint leaves in water and keep it cool. After shampooing, rinse with mint water to remove oil.

Story first published: Monday, March 23, 2015, 16:39 [IST]