Nobody wants to be walking around with greasy hair - but changing your hair care routine is often easier said than done. Hair care specialists have shared the biggest mistakes people make with their hair that makes it turn greasy - and how to get the most out of it between washes.
President of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley, says people should regularly clean their brushes in order to stop transferring months-old oil back onto their newly washed hair. She said: "Wash your brushes every two to four weeks. Using heavy styling products can also make your roots greasy, as can using a dirty hairbrush".
However, the most common cause of greasy hair is not shampooing often enough and using a conditioner that's too heavy for your hair texture. She says people should spend approximately one minute gently but firmly massaging their scalp when shampooing, paying attention to all areas.
You should rinse well to ensure shampoo residue and the dirt trapped in the hair has been washed away before moving onto the conditioner.
"Using the right conditioner for your hair texture and applying it correctly will not make your hair greasy or flat," she added.
"However, this can happen if you apply too much conditioner, use a conditioner that is too heavy for your hair texture, apply conditioner too close to your roots, or don’t rinse it well."
The amount of product you use can dramatically impact the results, leaving you with either dried-out or oily hair until the next wash.
Anabel said: "It depends on the length of your hair, and its thickness. For shampoo, generally a 50p coin sized amount is enough.
"Conditioner should be distributed over the mid-lengths and ends of your hair only – not the roots. Start with a small amount and add more if you feel your hair is still tangled or rough."
She says the best way to improve your hair quality is to eat three balanced meals a day containing proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
The consultant trichologist added: "Even if you’re using the best products in the world, if you aren’t eating well your hair’s condition and rate of growth won’t be at its optimal.
"Hair is a dispensable tissue as it isn’t needed for physical survival.
"This means nutrients are first used to keep essential cells functioning, with hair receiving them last. Even small dietary inadequacies can impact hair- and long before they disrupt your general health."
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