What causes oily hair? 

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What causes oily hair? 

Having oily hair might be frustrating to you. However, the scalp naturally produces oil that nourishes the scalp and helps your hair to remain healthy. Your hair type, hygiene practices, and other lifestyle aspects determine the quantity of oil in your hair.

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This natural oil can build up on your hair, especially at the roots, at times. This gives your hair a smooth sheen that some people find unappealing. This article will discuss the reasons for oily hair, let’s get the reasons!

Brushing: Excessive brushing can stimulate sebaceous glands and lead to an increase in oil production.

Touching: Excessive touching of your hair can cause oil to transfer from your fingertips to your hair, making it look greasy.

Hair products: Avoid using too much dry shampoo because the powder will absorb the oil at first but then make your hair look even greasier.

Over-washing: Washing your hair too regularly eliminates essential oils and can cause your hair and scalp to dry out. When your scalp is dry, the sebaceous glands are prompted to produce more oil.

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Over-conditioning: Over-conditioning can cause hair to become brittle and produce more oil. Because your hair is naturally oily at the roots, concentrate conditioner on your ends rather than your roots. Make sure you rinse everything thoroughly.

Hot water showers: It should be avoided since they might irritate the scalp, causing redness, itching, and excessive oil production.

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