When scalp sebum is essential for healthy, protected hair, an excess of it can leave your roots looking limp even after just a few hours after washing. Managing an oily scalp isn’t about stripping it dry; it’s about restoring balance and supporting your scalp’s natural ecosystem. With the right products, tailored regimen, and healthy lifestyle, you can achieve healthy hair and a scalp that feels clean and reenergized. Here’s a quick guide on what causes oily scalp and ways to tackle it like a pro.
What Causes An Oily Scalp?
Your scalp naturally produces sebum to protect and moisturise; however, a number of factors can cause an imbalance. This includes:
- Over-washing, which stimulates more oil production
- Using heavy conditioners on the roots
- Hormonal changes
- Stress and poor diet
- Product buildup
How To Reduce Scalp Oiliness?
Here’s a quick guide on how to tackle an oily scalp:
1. Use A Deep-Purifying Hair Scrub
Gently exfoliate your hair once or twice a week with an exfoliating hair scrub like L’Oréal Professionnel Scalp Rebalancing scalp scrub to remove impurities, excess sebum, and styling buildup. This allows your scalp to purify, soothe, and enhance the effectiveness of the products lined up in any oily scalp regimen.
2. Cleanse With A Clay Shampoo
A clay shampoo like L’Oréal Professionnel anti-oiliness 2-In-1 deep purifier clay absorb excess oil without stripping your scalp. These products can also be used as a clay mask to clean, rebalance, and volumise hair and leave your roots feeling fresher and cleaner for longer. Alternatively, you can also choose a dedicated anti-oiliness shampoo to purify a greasy scalp.
3. Avoid Over-Washing Your Hair
Many people assume frequent washing keeps an oily scalp under control, but overwashing can actually make the problem worse. When you cleanse too often, you strip away the scalp’s natural oils, prompting sebaceous glands to produce even more sebum to compensate. This creates a cycle of excessive oiliness. Limiting washes to 2–3 times a week—and using a purifying or clay shampoo—helps regulate oil production and keeps your scalp balanced.
4. Use Lightweight Serum
Fortify your oily scalp regimen with a lightweight scalp serum. Pairing your shampoo with a targeted serum helps control oil at the source and also helps regulate other scalp deregulations like excess sweating, odor, impurities, etc. Opt for a rebalancing serum that helps regulate sebum production for a healthy, oil-free scalp.
5. Opt For A Detoxifying Hair Spa
Professional hair spa treatments benefit oily scalps by deeply cleansing, exfoliating, and improving circulation to reset the scalp environment. Consider using L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Spa DX creambath twice a month. It’s a salon-based detoxifying treatment for oily hair that helps cleanse the scalp by removing scalp flakes and sweat and leaves you with healthy and clean hair.
6. Avoid Heavy Conditioners
Rich, nourishing conditioners are great for dry lengths but can overwhelm an oily scalp. Choose a mild conditioner and apply from the mid-lengths to ends only.
Pro Tip: Change pillowcases often and avoid over-brushing as it may distribute scalp oil quickly, causing greasiness.
Getting rid of an oily scalp is all about consistency and smart care. Follow the above tips and get rid of an oily scalp in no time. For professional care, pay a visit to your nearest L’Oréal Professional partner salon and achieve fresher, soothed, and healthy-feeling hair.