Shampoo for Oily Hair

‘Your hair is a statement of style and an affirmation of beauty’. Everyone has a desire to have long, beautiful and silky hair. For this, they use the variety of products that are available in the market. But still, they have complaints that their hair becomes oily often in a day after washing. These varieties of shampoos, which you try on your hair can damage your hair as they contain chemicals. In this article, you will find some homemade shampoo for oily hair.

Causes for Oily Hair:

The sebaceous glands present on the scalp secretes sebum (oil). This is good for the hair as it prevents it from drying and breaking. But when excessive oil is produced it can cause a blemish in your beauty.

Here are some causes of excessive production of sebum:

• Heredity
• Improper hair care.
• Poor diet.
• Climatic changes.
• Hormonal changes.
• Stress

Shampoo for Oily Hair:

1. Make Your Own Honey Shampoo:

Honey is one of the best choices for oily hair as it will not strip the hair and scalp from oils. The acidic nature of honey will maintain the pH of the scalp and will help you to get rid of the dandruff problem. It will make your hair smooth, shiny, wavy and less frizzy. The antibacterial properties of honey will deal with other problems of your scalp.

Method of Preparation:

• Take a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of filtered water.
• Add one tablespoon of raw honey.
• Heat them to dissolve the honey. Keep the flame low.
• Add a few drops of lavender oil and carrot seed oil. Lavender oil is for fragrance and for flaky issues of the scalp. The carrot seed oil will nourish the hair.
• Massage this honey shampoo on your wet hair.
• Rinse off with water.

Precaution: Honey doesn’t suit all hair types. When you switch from sudsing shampoo to honey, then it may take a couple of weeks to normalize your hair.

2. Baking Soda Shampoo for Oily Hair:

Baking soda has oil absorbing properties which will help you to get rid of oily hair. The alkaline nature of baking soda balances the pH of the scalp and keeps the foul smell away.

Method of Preparation:

• Take a bowl and add one tablespoon of baking soda.
• Add 3 parts of water to it to make a paste.
• You can store this paste in a bottle.
• Apply this baking soda shampoo on your scalp.
• Massage it for a few minutes.
• Wash your hair with warm water.
• Shampoo your hair twice a week.
• Alternatively, rub some baking soda on your hand and apply it on your scalp. It will make your scalp oil free.

3. Fuller’s Earth for Oily Hair:

This homemade shampoo for oily hair will not take out the grease from your hair but also will improve the blood circulation in the scalp. It is also known as natural oil absorbent.

Method of Preparation:

• Take 3 tablespoons of fuller’s earth in a bowl.
• Add a little water to make a paste.
• Apply the shampoo on your scalp.
• Leave it for about 10 to 20 minutes.
• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• You can apply this shampoo once in a week.

4. Lemon and Cucumber Shampoo for Oily Hair:

The acidic properties of lemon control the oil secretion and balances the pH of the scalp. On the other hand, cucumber is very nourishing for your hair. The vitamins and minerals present in lemon promote healthy hair.

Method of Preparation:

• Peel one lemon and one cucumber.
• Blend them in a mixer to make a paste.
• Massage the shampoo on your scalp and Hair.
• Leave it for about 5 minutes.
• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• Use this shampoo twice a week.

5. Make Your Own Cornstarch Shampoo for Oily Hair:

You must have spent a lot of money to get rid of oily hair. Now this a cheap and harmless shampoo that you can easily make for your oily hair.

Method of Preparation.

• Take one tablespoon of cornstarch.
• Add a little water to make a paste.
• Apply the shampoo on the roots of your hair.
• Rinse off your hair with lukewarm water.

6. Aloe Vera Shampoo for Oily Hair:

Aloe Vera is one of the best choices for hair nourishment. The vitamins and enzymes present in Aloe Vera control the oil secretion. It nourishes the hair and makes them smooth.

Method of Preparation:

• Take a cup of any mild shampoo.
• Add one tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel.
• Add one Tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Apply it on the scalp and massage for a few minutes.
• Rinse off with water.

Note: You can use this shampoo for one week if you keep it in a refrigerator.

7. Make a Natural Shampoo for Oily Hair:

You can make your own shampoo for oily hair by using apple cider vinegar. The acetic acid present in apple cider vinegar reduces the oil buildup on the hair. It maintains the pH of the hair. It also moistens your hair and makes it shiny.

Method of Preparation:

• Take a bowl and crack an egg.
• Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
• Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
• Apply this soft shampoo on your scalp and hair.
• Massage the scalp for a few minutes.
• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• Repeat the process once in a week.

8. Tea Tree and Apricot Shampoo:

The antiseptic and anti-fungal properties of tea tree oil make it a good choice for oily hair. Apricot will nourish your hair and will balance the pH of the scalp.

Method of Preparation:

• Take 240ml of distilled water.
• Add 80ml of castile soap (liquid).
• Add 10 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of apricot oil.
• Mix it well.
• Massage it into your scalp and hair.
• Rinse off your hair with water.

Precaution: Some people may be allergic to tea tree oil. So before applying it on your scalp test it on a patch of your skin.

9. Herbal Shampoo for Oily Hair:

For this herbal shampoo, you need sage, rosemary, and jojoba. Sage has excellent qualities to get rid of oily hair. Rosemary and jojoba balance the pH of the scalp which in turns controls the oil secretion.

Method of Preparation:

• Boil a cup of water.
• Add rosemary and sage.
• Steep it for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Strain it, and add a few drops of jojoba oil.
• Massage on your scalp and hair.
• Wash your hair with water.
• Apply this shampoo twice a week.

10. Black Tea for Oily Hair:

The tannic acid present in black tea helps to reduce the excess oil buildup on your scalp. It tightens the pore to control the oil secretion.

How to Use:

• Take a cup of water in a pan.
• Add 2 tablespoons of black tea.
• Boil it for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Strain it, and allow to cool.
• Wash your hair with this lukewarm water.
• Do this twice or thrice a week.

Best Shampoo for Oily Hair:

June Jacobs: This shampoo contains citrus acid which will help you to get rid of oily hair. It will make your hair soft, shiny and radiating.

Aubrey Organics Green Tea Shampoo: This lathery shampoo will clarify your oily hair. It smells good and is one of the best shampoo for oily hair.

Leonor Greyl: This shampoo will give life to your hair by making it shiny and smooth. It is a good choice for oily scalp.

Phytopanama: This shampoo removes the extra sebum without damaging your hair. It balances the pH of the scalp.

Opalis Shampoo: This shampoo contains camphor and essential oils. It is a perfect choice for oily hair. It removes the extra sebum without damaging your hair. This shampoo allows the scalp to breathe.