Oily hair: Causes & product recommendations for the right Haircare
Oily hair is often caused by overactive sebum production in the scalp. However, with the right care and specially formulated products, you can successfully rebalance oily hair.
What are the causes of greasy hair? - Causes & signs
Oily hair is primarily caused by overactive sebum production in the scalp. In addition to genetic predisposition, external factors such as
- hormonal changes,
- Stress
- or unsuitable Haircare can have an influence on sebum production.
The production of sebum protects the hair, but overproduction can lead to quickly greasy hair.
Sebum production is a natural process that plays a crucial role in the health of the hair and scalp. It forms a protective film around each hair and keeps it healthy.
- from drying out,
- external environmental influences
- and mechanical damage.
At the same time, it ensures suppleness and natural shine.
Balanced sebum production helps to maintain the delicate balance of the scalp - both too much and too little can cause problems:
- Excess sebum can lead to greasy hair and clogged pores,
- while too little production promotes dryness, itching and brittle hair.
Proper care is therefore not only aimed at the hair itself, but above all at regulating the scalp.
- Genetics: A hereditary predisposition can lead to increased sebum production on the scalp.
- Hormones: Hormonal fluctuations, for example during puberty, pregnancy or menstruation, influence the activity of the sebaceous glands.
- Stress: Emotional stress stimulates sebum production and can have a negative impact on scalp health.
- Vitamin deficiency: A lack of essential nutrients can unbalance the scalp and lead to problems.
Typical signs are a strong shine and flat, quickly greasy hair without volume. The scalp and hair often feel oily and sometimes itching or dandruff can also occur.
Another sign is the rapid greasing of the hair, often far too quickly after the last shampoo.
- High shine: The hair looks very shiny - a typical sign of excessive sebum production.
- Rapid regreasing: Hair looks oily again just a few hours after shampooing.
- Flat hair: The hair quickly loses volume, lies close to the scalp and looks weighed down.
- Itching, irritated scalp: Occasional itching or slight irritation of the scalp may occur.
What to do about greasy hair - the best tips & tricks
In order to bring oily hair back into balance, it is important to provide the right care to give the overactive scalp what it needs. However, daily habits such as diet can also have an influence on sebum production.
Learn what to look out for in the next section:
The right shampoo for oily hair
Gentle but effective cleansing products are essential for treating oily hair. Use a mild, sulphate-free shampoo to gently remove excess sebum and rinse with lukewarm water to avoid irritating the scalp.
It is best to use a shampoo against oily hair that is specially tailored to the needs of an oily scalp and does not weigh it down. Then use a light conditioner only on the lengths and ends.
- shampoo: Use a mild, sulphate-free shampoo - our SENSITIVE shampoo or VOLUMEN shampoo are ideal to protect the scalp and prevent unnecessary greasing.
- Washing: Deliberately keep your washing routine to a minimum - ideally only every 2-3 days and with lukewarm water so as not to stimulate sebum production.
- conditioner: Only apply conditioner to the ends of the hair so that the roots are not weighed down and the hair remains fresh.
Dry shampoo for oily hair
To refresh your roots without washing your hair, use our DRY SHAMPOO. It mattifies and volumizes your hair and gives it more grip. Thanks to valuable natural ingredients such as clay and corn starch, our dry shampoo against greasy hair delays greasiness and keeps your hair fresher for longer.
Thanks to the pump attachment, you can easily distribute the dry shampoo evenly through your hair without spraying aerosols.
Dandruff and oily hair - what helps?
In some cases, high sebum production can also cause dandruff. Our ANTI-DANDRUFF TONIC balances this with
- 5% Niacinamide,
- Zinc,
- PCA
- and organic nettle extract to soothe oily and irritated scalps.
It revitalizes the hair roots, regulates the sc alp's sebum production and specifically removes dandruff. It also moisturizes and strengthens your skin barrier, making it your balancing companion for oily scalps and dandruff.
Our Haircare for your scalp
We offer a selection of high-quality hair care products that are tailored to oily hair. Our products are gently formulated so that they are also suitable for sensitive scalps.
Discover products from our Volume line for fine or oily hair or our Sensitive line for sensitive scalps:
Our DRY SHAMPOO FOR LIGHT HA IR or DRY SHAMPOO FOR DARK HAIR is also ideal for quickly greasy hair. Use it at the roots to achieve instant freshness.
The dry shampoo is easy to brush out and immediately reduces greasy shine.
As hair treatments for oily hair, our HAIR MASKS offer you optimum support. Try our hair care products that have been specially developed for oily hair.
FAQ
How often should you wash oily hair?
It is recommended to wash oily hair every 2-3 days so as not to stimulate natural sebum production unnecessarily. However, there is evidence that delaying hair washing does not bring any improvement in the case of genetically caused sebum production. Tip: Our shampoos are so gentle and mild that they are also suitable for daily hair washing without hesitation.
Which shampoo helps against greasy hair?
A mild, sulphate-free shampoo especially for oily hair, such as our SENSITIVE shampoo or VOLUMEN shampoo , is ideal.
What helps quickly against greasy hair?
Dry shampoo is a quick solution to absorb excess sebum and give your hair an instant freshness.