DIY Hair Mask for Oily Scalp

Let’s take a look at what are Hair Mask for Oily Scalp. The scalp produces healthy oil which makes your hair and scalp moisturized and healthy. Some people produce more oil which makes the scalp even more oily.

An oily scalp can be due to multiple reasons like

• Improper hair care
• Excess usage of heavy oil products
• Stress
• Menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Hormonal medication

How to take care of your hair and scalp

Dos

• Wash your hair every 3 days thoroughly but avoid washing every alternate day.
• Use a mild shampoo that does not strip your hair of its natural oils.
• Get enough sleep.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Now that you have the perfect remedies for oil-free and smooth hair, try them out to get rid of the problem.

Donts

• Do not touch your hair every now and then.
• While conditioning your hair, do not apply the conditioner too close to your scalp.
• Avoid stressing too much.
• Avoid using hot water to wash your hair.

Oily hair naturally attracts dirt and pollutants from the environment. Do you know an oily scalp has the maximum chance to have dandruff and other infections?

While I mentioned all the Dos and Donts for taking care of your hair and scalp. Let’s have a look at some DIY hair masks for oily hair.

DIY Hair Mask for Oily Scalp

Yogurt Hair Mask

Yogurt: Yogurt is a rich source of probiotics, has a high content of antioxidants and vitamins which helps to nurture the hair shaft from within and controlling excess oil production.

Baking Soda: Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is best known for reducing odors and balancing acidic levels with its basic properties.

Lemon: Vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoid, vitamins, potassium, iron, and copper are available in lemon, which helps in keeps hair healthy.

Egg white: Egg whites are high in protein, as well as vitamins, such as niacin and riboflavin. These nutrients all play a role in hair growth and renewal.

Take the ingredients in the below-mentioned qualities

• Tablespoon of baking soda
• ½ cup of plain yogurt
• 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice
• An egg white.

1. Mix them well to make a smooth paste.
2. Apply this on your hair and then cover it with a shower cap for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse it off and use this mask once a week.

Fuller’s Earth clay & Honey Hair

This makes it an ideal hair pack for people with oily scalps as it helps clean your hair without drying out the natural oils.

Multani Mitti: Multani Mitti( fuller’s earth clay ) is a mild, yet effective cleanser that removes impurities from your hair.

Lemon: Vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoid, vitamins, potassium, iron, and copper are available in lemon, which helps in keeps hair healthy.

Honey: Honey has moisturizing properties to help keep your hair conditioned and healthy. It also contains plenty of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants.

Take the following ingredients as per the mentioned quantities.

• 4 tablespoon fuller’s earth clay (Multani Mitti)
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon of honey

1. Mix all the ingredients together until you have a smooth paste.
2. Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair.
3. Put on a shower cap or cover your hair using a thin cloth and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Rinse well with warm water and organic shampoo.

Use this mask once a week or once every two weeks to balance your scalp oils.

Strawberry Hair Mask

Strawberries: Strawberries can regulate the production of sebum and can also remove the excess oil from your hair.

They are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for the health of your hair.

1. Blend 5 to 6 strawberries according to your hair length. Sieve to remove the tiny seeds.
2. You can add other ingredients of your choice if you want.
3. Leave it for only 10 minutes, then rinse with water.

After using this homemade hair mask your hair will feel and smell amazing.

Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Coconut Oil: Applying coconut oil prior to shampooing is a great way to condition your hair without making it greasy. Virgin coconut oil is light compared to many other oils and gives your hair the required shine while preventing excess sebum production.

1. Take a little virgin coconut oil and rub it between your palms.
2. Apply the oil evenly to your scalp and hair.
3. Leave it on for an hour before washing it off with mild shampoo

Black Tea Hair Mask

Black tea: Black tea has tannic acid which prevents the production of excess oil on your hair while protecting your scalp by tightening the pores thoroughly at the same time. You can easily use black tea twice or thrice a week.

1. To use this prepare 2 tablespoon of black tea leaves in a cup of water.
2. Boil it for 10 minutes and strain the tea and let it cool down.
3. Apply this tea on your hair and leave on for 30 minutes
4. Shampoo and condition as usual.

Now that you have the perfect remedies for oil-free and smooth hair, try them out to get rid of the problem.

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