Oily hair that clings to the scalp is not only unsightly. When the sebaceous glands are overactive, the scalp is prone to dandruff and fungus. To minimize and eventually eliminate oily hair and scalp, you need to stop the following bad habits.
Washing your hair every day
Many people think that washing your hair often will prevent it from producing oil, but in reality, over-cleansing the scalp stimulates the sebaceous glands to work harder to balance out the lost oil. Not to mention, the scalp’s pH balance is disrupted, making the hair follicles weaker and more prone to breakage. Instead of washing your hair every day, you should wash it every other day or a maximum of 3 times a week.

Instead of washing your hair every day, you should wash it every other day or a maximum of 3 times a week.
Constantly brushing and styling your hair
Brushing your hair often may make it look smoother, but it also stimulates the scalp, which can cause it to produce more oil. Just like our hands, the brushes we use to style our hair are not always clean. Clean them regularly to avoid ruining your efforts to keep your hair voluminous.
Using water that is too hot
Many people have the habit of using hot water to shower and wash their hair. While it may be effective at deep cleaning, it can also dry out the skin, causing it to produce more oil to compensate. Washing your hair with water that is too hot can also make your hair dry, brittle, and more prone to breakage. You should wash your hair with lukewarm water, then rinse it with cool or cold water to close the pores on your scalp and make your hair smoother.

You should wash your hair with lukewarm water, then rinse it with cool or cold water to close the pores on your scalp and make your hair smoother.
Going to bed with wet hair
Going to bed with wet hair is both uncomfortable and can lead to a number of health problems. This is definitely not a habit that people who want healthy, shiny hair should maintain. After washing your hair, use a soft, dry towel to gently blot it dry before blow-drying it on a low heat setting, especially the roots where the hair attaches to the scalp.
Overusing styling tools
There’s no denying the convenience of styling tools. However, they are also one of the main causes of oily hair. Straighteners, curling irons, and crimping irons that heat up to over 200 degrees Celsius can give you the hairstyle you want, but they can also damage your hair quickly.
Your hair will often be oily and flat against your scalp, and in the long run, it will become extremely damaged, frizzy, and prone to breakage. Use them in moderation and apply protective products before and after styling to minimize damage.