Mechanism of oil production is the same for our skin and scalp. Both possess sebaceous glands, which is useful to secrete sebum or natural oil. Overproduction of sebum can result in oily hair. Of course, healthy hair is supported with sufficient quantity of natural oil secreted by glands but if this natural oil is produced dramatically and if it propagates from roots to the tips of the hair, the hair appearance will be very greasy. Management and prevention of oiliness of hair can be controlled with some techniques. The most important thing is the right use of hair care products which will not promote additional oil secretion and moisture restore in hair. Along with that, some home remedies are useful to overcome the problem of oily hair. We are glad to discuss home remedies for oily hair in this article.

• Use of aloe vera gel
  This is a simple procedure with aloe vera gel and lemon juice, you just need fresh aloe vera gel or if you don’t have the fresh option, then you can go for market available options of aloe vera gel and a tablespoon of lemon juice. You need to add a cup of water to this mixture. Stir it well. After washing your hair with the shampoo you can rinse your hair with this mixture just like a conditioner. After a few minutes of application on wet hair, you have to wash it off using cold water. Aloe vera gel is astringent and it has the properties to control oily scalp and sebum secretion. It gives the additional advantage of making hair soft and nourished.
• Argan Oil
  Another simple remedy to control oil in hair is the use of argan oil. You need pure argan oil for this home remedy. You can use the cotton pad to apply the argan oil evenly at hair roots and scalp. After this, you have to cover your hair using a towel and allow the oil to work its magic for 45 to 60 minutes. After this, you can wash your hair using a mild cleanser or your regular shampoo and lukewarm water. Argan oil is helpful to regulate the secretion of sebum and it is useful to redistribute oil to hair shafts
• Lemon Juice
  Simple and effective remedy to control the oil secretion for hair is performed using lemon juice and water. You can mix lemon juice with pure water and you can store this mixture in refrigerator. When you feel that your hair is oily, you can apply the mixture for 10 minutes and then wash it off.
• Vitamin B Food
  Consumption of vitamin B rich food is useful to get rid of oily hair. Vitamin B rich food includes dairy products, eggs, shellfish, and poultry.

Tips to manage oily hair

• Use a conditioner with care; apply it to only hair tips and not close to your scalp.
• Prefer the use of cold or lukewarm water for hair wash.
• Try for stress-free lifestyle and adequate sleep routines.
• Consume vitamin B rich food like beans, fish, poultry, and fresh fruits and veggies.
• Select your hair care product carefully, after reading its composition details.