2007-03-22 08:48:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Greasy hair is due to a build-up of the natural secretion ('grease' or, more correctly, sebum) from glands in the scalp
(sebaceous glands). The sebum passes into the hair follicle and spreads upwards and over the hair shaft. It is not absorbed into the shaft.
The feel of the hair depends on the volume of grease present. At certain, times, such as puberty. there is a marked change in sebum production due to higher levels of male hormones. At such times the hair may become more greasy and need to be washed more often. Inadequate removal of the grease makes the problem worse.
The scalp produces much the same amount of grease whatever the hair style. Since very short hair offers a smaller area over which the grease can spread, greasiness can
be especially troublesome on short hair.
Not shampooing often enough may result in a build-up of grease and material - environmental dirt and bacteria - on the hair. Perspiration plus grease may result in lank strands of hair which look unpleasant and may be unmanageable.
Hair that has not been washed for some time It is not possible to stop the glands from producing grease. Nor is grease production affected by diet, or indeed by any other factor that we can control. The answer to greasy hair is to wash it as often as necessary to keep it clean and in good condition. Frequent washing does not encourage the production of grease. Shampoos designed for greasy hair are specially formulated to remove natural grease without damaging the hair shaft.
2007-03-22 09:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by mrs sexy pants 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of possibilities as to why your hair is greasy. For one, you may be using too much conditioner. Try using not so much, or only using conditioner every other day if your doing it every day. You may just have naturally greasy hair. Get a shampoo, conditioner, and products for that. Oily and fatty foods also contribute to greasy hair, as well as skin.
2007-03-22 15:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by chrissy_isthebest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hair is oily and I have to wash it everyday or it will begin to feel very greasy. It could be that you may need to wash your hair more often.
If you are washing your hair everyday, it might be from product buildup. Try a clarifying shampoo. Panteen makes a good one. Wash your hair with it once a week.
2007-03-22 16:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like u have oily face, ur scalp would also secrete oil. So wash it every day or evry alternate days to avoid lot of grease.
2007-03-22 16:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Smile- conquers the world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause maybe you are not washing your hair right you have to wash your hair at least every two days use shampoo and contidonor
2007-03-22 15:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Gengta Bitch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋