Shampoo for greasy hair: what are the options?

There is a lot of men that frequently have to deal with greasy or oily hair and that can be very annoying. Sometimes your hair will actually look greasy and then it looks a bit shabby. In this blog post I will talk about greasy hair and what you can do about it.

What is greasy hair exactly?

When we talk about greasy hair, we mean that your hair is feeling oily when you touch it with your hands. You feel that a bit of residue is sticking to your hands and your hair usually feel a bit heavy as well.

There are multiple causes of greasy hair. When you use a lot of hair styling products, especially oil-based product, then your hair can get greasy. Examples of these kinds of products are oil-based pomades or heavy hair clays. Read here more about the difference between hair styling products.

These products have certain benefits, like some rain not right away messing up your hairstyle or that you can use the same product longer, but it will cause build-up in your hair and that will cause oily or greasy hair.

A second cause of greasy hair is that your scalp produces too much sebum. Sebum is a natural oil that your glands excrete to keep your hair and skin soft. But when your scalp is producing too much of it, then your hair will get greasy or cause other scalp issues. That is why it is so important to also take proper care of your scalp, because it is one of the most common causes of oily hair.

Solutions for greasy hair

Luckily there are ways to reduce the oiliness of your hair. One of the most obvious ones is a good shampoo for greasy or oily hair, but not every shampoo is the same. And perhaps you have other hair issues besides dealing with greasy hair.

It is possible to struggle with greasy hair, but still have brittle or dry hair. Or you can have oily hair and dandruff. That is why it is so important to find out if you are only dealing with greasy hair or that there are other factors at play. You do not want to start using the wrong shampoo for greasy hair.

Shampoo for greasy hair that is thin

The first category of shampoo for greasy hair is for men with thin or fine hair. You need a good cleansing shampoo, but you also need some volume to make your hair feel and appear thicker and stronger. You also do not want a shampoo for greasy hair drying out your hair, because that will make it look even thinner.

Usually, you see that these shampoos for greasy hair also contain ingredients to make your hair thicker and strengthen the hair follicles. When you check the ingredient list on these shampoos for oily hair, you will find certain proteins, like wheat proteins and natural extracts. Shampoos for greasy and thin hair also have ingredients that protect your hair against heat and sunlight, in most cases.

Shampoos for greasy hair with dandruff

Dandruff and greasy hair can both be a symptom of an oily scalp. Many men think that only a dry scalp can cause dandruff, but that is not true. Also, a greasy scalp can cause dandruff. In those cases, the white flakes are actually bigger, because they are pieces of dead skin cells.

When you have this issue, you need a cleansing shampoo for greasy hair, but you also want it to properly take care of your scalp. Certain ingredients work very well for your scalp, like tea tree oil. It prevents dandruff and has antibacterial and antifungal properties to help solve your greasy hair and dandruff situation.

Shampoos for greasy hair that is dry

Greasy and dry hair is a difficult combination and sounds counterintuitive, but it is possible. You want a deep cleansing shampoo to wash away build-up and oily, but you do not want to strip your hair and scalp of its natural oils. Oily hair is caused by an excess of sebum.

This category of shampoos for oily hair usually contains ingredients like glycerin or panthenol to provide the necessary hydration. These are cleansing shampoos, but with hydrating properties.

Shampoo for oily hair with a normal to thick texture

When you have normal to thick hair that is oily, you will need a deeply cleansing shampoo. Especially when you have thicker hair, you usually will use more hair styling products to keep that thick hair in place, but that can cause product build-up.

Also, when you have normal hair, it is recommended to look in this category of shampoos for greasy hair. A good example is clarifying and deep cleansing shampoos. Because of their deep cleansing properties, they usually are not suitable for colour treated hair.

Conclusion

Greasy or oily hair is a common problem for men, but luckily there are solutions. The best one is a proper shampoo for greasy hair. That can help a lot already, but it is important to know which one. So, first you need to find out if you have only greasy hair or that you have other hair or scalp issues. Like, do you have an oily scalp or are you using a lot of oil based or silicon-based hair products?

Not every shampoo for greasy hair is right away the correct one of your specific hair type. It depends if you have thin hair or thick hair, or if you have dry hair, or perhaps a sensitive scalp.

Read product descriptions of shampoos for greasy hair carefully to see if it could be something for your hair. That will increase the likelihood of helping you with your oily hair. Sometimes it can take some time before you find the ideal shampoo for you. In the Moquer shop there are dozens of shampoos for men that can help you with your greasy or oily hair.

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