Quick Fix for Greasy Hair

A shiny, oily face is easy to deal with. Puff on some powder and you’re good to go! When it comes to greasy, no time to wash your hair days- finding a solution can do wonders for your hair.

While there are plenty of benefits to not washing your hair, too much washing can actually strip away healthy oils and lead to dry, damaged strands. You can also prolong your fresh hair color and prevent hair fall. With that said, greasy hair is not at all attractive and can be difficult to style.

In recent years, dry shampoo has been all the craze. From brands like Sexy Hair andBatiste being available in Pakistan, these aerosol sprays can de-slick your hair from excess oils. Dry shampoos can work as a miracle but can end up costing quite a bit if you’re prone to using it on a daily basis. We’ve picked out some inexpensive items that you can find laying around your kitchen to create your own homemade dry shampoo.

What You’ll Need

• Baking Soda
• Corn Starch
• Baby Powder
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Application Tips:

There are plenty of ways to apply these dry powder products to your scalp. You can pour any of these into asalt/pepper shaker for easy application, sprinkle it onto your scalp with a light hand to prevent your dark hair from looking ashy. For extremely greasy hair, apply the powder into your scalp using a makeup powder brush. Simply take some product and brush directly onto the root and massage it in.

How to Use 

Using any of the above-mentioned ingredients on their own can help absorb the oils in your hair, creating a fresh feeling to your hair without spending a fortune. While Baking Soda, Baby Powder and Corn Starch easily absorb any oils, a homemade dry shampoo needs toblends in better with darker hair. Unsweetened cocoa powder adds a brown color to the mix to give a natural effect to the roots.

The key to using these ingredients is to not use too much. Over application can cause your hair to feel gritty, to fix this take a bristle brush and comb through your roots. This will evenly distribute the product and prevent any white flakes on your scalp. Focus mainly on where you part your hair and around the sides of your face where the most oil builds up. Use the warmth from your hands to blend it in and then brush your hair, and voila! You’re hair is fresh and lively!