Top 7 Easy And Effective Home Remedies For Brides To Get Rid Of Oily Hair

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Top 7 Easy And Effective Home Remedies For Brides To Get Rid Of Oily Hair

Many brides contact us on our Beauty Tips section to share their beauty woes with us. And, we have always tried our best to offer them natural solutions for anything and everything. Lately, we came across a lot of mails where girls have asked us for some homemade remedies to get rid of their naturally oily hair.

Your hair can be called oily if they become greasy within a day or two after shampooing. Excess secretion of an oil or greasy matter by the sebaceous glands leads to oiliness. This oily look in the hair dents the appearance of it and makes it look dirty. It is not very easy to battle greasy hair, and all those expensive hair care products may not just be able to live up to their tall claims. So, here are some home remedies that have been proven to work wonders.

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#1. Henna Powder

Henna powder has drying properties that can help to get rid of the excess oil from your hair. You can also use henna to condition your oily hair. 

How to Use:

Take three tablespoons of henna and mix it in a cup of water to make a smooth paste. Apply this on your hair and leave it to dry. Apply a conditioner afterwards.

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#2. Multani Mitti/ Fuller’s Earth

We Indians just love this one beauty-rich natural ingredient, right? Well, multani mitti is not just amazing for your skin, but for your hair as well. It is filled with properties that can help to get rid of extra oil from your scalp.

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How to Use:

Prepare a thick paste by mixing some multani mitti with water or rose water. Now, apply this paste on your scalp, and let it stay for 15-20 minutes. After that, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

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#3. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar rinse is another great natural trick to get rid of oily hair. Just keep in mind to use only diluted apple cider vinegar for the best effects. What's more? Apple cider vinegar is also helpful to get rid of dandruff.

How to Use:

Take two to three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water, and mix it thoroughly. Now, pour the mixture on your hair and let it stay for few minutes. Wash off with cold water. Repeat this process at least 2-3 times a week to reduce oily hair issues.

Take a look at this video tutorial and learn how to prepare an apple cider vinegar rinse:

Video Courtesy: The Simple Care

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#4. Aloe vera gel

This ingredient is one of the most effective home remedies to deal with oily hair. Aloe vera can detoxify your scalp of dirt and dust and can cleanse it better than any chemical-based solution.

How to Use:

Mix a small amount of aloe vera gel with your regular, mild shampoo to remove the extra oil in the hair.

Another remedy is to mix a teaspoon of the gel and a tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of mild shampoo. Apply the mix on your hair, and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off.

If you want to learn more amazing home remedies using aloe vera, then Also Read: 7 Aloe Vera Face Packs for Fair and Radiant Skin

#5. Tea

Tea is known to contain an effective ingredient, known as tannic acid. This acid helps to control the secretion of excess oil.

How to Use:

Boil some tea leaves in water. When the liquid has cooled down sufficiently, apply the solution on your hair and leave it on for a few minutes. Wash off with a shampoo.

P.S.: If you cannot get hold of tea leaves, then tea herb or tea bags can be used for the same effect. Take a look here:

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#6. Baking soda

Baking soda is already well-known for its oil-absorption properties, especially when it comes to tackle oily skin woes. Well, same can be used for those greasy locks too.

How to Use:

Baking soda can be used in different ways for your hair. You can mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water to make a paste. Now, massage this paste on your hair and let it stay for some time before rinsing it off. Alternatively, you can mix it with your shampoo and use it as well.

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#7. Lemon juice

Lemon has always been known to have a very good effect on the hair. It is an amazing natural solution to control the excessive secretion of oil from scalp. It also opens up clogged pores and helps you to get rid of impurities, which would help to reduce hair fall.

How to Use:

Take out juice of one lemon and mix it with one cup of water. Now, use this solution to rinse your hair after you have shampooed them well. Now, gently massage your scalp for a few minutes before again washing your hair with some warm water. Another way to use lemon is to extract some lemon juice and mix it with water and some honey. Apply the mixture and rinse off after some time.

If you are looking for a more elaborate hair rinse using both lemons and tea, and a few more hair-friendly ingredients, then take a look at this:

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Extra Care

Apart from the home remedies, it is also very essential to maintain a healthy diet.

  • Stay away from oily foods. Include fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts in your diet.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your system hydrated at all times.
  • Shampoo your hair every alternate day. Go for a mild, oil-free shampoo.
  • Avoid using conditioners. But, if you must, then always apply it only on the tips and not on the roots of your hair.
  • Do not touch or brush your hair often.
  • For people with oily hair, it is best to stay away from hair styling products and avoid excessive combing, brushing, scratching or rubbing your scalp all too often as it will stimulate the sebaceous glands and lead to the production of more oil.

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Girls, if you are in a hurry and find yourself lost on what to do with those oily locks; here is an instant way out. Just take some baby powder and sprinkle it on your hair. Dust it off well with a comb after three to five minutes. Now, this is known as a dry shampoo. Well, go ahead and try these home remedies to treat oily hair, do work like a charm. So, do try them out. And

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