This article was co-authored by Jenny Tran. Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
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Your head produces natural oils to keep your scalp healthy and protect your hair from damage. However, some people have higher levels of oil production that can lead to hair feeling and looking overly greasy. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to reduce and manage greasy hair.
Here are 11 effective ways to get rid of excess grease and keep your hair looking clean.
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QuestionHow do you get rid of greasy hair fast?Jenny TranJenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
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QuestionHow do I stop having greasy hair?Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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- ↑ https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/can-you-get-rid-oily-hairfor-good
- ↑ Jenny Tran. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 31 August 2020.
- ↑ Jenny Tran. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 31 August 2020.
- ↑ Jenny Tran. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 31 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/fashion-beauty/hairstyles/how-get-rid-oily-hair
- ↑ https://www.bebeautiful.in/all-things-hair/everyday/how-to-get-rid-of-greasy-hair-without-washing
- ↑ https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/how-to-stop-greasy-hair-hacks
- ↑ https://www.today.com/shop/how-get-rid-dandruff-t142428/
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To wash away hair grease, lather your hair with oil-fighting shampoo every 2 to 4 days. To absorb oil between washes, spray your hair with dry shampoo powder. Only use conditioner on the tips of your hair, not the roots, and cut down on hair products like gel and mousse. If your hair doesn’t improve, switch to a powerful clarifying shampoo for every other wash. To learn about home solutions for hair grease, read on!