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Ladies, I need some advice! I have thin hair, and if I don't wash it every SINGLE day it gets soo greasy. I've tried going every other day to get my scalp "used to it" but that didn't do the trick. I use shampoo/conditioner and then don't put any other products in it.
Any advice? I've heard of some people not using shampoo at all.. what do you use then?
Thank you!
You could always try dry shampoo. I've never used it, but a lot of bees have suggested it before.
I only wash my hair once a week, but that's because I have wavy/curly hair. It works for me better.
Good luck! Hope we can help you find a solution that works best for you!
Google "No Poo," you use vinegar instead. My friend tried it and liked it for a few days, but then just couldn't keep up with it. It did have some good info on the websites though about how it gives your hair a break from all the product and makes it less oily and healthier overall.
I wash mine every day for the same reason. I didn't realize it was out of the ordinary to do so!
I only use conditioner to "wash" my hair each morning.
I've tried different versions of "no poo" as well. I've tried washing every other day, or just washing with conditioner or using dry shampoo...I'm in the same boat as you. My hair is very healthy and shiny and strong, but thin and fine and my "second day" hair is usually flat and greasy. So I'm torn between the effort it takes to wash and blow dry everyday or finding another easier solution. So far no luck, I'd love to hear more suggestions....
I only wash mine a couple times a week but it's thick, curly and generally fairly dry.
If i was you, I would try a dry shampoo. I've never tried it, but have heard good things.
I wash my hair every other day. If it starts looking a little oily on top in between, I rub baby powder into my scalp..it soaks up the oil
Does anyone know of a good dry shampoo that doesn't weight the hair down? I've tried so many formulas (spray, powder, clay based) and none of them seem to give me the "volume" they all claim to offer...they just weigh my hair down and make it feel worse...
Thanks for the help! I have tried dry shampoo.. and it works OK.. but not great. I think I need to test out a few brands!
Maybe having thin hair is what does it? It seems all you ladies with thick hair and go longer between shampoo!
I generally wash my hair every day but on occasion I will go a second day. If your hair is thin and fine, try washing it but NOT using conditioner to see if that works for you. Also, make sure you're using a cleansing shampoo and not one that has a lot of moisturizing. Both of those things could help. Finally, if you feel as if you need some other type of product to help style your hair without giving it a lot of build up, a light sculpting lotion like Paul Mitchell Sculpting Lotion (which I use and really like) may work without making your hair feel as if it has product in it the next day.
Additionally, overwashing your hair can and does create MORE oil because your body goes into overdrive.
You may want to just slowly decrease how often you wash your hair, and use a quality shampoo.
Dry shampoo is also an excellent alternative.
I wash mine every other day, usually, but in between I wash my bangs and then blow-dry them because that is where mine gets most greasy. I've also done the baby powder trick before in a moment of desperation. Lol.
I wash about every 2-3 days. I like TIGI Rockstar dry shampoo, and can sometimes go 4 days between washes if I use that. I hear that Oscar Blandi has a really good dry shampoo, but it is a bit pricey. The first week that you try it, your hair will still get oily fast if that's what it typically does. Your body has to adjust to the change. When you stop washing the oils out everyday, typically your scalp stops over producing the oil. To ease into it, you could start by shampooing every other day, and using just conditioner in between. Slowly you should be able to go longer.
My hair usually looks best the 2nd-3rd day after a wash!
@Brielle: I agree. Conditioner can make it look oily. If you must use it, only use it on the ends.
I did the dry shampoo by Treseme--you comb it out. It works alright. I'm back to shampooing daily, it's just too weird otherwise. I also have fine, thin hair. Try to use a gentle shampoo--I've heard baby shampoo is good. I haven't tried that, but I Think I will.
i use the tresseme too. it comes in a hairspray like can, you spray it on, let it sit for about three minutes, then brush it out. i like to part my hair and focus on the roots, then a quick light spray all over. i wear a pont tail every second day too.
I use shampoo/conditioner every other day. On off days, I rub a teaspoon of baking soda (mixed with a little water to make a paste) onto my roots, and use a little conditioner towards the ends. I also have oily skin so my hair gets greasy quick. even on days when I use the baking soda it doesnt seem to be greasy at all!
I have very thin, blonde hair & oily skin. My hair really shows the grease/sweat when I don't wash it daily (or twice daily, if I work out in the afternoon).
I switched to Regis SilverShine shampoo, when my (went-white-early) FI brought home a big bottle of it from his barber.
It's formulated to be non-drying for grey hair; plus it has a deep purple tint to help remove yellow tones. When I wash my hair, it almost feels like it's not cleaning; but it comes out looking clean and shiny.
Of the shampoos I've tried, this is by far the best and the most non-drying-but-still cleaning. Since I started using it, the hairdresser I've been to have all complimented the health of my hair.
My hair is the same way, and I tend to wash my hair everyday/every other day depending on how much time I have. On days when I don't wash my hair, I use dry shampoo. I actually got three cans on sale at CVS one day for $5. It's a great back-up for days when you're running late. I'll tell you what my hairdresser told me, if you wash it everyday, it's best to use a sulfate free shampoo because it's less drying. I made the switch to Loreal Sulfate Free volumizing shampoo and have noticed a huge difference. My hair doesn't have any more volume than with any other shampoo, but the texture of my hair is so much healthier. I still can't get away with washing it every other day without dry shampoo, but that's fine because my hair looks so much better.
I have the exact same problem. I have fine, thin hair and it gets greasy by the end of the day. I try to not wash it every day but it drives me crazy when I don't. I have tried so many shampoos and nothing works.
I've tried the baby powder thing but it makes my hair look funny and then an hour later I'm greasy again. I even bought a special powder from the Lush store that helps greasy hair but it didn't do much help. No luck with dry shampoo either.
I always make sure to scrub extra where it gets greasy. Also, don't put conditioner where you get the greasiest (just use it on your ends). But I still have to wash my hair almost every day.
I have a ton of hair but the individual strands are very fine. It gets greasy by the end of the day. So irritating. Most shampoos and conditioners have oils in them (tea tree oil, jojoba oil, peppermint oil, you name it, they put it in) and they build up on your hair. I can't even use conditioner anymore. I use Suave (yes Suave 1.29 for a giant bottle of it). It doesn't have the oils. I just wish there was something that I could use to keep my hair from tangling. I love conditioner but just can't use it.
Mine is super thick but I only wash it every 2-3 days. If the roots start looking a bit greasy I use dry shampoo. My favourite is Faux Dry by Blow. The bottle lasts forever and it works really well.
I don't like dry shampoo because it makes me breakout along my hairline but of all the ones that I have tried (and I have tried many) I like Rockaholic the best ( I believe it is a TIGI product??). Have you tried non lather cleansing conditioners versus shampoos? I have thicker hair, oily scalp and refuse to wash my hair everyday. But you could definitely tell when I'm on my second day because it gets oily. I have been using wen and it seems to be less oily. I guess all the products in the lather shampoos can dry your hair out and then your scalp will overcompensate with oils to help balance it out (that is why myhairdresser suggested I NOT wash my hair daily).
I wash mine every other day. I have thick hair though, so I can't really say what is right for you. Maybe try some dry shampoo if you want to.
My hair is fine too and I can get away with washing it every other day but day two is usually a poney tail day. It does take a few weeks for it to get used to not being washed every day.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product that I get from Sephora. It's by Cake Beauty and called Satin Sugar Refreshing Body and Hair Powder. It is like using baby power but it comes in two different shades (one for darker hair and one for lighter hair). I have like 6 of my girlfriends hooked on this stuff now! It's awesome for volume and always makes my days old hair look controlled and clean. I like to use this in the morning when I shower the night before because it gives my hair some oomph! Highly recommended! Oh and there is a cute travel size too!
I have fine, straight hair as well and I wash my hair every other day.
You really do have to get your hair used to it if that's what your plan is and continue it for a while. Hair gets greasier faster if you wash it every day than every other day, so you will find a decrease over time. If after two days your hair seems gross to you, I'd recommend switching it to every day and a half and not washing it on days you go out at all.
Thank you for all of the advice! Okay, I am going to try out some of the recommended dry shampoos, and try to get used to the every other day thing! I didn't do anything yesturday so I didn't wash it.. So i am working there slowly!
Only once every few months. Like a PP, I "wash" daily with conditioner. Reccommended by my stylist due to my curly hair not needing to have its oils washed away! Shampoo=dry, frizzy curls.
I shampoo and condition everyday. Same thing that my hair gets greasy without it. I'm curious to try dry shampoo, but I'm afraid it will just make my hair look more dirty.
I have the same hair so I use Batiste dry shampoo. I get it off Amazon for $7 and it's the best dry shampoo I've tried.
I wash my hair every other day. I used to wash daily but would get awful dandruff as I have VERY DRY skin and scalp. This seems to work best. Usually I leave my hair straight the day wash, then the second day it's up in a pony tail ;) or I curl it with my straightner to give it more body. I also wash my bangs EVERY DAY because that's where it looks the greasiest.
I just wanted to chime in, bc I read your post the other day and then researched no poo...I have terrible dandruff, but also very oily hair and it's gotten out of control these past few months! After researching I promptly "washed" my hair with a mixture of baking soda and water and let me tell you it was amazing! My hair is so clean and most of the dandruff is gone!!!
Ok... It's really rare I share this but since this is supposed to be a judgement free zone: I only wash my hair once per week (about every 8-9 days). I don't put any products in it & pretty much the only styling I ever do is my weekly blowdry. My hair is naturally straight & it used to be very greasy but since I started cutting back on the washes my scalp has evened out (It's been over 6 months now).
A couple of tips:
-Avoid the dry shampoo/ baby powder. It's a crutch & will not allow your scalp to balance it's oil production (because it clumps it away)
-Embrace Greasy French-Braid-Day(s). When you feel like your hair can't go another day without a wash braid it. It'll hold the braid nicely & won't dirty at all!
-Invest in a 100% natural boar bristle brush. The boar bristles are great for pulling the oils from your roots to your tips & keeping your hair well hydrated!
To answer your question about products:
I use Panteen Pro V Shampoo & Conditioner for Medium-Thick Hair. I only shampoo my scalp & only condition the ends.
Hope this helps!
@FutureMrsRugbee: Heh! If you were afraid of judgement on that, I should be changing my name!
@Roe: I have to say, I stalked your e-pics & your hair looks FREAKING awesome!! It looks so soft & hydrated. It's pretty great that this is the (low maintenance) solution. I couldn't get away with that since I am a naturally oily person.
@FutureMrsRugbee: Thanks!! I let it air dry about 362 days a year, so it stays really healthy. My curls needs oil way more than other hair types; I know my sisters couldn't get away with not shampooing. When the seasons change, I will sometimes need to shampoo it because the weather can really make my skin (not just scalp) freak out and it gets itchy.
Wow.. no judgement here!!! I am just jealous!! I am going to look up some no poo options too and maybe try it out tomorrow!
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