Why is my hair greasy?

Nov 10, 2015

Mari E.

I use to have my hair long it was below my bra and never had problem with greasy hair. Ever since I cut it about two weeks ago it gets greasy by the second day the longest layer now is by my shoulder. I haven't changed anything what do you think it's causing it to do that?

Nov 10, 2015

Mari E.

Any suggestions on what I can do?

Nov 10, 2015

Lauren H.

Are you wearing your hair down more since you cut it? When my hair is just styled I wear it down more and find it gets greasier quicker because I'm probably touching it more often without realising?

Nov 10, 2015

Mari E.

Yes I do wear it down, that might be it.

Nov 10, 2015

Jackie S.

I have naturally greasy hair, and while I haven't found a perfect solution, I have found something that helps. When I'm washing my hair, I only condition my ends. That's actually a trick I learned here on Beautylish!

Nov 11, 2015

Mari E.

Thank you Jackie for sharing that.

Nov 11, 2015

Diana T.

I agree with Jackie - also try using a clarifying shampoo once a week and also washing your hair less often helps - I wash my hair about 2-3 times a week and in between wash days it doesn't get greasy - but on the day I usually wash my hair it starts to get greasy but usually a dry shampoo is good enough to deal with it until it gets washed - also don't put any styling products for moisture on your scalp (they work kinda like the conditioner so just use them on your ends)

Nov 11, 2015

Mari E.

Thanks Diana I will look into buying a clarifying shampoo.

Nov 14, 2015

Carrie B.

Your hair probably was absorbing those oils with the longer hair but since it's not as long maybe your scalp is still producing oil like it needed for your long hair. Just a guess. Dry shampoo or texturizing spray might become your best friend for a while until your scalp adjusts... Again I'm no expert just a guess.

Nov 14, 2015

Mari E.

Thank you Carrie for your comment that makes sense