Care of Oily Hair and Scalp Condition
The hair routne aims at removing the excess oil and to exfoliate skin cells which
clog up and suffocate the hair follicles in our scalp. Infection usually
erupts in the blocked hair follicles which leads to hair loss and other scalp disorders.
The emphasis is laid on cleansing and toning routines. The cleansing routine involves
washing and rinsing the hair. Since the hair has to be washed as frequently as it gets
dirty and oily, a natural shampoo on a formulation of herbs such as smla, shikakai, trifla is ideal.
The ideal shampoo is always gentle in action, thorough in dissolving the grime and at the same time,
not harsh like a detergent shampoo.
Massaging hair and scalp is important for the well-being as well as good growth of the hair. For dry hair,
scalp massaging with oil is recommended. For oily hair, massage with toning lotion is suitable. A two minute
brushing, stroking and combing routine is sufficient massage exercise for the scalp.
The Home-made cosmetic care for oily hair
Shampoo Cleanser
- Buy some shikakai powder. Powder some green grams(moong dal) and fenugreek(methi) seeds. Mix two portions
of shikakai powder, one portion of green gram flour and half portion of fenugreek powder and keep it. When required,
mix a tablespoon of this mixture in the white of an egg and use it as a shampoo. It does not lather like a soap,
or shampoo, but cleanses the hair.
- Take some dry soap nuts (reetha) and soak them in water overnight. Mash them in the mornign and strain the soapy solution.
Add a teaspoon of shikakai powder and wash your hair.
Mint Infusion
- If you are unable to make the shampoo cleanser at home, use this infusion recipe. Prepare it and mix it
in the shampoo you use.
To make the infusion, boil two handfuls of mint in one-and-a-half glass of water for 20 minutes. Strain the
solution and mix in a 300 ml bottle of shampoo.
The Toning Lotion
- Mix a tablespoon of Malt Vinegar in a glass of water. Add a pinch of salt in it. Dab two tablespoons of it on your
scalp and massage with your finger tips twice a week. Leave the lotion on for one hour. Rinse with cold water, brush and set your hair.
Other Tips
- Do not use detergent shampoos.
- Do not use oils unless the cleansing routine leaves your hair extremely dry.
- Regularly massage your scalp.
