Care for oily hair: Tips for more volume and long-lasting freshness
Oily hair is more than just a styling problem – it can affect your self-confidence and become a daily challenge. As soon as you wash it, it looks stringy, flat, and lackluster. But with the right care products, you can effectively get oily hair under control. In this article, you'll learn why hair gets oily quickly and how to care for oily hair sustainably – for more freshness, volume, and lightness in your everyday life.
Why does hair get greasy quickly?
Oily hair is usually caused by an overproduction of sebum in the scalp. This natural sebum protects the skin and hair – but if the sebaceous glands are overactive, your hair quickly looks unkempt.
Typical causes of oily hair:
- Hormonal changes: e.g. during puberty, pregnancy or hormonal therapies
- Stress and psychological strain: have a direct impact on the scalp
- Diet: A fatty or unbalanced diet can increase sebum production
- Wrong care products: Aggressive shampoos irritate the scalp and promote re-greasing
9 tips on how to effectively care for oily hair
With these tried-and-tested care tips, you can regulate your sebum production and keep your hair fresh for longer:
1. Wash your hair as needed – not strictly according to a schedule
You can also wash your hair daily – provided you use a mild, silicone-free shampoo without harsh surfactants. Ideally, wash your hair in the morning, as sebum production is most active at night.
2. Use lukewarm water
Hot water further stimulates the sebaceous glands. Instead, wash your hair with lukewarm water.
3. Air dry hair or blow dry with cool air
Heat stresses the scalp. Let your hair air dry if possible or blow-dry it on a low setting—ideally from the ends to the roots for more volume.
4. Comb instead of brush
Use a comb to avoid unnecessarily spreading sebum through your hair. Clean it regularly to avoid residue.
5. Use a mild organic shampoo
For oily hair, look for a shampoo that's free of sulfates and silicones—for example, the myrto Organic Myrtle Tea Tree Shampoo . It gently cleanses and regulates sebum production.
6. Conditioner only on the ends
Apply rinse or conditioner only to the lengths of your hair, never to the roots. This will keep your hair fresher longer.
7. Soothe the scalp with a serum
A scalp serum with zinc, niacinamide, and willow bark —such as myrto Scalp Treatment F —helps regulate sebum production and reduce oily dandruff.
8. Pay attention to your diet
A healthy diet with omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of vegetables and water supports the balance of the scalp from within.
9. Show patience
Your scalp needs time to adjust to gentle care. After a few weeks, you'll notice your hair becoming less oily.
Conclusion: Care for oily hair properly and regulate it in the long term
With gentle hair care , the right washing routine, and selected products, you can specifically combat oily hair. Your scalp will regenerate, and your hair will visibly regain its freshness, lightness, and natural volume.
Our product recommendations for oily hair:
- myrto Organic Shampoo Myrtle Tea Tree – gently clarifying & regulating
- myrto scalp treatment F – for oily scalp and impurities
- myrto Volume Conditioner – light, silicone-free, volumizing
