How To Care For Oily Scalp Dry Hair? 9 Exclusive Tips

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Lately, I have been getting a lot of queries regarding taking care of oily scalp dry hair. Some of you even complained outright that I rarely share tips for my peeps with this combination hair and scalp type.

So, today I am sharing some of the best tips to take care of your oily scalp and dry hair with a simple hair care routine and easy-to-find product recommendations specifically for your hair type along with exclusive tips.

Sounds fair?

Let’s dive in 🙂

How To Know If You Have Oily Scalp Dry Hair?

This combination hair type is the easiest to identify.

If you notice your hair appears dull, lifeless, damaged accompanied by split ends or frizz and your scalp feels extremely greasy or oily in just a day or two after you have washed your hair, then you belong to this combination hair family.

I know this combination of hair requires a lot of love and extra care because of their opposite and stubborn nature and I am gonna walk you through it.

What Causes Oily Scalp Dry Hair?

Let me first begin by addressing this.

Oily scalp dry hair are mostly a result of

• genetics
• hormonal imbalance
• use of wrong hair products
• over sweating
• scalp infections
• forehead acne
• seborrheic dermatitis
• improper diet
• over styling
• harsh chemical treatments
• poor hair care habits.

This is also seen in people who opt for a lot of coloring or bleaching treatments. These treatments strip off the natural oils from your scalp and damage the outer layer of your hair shafts leaving them extremely dry and prone to damage.

If you often work out or sweat a lot, or maybe you wash your hair more than 3 times a week, then unknowingly you are washing off the natural oils from your scalp that were initially meant to be distributed to your entire hair length.

Lack of natural oils reaching your hair length, your hair ends start to dry out more and more. And the more you wash your hair, your scalp produces more and more oil to restore the oil balance.

Thus unknowingly you contribute to your oily scalp dry hair. 

Best Tips & Products To Take Care Of Your Oily Scalp Dry Hair

Don’t Over wash

I already briefly shared about this as to why over-washing is the biggest culprit behind your oily scalp dry hair. You need to wash your hair no more than three times a week. More than that actually does more harm than good. 

And while you wash your hair, make sure you apply shampoo only on your scalp and not on your entire hair length. This will ensure that the extra oil gets stripped off from the scalp but your hair length and ends don’t lose any more moisture. 

Best shampoo for oily scalp dry hair: Loreal Paris extraordinary clay shampoo, Paul Mitchel shampoo and Bodyshop shampoo. 

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Befriend Dry Shampoo

In case if washing your hair twice a week is too little for you and you feel the urge to reach out to your shampoo, go for a good dry shampoo instead. Dry shampoo will do the job without the added damage.

Best dry shampoo recommendations for oily scalp dry hair: Batiste shampoo, Bblunt dry shampoo, or my personal favorite .

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Use A Hydrating Conditioner

Always use a conditioner that adds a touch of moisture to your dry ends.

So while picking your hair conditioner, see if contains natural oils or has ‘hydrating’ labelled on it. And make sure you keep the conditioner only on your hair length for at least 5 minutes before rinsing it off. 

Best Conditioners for oily scalp dry hair: Living Proof no frizz conditioner, Loreal Paris 6 oils in one conditioner, Organix morocco conditioner(my personal favorite).

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Lemon Hair Rinse Is A Game Changer

After you are done with your shampoo and conditioner, make sure you follow it up with a good lemon rinse. This will ensure your scalp doesn’t get oily more often.

Use Argan Oil As A Serum

For your specific combination hair, make sure you skip the readily available serums and opt for a good Argan oil instead. Using argan oil as a serum will make your hair stay hydrated for a longer duration. And don’t worry argan oil is pretty lightweight and we are using just a few drops here so it won’t weigh your hair down. 

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Regular Hot Oil Treatment And Scalp Massage

I know you might say that you are already dealing with oily scalp and I am again asking you to add more oil. 

But trust me on this. 

Oil your hair once a week to ensure your scalp and hair get the nutrition they deserve to flourish. Keep the oil at least for half an hour before you rinse it off. And for best results give it some steam like I do using my thermal steam cap. 

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An ideal oil for your oily scalp dry hair would St tropica biotin oil or Avocado or .

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Use A Clean Wooden Comb Or Boar Bristle Brush

I can’t stress this enough but you need to replace your regular plastic comb with the wooden ones or a boar bristle brush . This is because these brushes or comb (whatever you prefer) will take the excess oil from your scalp and distribute it to your entire hair length beautifully. 

• Here are more reasons why you should use wooden combs instead of plastic ones. 
• How to clean a boar bristle brush the right way?

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Use Clay Masks & Deep Conditioning Masks For Your Oily Scalp Dry Hair

There is a simple logic behind using both masks together once every fifteen days.

Apply clay mask like this one for 10 minutes on your scalp rinse it off and then apply a good deep conditioning mask like aloe vera and coconut oil or this one on your hair length for 15 minutes and rinse it off.

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The clay mask will ensure your scalp stays fresh and the deep conditioning mask will take care of your dry hair. If you wish to go for a single hair mask for oily scalp dry hair then opt for Egg and lemon hair mask.

Eat Right & Add Fish Oil Supplements To Your Routine

When your body becomes deficient in riboflavin or vitamin B 12, that contributes to oily scalp.

You can include leafy veggies and whole grains and pulses in your diet along with eggs, meat milk, and cheese to make sure your body gets the nutrition it deserves. And incorporating fish oil in your daily routine will make sure your scalp and hair get the boost of omega-3 that it needs to thrive healthier.

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Also, make sure to not use hard water for washing your hair and limit the usage of heat styling tools and harsh chemical treatments like bleach bath for hair, hair coloring, hair smoothening, keratin treatment, and others. Overtime, these treatments damage your hair’s outer layer which leaves you with oily scalp and dry hair. 

Hope you find these tips and product recommendations for oily scalp and dry hair useful. Let me know via comments if you have any more queries, I would be happy to help. 

And before you leave, don’t forget to check out:

• How To Get Rid Of Oily Hair Naturally? 15 Exclusive Tips
• 8 Of The Very Best Shampoo For Oily Hair In The Market
• Why Does My Hair Get Greasy So Fast? Tips & DIYs Included
• Why Does My Hair Curl At The End? 12 Reasons & Solutions
• 6 Best Volumizing Mousses For Thicker Picture Perfect Hair

Have a lovely day!