Oily Scalp and Hair: What Really Helps

You wash your hair in the morning, and by the evening it already looks flat and greasy at the roots. An oily scalp is not a question of hygiene: it is how your sebaceous glands work. The right habits can make a real difference.

Why does the scalp produce too much oil?

• Genetics and hormones determine how active your sebaceous glands are.
• Heat and humidity, in summer or in sport, increase oil production and sweating.
• Stress can stimulate sebum production, just as it does on the face.
• Harsh shampoos that strip the scalp can trigger a rebound effect.

Common mistakes

• Washing with very hot water, which stimulates the sebaceous glands. Lukewarm water is better.
• Applying conditioner to the roots. Keep it on the lengths and ends only.
• Touching your hair all day and brushing too often, which spreads oil from the roots to the lengths.
• Relying on dry shampoo for days in a row, which builds up on the scalp.

A routine for fresh hair, for longer

1. Choose a shampoo made for oily scalps. The Trichonix Oily Hair Shampoo, with zinc and nettle extract, cleanses deeply but gently and helps regulate sebum.
2. Wash as often as you need. Daily washing is fine with a gentle, suitable shampoo; there is no need to "train" your hair.
3. Massage, do not scrub. Use your fingertips, not your nails, for one to two minutes.
4. Nourish the lengths only with a light balm such as the Trichonix Extra Mild Balm, keeping it away from the roots.
5. Wash your brushes, pillowcases and hats regularly.

Skinormil tip: finish with a rinse of cool water. It feels refreshing and leaves hair shinier.

If an oily scalp comes with flakes, redness or itching, it may be dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. In that case, read our guide to the Trichonix DS and DS+ shampoos.