What masks for oily hair can be made at home?

Untidy, greasy shiny hair the very next day or even a couple of hours after washing is not uncommon among representatives of both sexes. Every type of hair and scalp requires proper care, and this type even more so. Homemade masks for oily hair make it possible to restore the natural attractiveness and beauty of our curls.

Proper Use

Masks for oily hair should be used in accordance with the rules to achieve maximum results:

1. The composition is applied to the hair roots with massaging movements. Rub the ingredients into the skin for at least 5 minutes. To increase blood flow, you need to tilt your head down .
2. The hair with a mask is wrapped under a compress: you need to put on a cellophane cap and wrap your head with a terry towel.
3. The period of exposure of the ingredients is at least half an hour, if possible, withstand 3-4 hours.
4. Rinse off with non-hot water, and finally rinse your hair under a cool shower to slow down the secretion of sebum.
5. Rinse your curls with herbal infusion instead of conditioning balm .

Treatment with masks is carried out over a long course : once every 3-4 days for at least 1 month.

It is important that masks are not used if the following contraindications exist:

• inflammatory diseases of the scalp with symptoms such as itching, redness, open lesions, pustules;
• allergic reactions to the ingredients of the mask. To check the tolerability of the composition, you need to apply a drop of it to the inner surface of the forearm and hold for half an hour. If there are no unpleasant sensations, then the composition can be applied to the head.

Rules of application

Preparation

Cleansing and detox masks, as a rule, do not require any preparatory measures (except for the “cooking” part) and are applied to a dry hair before washing.

Application

The mask should be warm, but not hot. Be sure to test the product on the skin of your wrist.

The composition is distributed evenly over the entire surface of the scalp, and then rubbed in with soft massaging movements. A shower cap is put on top, then your head needs to be wrapped in a towel. This will increase the effectiveness of the procedure. The mask is kept on average for 20-30 minutes.

Post-procedure care

The mask is thoroughly washed off with water, and then the head should be washed with a mild shampoo. Scalp detox does not replace the use of conditioners, balms, masks, and leave-in care. Let us remind you that these products should be applied along the entire length of the hair, starting from the ends, but not on the scalp.

Regular use of masks for oily hair

It takes at least a month to improve the functioning of the glands responsible for skin oiliness. During this time, you need to regularly use masks , preferably of the same composition. To obtain a long-term effect, the medicinal composition is applied 2 times a week, which ensures a smooth restructuring of the skin's operating mode.

to make the same masks 2 times a month a sharp return to the previous hair condition.

Causes of increased oily scalp

There are 2 groups of causes of increased oily scalp.

Internal:

• a genetic predisposition in which the secretion of large amounts of sebum is established even before birth. You can suspect this reason if your closest blood relatives have the same condition of their curls;
• hormonal imbalance, as evidenced by the onset of the problem during puberty. You may need to consult an endocrinologist .

External or lifestyle related:

• unhealthy diet with excess amounts of carbohydrates (flour, sweets), animal fats;
• improper hair care (inappropriate shampoo, which dries out the skin; washing your hair under hot water; frequent blow-drying);
• chronic stress, causing the release of the hormone cortisol, which disrupts the correct rhythm of the functioning of organs and systems .

Herbal masks

When caring for your hair, it is recommended to use herbal products. Mint, horsetail, yarrow, wormwood, nettle, hop cones, bay leaves, gentian, calendula, oak bark are suitable.

These herbs can be used separately or made into collections by combining plants in equal parts. For a comprehensive effect on oily hair, it is recommended to mix calendula, wormwood and nettle. This composition not only strengthens hair, but also gets rid of oily dandruff. If the strands are weakened, then mint, hops, horsetail, and a mixture of nettle and wormwood are most suitable.

Henna is used to prepare herbal masks. Recipe:

1. Take 2 parts henna powder to 1 part clay. The latter will increase the effectiveness of the mask.
2. Pour a decoction of St. John's wort or chamomile over everything. As a result, you should get a thick mass.

This mask can significantly strengthen your hair and improve the appearance of your hairstyle.

You can mix clay powder with herbal decoction.

Herbal-based products remove oily shine, stabilize the sebaceous glands, eliminate dandruff, itching, and rashes. They strengthen the follicles and the hair itself, accelerating its growth. All existing problems can be eliminated in just 2-3 months of using herbal masks.

Effective masks against oily hair loss

It is believed that dry hair is more susceptible to hair loss, but oily hair is also prone to this.

give strength to the roots and prevent hair loss . Nettle is rich in B vitamins and microelements that nourish hair follicles and prevent their death.

To prepare the rinse aid, 1 tbsp is enough. l. dry herbs pour 1 liter. boiling water and leave covered for 30 minutes, then cool to room temperature.

Oak bark mask:

• a piece of black bread;
• oak bark – 1 spoon;
• peel of 1 onion.

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the husk and bark , simmer until brown over low heat and strain. Soak the bread crumb in water and rub into the roots soaked in the broth. Wrap the curls in a compress for half an hour. After rinsing, rinse with the remaining broth.

You can also try this composition at home:

• egg yolk;
• liquid honey – 10 grams;
• aloe and lemon juice in equal quantities ;
• chopped garlic clove.

Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture to the roots , leave for an hour. If a burning sensation appears, you can wash it off earlier.

Mask for oily fine hair

Thin hair lacks volume in its structure, and the oiliness of the roots further aggravates the appearance.

A mask for fine hair with gelatin will help add thickness to your hair and reduce greasiness :

• 1 packet of gelatin;
• 15 ml lemon juice;
• a piece of black bread without crust.

Pour cold water over gelatin and heat until dissolved . Cool and add lemon and bread. Distribute the mixture throughout the curls and wrap for an hour. Wash off under a warm shower with shampoo.

Hair mask for oily roots and dry ends

The grease does not reach the ends, they dry out and, under the influence of external conditions, begin to break and split. You need to either focus care separately on dry ends, or use universal components for roots and ends, for example in this recipe:

• half a glass of curdled milk;
• 1 yolk;
• Riboflavin ampoule.

Beat the ingredients with a fork and distribute over dry strands, wrap under a compress for an hour. Wash off with shampoo.

Which mask to choose: homemade or purchased

Comparison of masks for oily scalp

A small number of basic ingredients, including oils and herbal infusions. The effect will be, however, it is impossible to predict which one: home recipes have not been tested for safety in laboratory conditions. It is inconvenient to apply and rinse off - this is due to the lack of technical ingredients and emulsifiers that turn a set of components into a cosmetic product that is pleasant to use.

The finished products are easy to distribute, rinse off well, do not get stuck in the hair, and also smell nice.

Best Recipes

Homemade masks can always be made from what you have in the kitchen. And the effect will be no worse than from products purchased in the store.

Mustard mask

Mustard, thanks to its essential oil, increases blood supply to the skin, which helps not only in solving oiliness problems, but also enhances the growth of strands . Mustard has a drying effect by absorbing lipids from the outside and slowing down the work of the sebaceous glands from the inside.

In addition, the rich composition of microelements (potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, D) nourishes the hair and gives it strength.

Examples of masks with mustard:

1. In equal parts, take mustard powder and almond oil diluted until thick, add a small spoon of sugar and 1 yolk. Rub the well-mixed mixture into the roots and scalp and leave for 15–20 minutes, depending on the intensity of the burning sensation. Wash off with shampoo and rinse with chamomile infusion.

It is important that this recipe should use almond oil, which prevents skin irritation and softens the effect of mustard.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of mustard and green (or black) clay, dilute with water and add 1 teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Mix and apply to the head under a compress for half an hour, then rinse.

Sometimes in emergency situations the question arises of how to disguise oily hair in 2 minutes, and mustard powder will help with this. It should be applied dry to the skin and dried after a couple of minutes with a towel. Comb out the remains with a wooden comb or massage comb. This technique is suitable for dark hair; blondes are better off using starch or salt.

Oily

Don't be afraid of masks for oily hair that contain oils. Vitamins and fatty acids penetrate well through the lipid barrier of the skin and nourish the bulbs from the inside, improving the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

This video shows an effective oil mask for oily hair.

Recipes:

1. Mix a few tablespoons of castor oil with a spoonful of calendula water infusion and apply to the roots for half an hour, rinse with shampoo.
2. Castor oil can be replaced with olive oil, and calendula with green tea . The result is a composition that restores skin balance.

Egg

For hair, egg yolk is used , which nourishes the curls and saturates them with all the necessary vitamins. With regular use, hair becomes silky and soft, with a natural shine.

Preparation:

1. Mix 1-2 yolks with 1 tbsp. l. cognac or vodka, rub into the roots for 30 minutes.
2. Beat the yolks with an equal amount of kefir and distribute over the entire length. Leave for an hour under a compress.

This video shows how to make a mask for oily hair from yolk and cognac.

With sea salt

Salt draws out impurities from the skin and cleanses the hair more thoroughly. The rich content of microelements in sea salt additionally compensates for their deficiency in cells.

Mix 5 drops of tea tree essential oil in a few tablespoons of sea salt and apply this mixture to wet roots. Leave the mask on for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water .

Kefir

Kefir is rich in lactic acid bacteria, which improve the biological balance of the skin. At the same time, the acidic environment of kefir has a beneficial effect on the protective functions of the epidermis, which is necessary to get rid of excess fat.

The fermented milk product can be used alone or as part of various masks.

Recipes:

1. Kefir mask with aloe juice, lemon and honey in equal proportions. The mixture is rubbed into the skin and roots, and then washed off with a decoction of herbs (chamomile, nettle).
2. To the amount of kefir required for the entire length , add 5-7 drops of citrus essential oil (orange, lemon), rosemary or tea tree. Distribute the composition over all curls and rub into the scalp, wrap in cellophane and a towel for an hour, then rinse with shampoo.

Lemon

Lemon juice is an additional component of many masks. It perfectly neutralizes oily shine and dries the skin, so that the strands stay clean longer.

Mask options:

1. Mix the yolk with lemon juice and a spoonful of vodka, beat well and apply to the roots for half an hour under the cap.
2. Add lemon juice and aloe juice to egg yolk or kefir and rub into the scalp, wrap for an hour and rinse with shampoo.

With essential oils

Essential oils have a high concentration of plant trace elements.

Advice! For better penetration of ether into the skin, it should be added to oily mixtures and applied to dry strands.

The most suitable for oily skin types are citrus oils (grapefruit, orange, eucalyptus, lemon, bergamot), as well as mint .

The mask requires no more than 5 drops per application, otherwise it can cause skin irritation.

Alcohol

You should not abuse alcohol tinctures, which have a short-term effect, and after completing the course, the sebaceous glands begin to work in a more intense mode .

Alcohol also disrupts the skin microflora, which can lead to dandruff or inflammation.

Examples of masks:

1. Apply alcohol tincture of calendula to the skin once every 3 days for 10 minutes before washing your hair.
2. Beat 1 spoon of vodka with egg and honey, add a quarter teaspoon of citric acid or 5 drops of lemon essential oil. Distribute the mixture over the roots and leave for half an hour.

With starch and sea salt

Starch absorbs all the oil from the scalp well, while simultaneously helping to reduce the intensity of the glands.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix equal parts sea salt and starch. Apply the mixture to your hair before washing your hair. After this, you can lightly moisten the roots and wrap them in a towel for 15 minutes.

Clay mask

Clay helps to deeply cleanse the skin, improve gland secretion and relieve irritation. Blue or green clay are considered the most suitable for these purposes .

Masks for oily hair roots with clay:

1. Dilute kaolin with water or herbal infusion to a paste-like state. Add a spoonful of lemon juice and a grated clove of garlic. Apply the composition to the roots for 15 minutes, then rinse well.
2. Dilute 3 tablespoons of green clay with lemon juice and add liquid honey, leave on the scalp for half an hour and rinse with shampoo under warm water.

Protein

Egg white helps dry out the skin and tighten micropores, which reduces the subsequent release of skin lipids. Protein also strengthens the core of curls and accelerates growth by saturating them with the necessary building material.

Cooking options:

1. Beat the egg whites until foamy, add 2 tablespoons of cream (can be replaced with sour cream or kefir). Apply enough to the roots for half an hour. Then rinse carefully under cool water .
2. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and coconut oil to 1 beaten egg white. Distribute the composition over the entire length for 30–60 minutes. Wash off with shampoo under a warm shower.

Burdock oil mask

Burdock oil, in addition to normalizing fat content, stimulates the growth of strands and strengthens them from the inside.

To prepare the composition you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of oil;
• half a teaspoon of ground red pepper;
• 1 yolk.

Mix the ingredients and leave on the roots until the burning sensation is tolerable, then rinse with shampoo.

Carefully! There is no need to forcefully endure the burning mask, otherwise the skin will be damaged and excessive peeling and itching will begin.

How to reduce oily hair at home

Mask with mustard and aloe for oily hair

For the mask you will need mustard powder; it can be found in supermarkets and markets. Ready-made mustard will not have the desired effect. The powder dries the skin, gives volume to the hair and stimulates its growth. You need to add aloe gel to it for moisturizing - even very oily curls need it.

• Mustard powder - 2 tablespoons.
• Water - 50 ml.
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon.
• Aloe gel - 2 teaspoons.

1. If you have a homemade aloe plant, squeeze out the gel. Store-bought aloe gel with a natural composition will also work.
2. Pour mustard with warm water, add sugar. Sugar enhances the drying and warming properties of mustard powder.
3. Add aloe, stir.
4. Rub into the roots of freshly washed hair. Do this wearing rubber gloves over the bathtub.
5. Massage your scalp and leave the mixture on your hair for 5 minutes, but no more.
6. Rinse with warm water, rinse with herbs.

Rinse aids

If you don’t have time for a mask (or in between courses), it’s useful to wet your hair with natural rinses after washing.

In 1 liter of water it is enough to add 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to make your curls shiny and soft.

Strands can receive additional nutrition from an infusion of medicinal herbs (chamomile, nettle, plantain, birch leaves, mint). To do this, pour a couple of tablespoons of the herb into 1 liter of hot water and let it brew until it cools to a comfortable temperature.

Advice! You should rinse your hair with one type of infusion in a row for no more than a month, then you need to change the composition. Then there will be no addiction and the effect will not disappear.

The best store-bought masks for oily hair

When choosing ready-made products in a store, you need to focus on the composition and the described effect. There are 3 main categories, including examples of the most effective means:

1. Mass market. On the shelves you can find a mask with macadamia oil from Planet Organica, an absorbent mask with pink clay from Vitex, a natural mask that normalizes the functioning of the glands from Siberia, DNS for deep cleansing with kaolin.
2. Pharmacy products. Among the common pharmacy brands for hair (Alerana, Selective, Holy Land) there are lines of products for oily hair.
3. Professional brands. In specialized stores or beauty salons you can buy: absorbent mud paste from Kapous; mud mask from Constant Delight; Cool Orange Scalp Conditioner from the Japanese company Lebel.

This video talks about five ways to treat oily hair at home.

Video on how to make a mask for combination hair type

And in conclusion, we want to show you a very useful and informative video on how to deal with oily hair and dry ends at the same time. A mask based on green clay, mustard powder and honey will help solve this problem. You will also learn about many reasons that influence increased secretion of the sebaceous glands.

Maybe it will be easier for someone to go to a spa to see a specialist or buy an expensive set of products for caring for oily hair - the choice is always yours. However, the effectiveness of masks prepared at home has been proven by our great-grandmothers.

If you try to use a mask based on natural ingredients at least once, you will definitely see a positive result! Health to you and your hair!

How do you deal with excess oily hair? Share your recipes and experiences using masks.