Oily Scalp/Dry ends

Dear Robyn,It is normal to get dryer hair due to sun exposure, but brushing excessively won't help at all! If you wish to wear it down, you'll have to wash more often (Aveda twice a day shouldn't be harmful) and put some sunscreen to protect it.I am no expert, but I hope this helps!Itzel

> Hi, I've had long hair my entire life. When> I moved to New Mexico, I noticed that the sun> and wind were drying my hair out at an alarming> rate. I helped control this by braiding my hair> every day, but I'm really proud of my long hair,> and braiding it just isn't the same as wearing> it "down."> I love the way it feels against my elbows> and arms on a windy day. =)> I've recently taken the advice of several> people and started brushing my hair carefully> 100 strokes each day.> My problem: I usually wash my hair in the> evening and let it dry while I sleep. By the afternoon> of the next day, the hair on my scalp starts looking> greasy, and the ends of my hair have become dry.>> Help!> --RobynRobyn,Usually, when I have the problem that you are having, it means I didn't rinse out my conditioner well enough; I may have used too much when I washed it. If your hair is thick, as mine is, it may be harder to rinse conditioner from the hair closest to your scalp. Maybe you could try putting less comditioner on this part of your hair, and more on the dry ends.I hope I have been of some help!:-)

Dear Itzel,It was so great to see your post on Hair Talk. I was wondering how you were doing with your hair? It is always a pleasure to see your responses.Karen

Hi Robyn,Extra brushing and extra washing may actually stimulate your scalp to produce more oil. Also, the extra friction from brushing can be damaging to your hair. So be careful here.I think that the products you use DO matter, but I don't think that there is just one good shampoo. Learn about the ingredients, some may actually stimulate oil or irritate. (I can't remember which ones do, sorry.) I've been reading the book "Don't go shopping for hair care products without me" which is very instructional about what the ingredients are and what they do. (I don't take it as a 'bible'. It says there's no difference between drug store products and salon products, but I disagree. I've usually gotten better results from most salon products.)One thing you could try is washing ONLY your scalp. Rinse extra well to make sure that your scalp is rinsed clean of any residue. When rinsing, enough shampoo is rinsed through the ends to clean them. Avoiding the ends, you also avoid the friction problem as well. Wash the entire length of your hair, as before, only once a week or so.Also try avoiding your scalp entirely with the conditioner; condition only the ends. Your natural oils are enough for the hair next to the scalp usually. For the fly away ends, try a leave-in conditioner on the ends only.Also, has your diet changed since you moved out west? If your face is also becoming more oily, you might look more at the cause. Then you can prevent the oil rather than just getting rid of it when your hair gets greasy.Windy days are a good day for braids however. When wind whips your hair around, it's not too good for the ends. Or bind it up well when you're outside, but let it down when you get inside so you can enjoy it!Good luck. June****************> Hi, I've had long hair my entire life. When> I moved to New Mexico, I noticed that the sun> and wind were drying my hair out at an alarming> rate. I helped control this by braiding my hair> every day, but I'm really proud of my long hair,> and braiding it just isn't the same as wearing> it "down."> I love the way it feels against my elbows> and arms on a windy day. =)> I've recently taken the advice of several> people and started brushing my hair carefully> 100 strokes each day.> My problem: I usually wash my hair in the> evening and let it dry while I sleep. By the afternoon> of the next day, the hair on my scalp starts looking> greasy, and the ends of my hair have become dry.>> Help!> --Robyn