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    Posted: November 27 2001 at 6:46pm
I am a hair stylist -- a new one at that. And I have a friend who wants me to cut her hair, and while I am at it, I would love to give her some advice on how to care for it. She has VERY greasy hair. I heard through the grapevine that she uses cheap shampoo... I thought that perhaps brushing her hair (which she doesn`t for some reason) and using better shampoo would help her out - but I would like to get some suggestions first. ???
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As I`m sure you know, the same hormones that create acne can make it look like your friend has been styling her hair with a comb dipped in motor oil. Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous (oil) gland, which keeps the hair shiny and waterproof. When the sebaceous glands produce extra oil, it can make hair look too shiny, oily, and greasy. Washing the hair every day or every other day can help control greasy hair. Too frequent shampooing with a harsh shampoo to reduce the excess grease often make this condition worse - removing all of the natural oils from the scalp causes the sebaceous glands to work overtime in order to try and put back some of the oils stripped from the scalp - thus the cycle begins again. There are a number of quality shampoos on the shelves for her to choose from. My personal favorite is Paul Mitchell`s Tea Tree Shampoo. Beware! It`s not for normal hair. It`s pretty strong. If the hair isn`t oily/greasy, don`t use it. Use warm water and a small amount of shampoo to work up a lather. Don`t scrub or rub too hard - this doesn`t get rid of oil any better and can irritate the scalp or damage her hair. After rinsing, she can follow up with a conditioner; again, one for oily hair would work best. When you`re styling her hair, pay close attention to the products you use. Some styling gels or lotions can add extra grease to the hair - which defeats the purpose of washing it in the first place! Look for formulas that are called "greaseless" or "oil-free." She might also consider her diet. Do she eat a lot of fried foods, sweets and fatty foods? These help to contribute to greasy hair too. Congratulations on becoming a hair stylist and good luck in your career.




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