Argh the grease!!!
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Topic: Argh the grease!!!
Posted By: buckiefairy
Subject: Argh the grease!!!
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 3:50pm
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My hair has suddenly started to get really greasy within 1-2 days of washing it. I used to be able to go without washing it for 3 or 4 days at least, but it looks awful now after that long. I don't understand it! I havn't changed anything in the past few months. In June I started COing with deep conditioning once a month and an ACV rinse every second wash and it was quite greasy for a while then, but eventually it was fine so i gathered my scalp had adjusted and wasn't producing as many oils or whatever. Should I go back to shampooing or use a lighter conditioner? Can anyone help me? It's driving me mad! Buckie ------------- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. |
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 5:52pm
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Hi Buckiefairy, Do you apply conditioner to the scalp? If so, you may want to condition all but the first 3-6 inches of your strands intstead. Anything else in your life changed? Diet? Exercise? ? Sometimes you need to wash as often as it takes to get your scalp clean, before you can reduce frequency of washing again. (btw, I like your signature line  )------------- |
Posted By: buckiefairy
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 10:16am
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Hey Dave. Thanks for replying. Yes, I do put conditioner on my scalp but I thought that was necessary when COing. Maybe I got confused there though. My lifestyle hasn't changed, I eat healthily in general and excercise regularly. The only thing I can think of is the stress of being back at school, but would that have such an effect on my hair? ------------- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 1:38pm
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I can't do CO for the same reason. My scalp just doesn't work
well with conditioner on it. Depends on the individual. ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 4:16pm
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From what I know of the routines of those who CO, a light conditioner is used for the "wash" step. That might help you. |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 5:32pm
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I use CO, and yes a CO'er does put conditioner on the scalp. Maybe you
could try a fusion method like the C-COW-C? ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: Elyce
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 8:16pm
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Hi buckiefairy, Maybe it's just the summer heat? Did you have this problem last summer? By the way, ACV seems to make my hair greasy - can't figure out why, but maybe try skipping (or reducing the frequency of) that step. Good luck! June 2005 |
Posted By: Tiramisu2c
Date Posted: September 11 2005 at 12:51am
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Even though you are doing CO, you might want to try a clarifying
shampoo. I use Neutrogena's Anti-Residue Shampoo and it's
great. You can immediately feel a difference in your hair.
The conditioner builds up over time, so the clarifyer removes all of
the residue. This should relieve your greasiness.
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Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: September 19 2005 at 8:40pm
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Combining what Elyse and Tiramisu2c said- ACV makes my hair greasy too, and Neutrogena Anti-Residue does help that (although, for me at least, it also causes my hair to break off). But it really does depend on the person... some scalps (like mine) can't handle the CO method. I use a diluted shampoo on my scalp once a week to help with the grease and it works pretty well. Do what makes your hair happy ------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
