Greasy Hair Hacks: How to Revive Oily Hair in Minutes
Today is already day 9 without washing my hair! I don’t usually wait this long, but I wanted to show you how my secret technique really works.
Revive your greasy hair in minutes with this greasy hair hack.
Best corn starch!
Tools and materials:
- Cornstarch (or alternative base powder)
- Small container
- Makeup brush
- Tail comb
- Leave-in conditioner (optional)
A slick bun isn’t always the best solution to greasy hair. It might not go with your outfit.
This is my hair on day 9 and you can tell it’s super oily:
I found out a while ago that dry shampoo has 2 main components: cornstarch and bhutan, a gas that helps spread the cornstarch evenly in the hair.
I couldn’t believe I was paying so much for a product that’s basically just cornstarch!
Tip 1: Buy some cornstarch
Stop buying pricey, dry shampoo and pick up some cornstarch from the grocery store instead.
I’m currently storing what’s left of mine in a small, cosmetic container.
Tip 2: Alternatives
You can use setting powder or potato starch but these alternatives might be more noticeable in your hair.
For darker hair, you can try adding in some cocoa powder to your base powder.
Here is the greasy hair hack routine:
1. Transfer to a container
Pour your base powder into a small container.
2. Apply to the scalp with a makeup brush
For very greasy hair, use a makeup brush to help apply the powder evenly. Apply it down your part.
Allow it to sit before trying to remove any excess since the powder will work to absorb the extra oil.
Use a tail comb to reveal another section of your scalp and apply more powder.
If your hair is greasy beyond the roots, pull the powder farther down the hair with the brush.
Continue lifting sections of your hair and applying more powder as needed.
Pay special attention to the front pieces that tend to be greasier.
As you go, pull your hair back and make sure the powder reaches everywhere you need it to.
3. Check the ends
If you have excess oil toward the ends of your hair, put some powder in your fingers and run them through.
4. Spread the powder
Finally, shake your fingers through to make sure the powder is evenly spread.
5. Nourish your ends
If your ends are super dry, apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner, just at the ends.
Here are the end results:
Greasy hair hack
If you’re in a pinch and can’t shower, try this greasy hair hack to revive even the oiliest scalp!
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awesome trick
I use baby powder instead, works great!