How I Finally Found Natural Fixes for My Oily Hair Struggles

I’ve always battled with oily hair. You know the type—freshly washed in the morning, flat and greasy by the afternoon. It made me feel self-conscious in meetings, nights out, even simple video calls. I tried every “oil control” shampoo under the sun, but they either dried out my scalp or made the oil come back with a vengeance.

That’s when I started looking into natural options. I figured, if harsh products weren’t working, maybe old-school remedies had some truth to them. Spoiler alert—they actually do.

One of the first things I discovered was apple cider vinegar rinses. It sounds weird pouring vinegar on your head, but trust me, it works. It cuts through the grease without stripping your scalp. I found a super useful breakdown of this method here: https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1193-how-to-remove-oil-from-hair-naturally (shoutout to Ask Ayurveda for keeping it simple and science-backed).

Then I got curious about herbal options. Ever heard of shikakai or reetha? I hadn’t either, but these natural cleansers have been used for generations. They gently wash away oil without chemicals. Funny enough, I stumbled across this whole conversation about them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7345458932661817344

I also learned about clay masks for the scalp—kind of like a facial, but for your head. Bentonite or fuller’s earth absorbs oil fast. People are getting creative with recipes on Pinterest, like this one: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919624930126

But it’s not all about what you put on your hair. Lifestyle plays a huge role. Overwashing? Guilty. Stress? Double guilty. I found this eye-opening Twitter thread that connects stress, wellness, and greasy hair: https://twitter.com/1857364984759541760/status/1939693155030381041

There’s more to it than just products. Small daily habits matter. That hit home when I read this Threads post about mindful routines: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DLh0MmRhePx

Honestly, seeing other people’s progress kept me motivated. I came across this Facebook group where folks shared their oily hair struggles and natural wins: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1047258260887478

It’s cool how many are turning back to ancient remedies, blending them with modern self-care. Just the other day, I saw this Instagram post showing traditional hair care rituals making a comeback: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLh0MI_MfLT/