Balm for oily hair

The main task of any hair balm is to neutralize the alkali, which is contained in most shampoos and makes hair dry, brittle, easily tangled. By removing one problem, the balm can create another - deprive the hair of volume. Useful tips for choosing the most suitable balm for oily hair will help you get the desired result.

Oily hair requires special care. Balms for them should simultaneously dry the hair roots and moisturize the tips. They should not include components that can create an additional film on the surface of the hairs. Such “dangerous” components of the balm for oily scalp can be:

• vegetable oils;
• EFA ("Essential Fatty Acids", essential fatty acids);
• silicone.

With caution, you should also treat balms with surfactants (surfactants) - they are not completely washed out of the hair, so the hairstyle loses its freshness faster than usual.

The following components of the balm will be safe (and even useful for oily hair):

• herbal extracts;
• essential oils;
• lemon juice or citric acid;
• vitamin A;
• zinc.

Mineral complexes and salts in the composition are also welcome.

When applying the balm, it is better not to touch the scalp, the product should be distributed exclusively along the length of the hair. More balm should be concentrated at the ends, because even oily hair often does not receive sufficient moisture along the entire length.

In the modern market for hair cosmetics, there are several manufacturers who have earned positive reviews from millions of girls. The list of the best should include such Russian brands as Planeta Organica and Natura Siberica. Both companies follow the principles of creating organic cosmetics that meet international quality standards. Natura Siberica focused on Siberian herbs and plants, and Planeta Organica decided not to limit herself to a particular region, collecting ingredients for her cosmetics from all over the world.

From the range Natura Siberica for girls with oily scalp, the Volume and Balance balm is suitable - with extracts of arctic raspberry and elfin cedar. Reviews about this balm are positive: the girls who use it note the softness of the hair, shine, easy combing and long freshness. In the company with this balm there is a shampoo of the same series.

As for the series Planeta Organica, the company is currently producing a balm for oily hair with macadamia oil. Judging by the reviews, it gives a very impressive (though not very long) effect.

Another company whose products are worth paying attention to is green mom. This brand has not yet reached the heights of popularity, but the reviews speak for themselves. Balms for oily hair from green mom praised for its attractive value for money.Balm "Biobalance" from oily roots and dry ends with seaweed makes curls lively and shiny. This tool costs about 200 rubles.

You can not ignore the budget brand Shamtu from an American company Procter & Gamble. Many good reviews are left about their Herbal Cocktail Conditioner for Oily Hair. It does not give a lasting effect, however, the curls after use look shiny and fluffy.

Fans of the most natural cosmetics will certainly be tempted by the offer to make a balm with their own hands. There are quite a few homemade recipes for such cosmetics, but the following have proven themselves best.

Mix 100 ml of boiled water with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of liquid glycerin. The resulting composition is rubbed into washed and towel-dried strands, distributed with a comb along the entire length. After a minute, it can be washed off with hot water.

Mix 5 tablespoons of boiled water and a tablespoon of lemon juice with two teaspoons of honey. This balm can be held on the head for up to 5 minutes, after which it will be necessary to thoroughly rinse the head.

In one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, you need to stir 2 tablespoons of aloe juice and a couple of drops of essential oil with your favorite aroma. Dilute the resulting mixture with half a glass of boiled water and apply to washed curls. Do not rinse.

In this recipe, you don’t even need to do anything - just apply yogurt to clean hair, wrap your head in cellophane and hold for 20 minutes.True, after that, just rinsing your head will not be enough - the smell of sour milk is washed off with difficulty, so it is better to rinse your head with warm water and additionally rinse the strands with a decoction of mint with a couple of drops of essential oil.

By the way, with an infusion or decoction of herbs, you can (and even need to) wash off not only yogurt, but also any shampoo, balm or mask for oily hair. Nettle, coltsfoot, burdock root or chamomile are most suitable for such purposes. To prepare any decoction, 2 tablespoons of a dry plant are poured with 1 liter of boiling water and infused for 20 minutes. After that, you can add the decoction to the water to rinse your head or use it separately.

How to get rid of oily hair at home, see the following video.