dmoran227
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Combatting the Greaseballs
Hey Tatum,
No problem. Yours is a good problem to have. You're sure to age slower than those of us with dry skin and scalps. I don't know how often you shampoo, if you're where you want to be with frequency or just don't like the look on day 2 or 3 etc. If its' frequency, it's proven hair and skin can be "trained" to stop producing as much sebum. Even those with the oiliest hair can get up to twice a week. If you don't like the look or feel on non poo days, try pushing your scalp to more days really than you need. So if you wash every other day, push to get your scalp used to every three or four days. We always tell people to do a model look, spritz hair with water,add gel, do a deep side part/ponytail . Like you're going for the wet look. Within a month you're hair will stop producing so much sebum. Of course that may still be too much. Yours is the perfect head for color to improve managability(sp?) Avoid brushing your hair as much as possible. This is true of everyone, should only be brushed for styling and prior to washing to loosen dead skin and oil. Even then lightly with a natural bristle brush. Also you want to use gently products with as close to hair's ph as you can. You want an effective yet gentle shampoo. Use a moisturizing shampoo and your hair will be weighed down. If you use a clarifying or deep cleansing (alkaline) shampoo and your scalp will react strongly producing sebum to protect itself=.Pureology is great though pricey. Believe it or not Garnier products are very close in ph to hair. Dove products as well. Most large companys should have the ph available on their website. If not you could buy litmus papers and test yourself. Keep in mind, the water will raise the ph of the products when washing. You could even just adjust the ph of shampoos by adding a few drops of lemon or lime juice. Or just do an apple cider vinegar rinse following your shampoo. It really does work. You may find you don't even need an instant conditioner. If you do apply a minimal amount to ends only. Hope I helped, let me know.
Hey Tatum,
No problem. Yours is a good problem to have. You're sure to age slower than those of us with dry skin and scalps. I don't know how often you shampoo, if you're where you want to be with frequency or just don't like the look on day 2 or 3 etc. If its' frequency, it's proven hair and skin can be "trained" to stop producing as much sebum. Even those with the oiliest hair can get up to twice a week. If you don't like the look or feel on non poo days, try pushing your scalp to more days really than you need. So if you wash every other day, push to get your scalp used to every three or four days. We always tell people to do a model look, spritz hair with water,add gel, do a deep side part/ponytail . Like you're going for the wet look. Within a month you're hair will stop producing so much sebum. Of course that may still be too much. Yours is the perfect head for color to improve managability(sp?) Avoid brushing your hair as much as possible. This is true of everyone, should only be brushed for styling and prior to washing to loosen dead skin and oil. Even then lightly with a natural bristle brush. Also you want to use gently products with as close to hair's ph as you can. You want an effective yet gentle shampoo. Use a moisturizing shampoo and your hair will be weighed down. If you use a clarifying or deep cleansing (alkaline) shampoo and your scalp will react strongly producing sebum to protect itself=.Pureology is great though pricey. Believe it or not Garnier products are very close in ph to hair. Dove products as well. Most large companys should have the ph available on their website. If not you could buy litmus papers and test yourself. Keep in mind, the water will raise the ph of the products when washing. You could even just adjust the ph of shampoos by adding a few drops of lemon or lime juice. Or just do an apple cider vinegar rinse following your shampoo. It really does work. You may find you don't even need an instant conditioner. If you do apply a minimal amount to ends only. Hope I helped, let me know.
