How to deal with combination(dry and oily) hair?

Bad hair day, everyday... How to manage oily hair?

• Lately I've noticed that I can't go a day without washing my hair, which becomes a tiring routine everyday since my hair takes so long to dry. I obviously don't want to blow dry my hair, but if I don't it takes hours before I can even touch it and there's no volume. If I put product in my hair for volume and heat protecting stuff then it becomes oily by the next day. It's becoming aggravating, and I'm usually not one to get frustrated with such little stuff. How do I get hair with at least a little volume without damaging the hair with heat and without using product that makes it oily? Thanks.

• Answer:

  This condition may be genetic, or may be caused by hormonal changes. There are two phases to washing oily hair. During the first phase, shampoo is applied to cleanse the scalp and also removes the oil and dirt stuck to the hair shaft. During first phase, the emphasis is on the scalp. During the second phase, you will need to apply the astringent (sort of like a toner) to the hair and the scalp. During second phase, the emphasis is on the hair stems. Short hair should be washed every day. Long oily hair should be washed at least every other day. (One day in between hair wash). The best astringents are alcohol. Vodka, beer, and vinegar all have alcohol. Do NOT use rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol will irritate your scalp and dry your hair out. Start with the weakest solution first then move on to higher amount of alcohol only if needed. Vodka Use Vodka as a hair conditioner after the shampoo. Buy 80% proof (40% Alcohol) Vodka. You may buy Citrus flavour vodka. Vodka makes the best hair conditioner for oily hair. You may start with one part vodka to 4 parts water. Adjust the ratio depending on the results Beer Use flat beer as a hair conditioner after the shampoo. The brand does not matter. Beer contains alcohol and silica. We need both. Vinegar You can use any type of vinegar. Most of the vinegars have about 4% alcohol. For oily hair, do NOT use any oils to massage your scalp or any other reason Do NOT use commercial hair conditioners. They contain oils in different forms. Phase I Use warm water, and shampoo for oily hair. (You may also create your own shampoo by adding fresh lime juice to shampoo for normal hair.) Wet your hair with warm water Apply shampoo to the scalp, the nape, and hairline. Use fingers to actually spread around the entire scalp. Let it sit for 2 minutes. Wash away the shampoo with warm water. Re-apply shampoo to the scalp area as well as the hair. Leave the shampoo on for about 5 minutes. Wash away all the shampoo with warm water, till water runs clear. Phase II Use cold water, and the astringent suitable to meet your hair needs. Step 1: Squeeze out as much water as possible by hand. Step 2: Apply the hair astringent. Make sure that astringent covers the hair from root to the end of the shaft. Step 3: Cover your hair with a shower cap. Wait about 5 to 10 minutes. Time depends on the type of hair astringent. Step 4: Wash away all the hair astringent with cold water, till water runs clear. Good luck!and i hope this helped you.