Hair help!! Greasy mess.

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Erica H.

Feb 12, 2014

Erica H.

So this morning I put a bunch of coconut oil and Argan oil in my dry hair as a treatment. I mean A LOT. After an hour I got in the shower and shampooed as usual (I've done this before and it has always come out. No need for double poo) when my hair dried, I noticed it was obviously greasy and stringy. No big deal, I just washed it again. But it's the same thing. I'm really worried that I seriously messed up my hair. What can I do to get it back to normal?

Hannah K.

Feb 12, 2014

Hannah K.

Have you tried a clarifying shampoo? That seems like it would work the best.

MaKenzie T.

Feb 12, 2014

MaKenzie T.

I goofed up and did the same thing a while back. Like Hannah W. said, a clarifying shampoo works wonders. I just also made sure to wash my hair twice a day until it came out. Once with the clarifying shampoo and the other with my normal shampoo. It took about two or three days for my hair to be completely normal again... Don't put oils in tour hair dry, always have it at least slightly damp so it doesn't absorb an overwhelming amount of the oils. Having that moisture in tour hair during application keeps it from absorbing as much of the oils as it can... Hope this helped...:{)

Erica H.

Feb 13, 2014

Erica H.

Yeah, thanks! Any DIY versions? I'm kind of snowed in, haha.

Lynzie B.

Feb 13, 2014

Lynzie B.

When your hair seems bogged down by styling products or dirt, or just won’t seem to come to life like it used to, you probably need a good clarifying shampoo. Clarifiers strip away all the dirt and residue other shampoos, conditioners, and hair products leave behind, freeing your hair to have body, movement, and even a brighter color again. Yet some store-bought clarifying treatments can be expensive, not to mention harsh, sucking all the moisture out of locks, as well as stripping your hair color. So here’s a recipe for a simple, homemade clarifying shampoo that’s guaranteed to leave hair soft, supple, and moisturized, without negative effects on hair color.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1-2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Spoon baking soda into an empty water bottle or cup, then add water. (Note: Water must be warm, for baking soda to fully dissolve.) This mixture will not create suds or lather, but if you really feel the need for a foamy wash, you can add apple cider vinegar, too. Give the mixture a gentle stir and shake, if you’re using a water bottle, and it’s ready to use.
For best results, pour shampoo over wet hair and work through tresses and over scalp for a few minutes, leaving in for up to 15 minutes before rinsing. Your hair should feel softer, have more volume, and be nice and clean. This is an especially great cleanser for naturally kinky hair.
http://www.perfectlocks.com/blog/homemade-clarifying-shampoo 

:)

Izzy W.

Feb 13, 2014

Izzy W.

Shampoo from crown to ears and condition from there down. try not to put to many products in.

Erica H.

Feb 13, 2014

Erica H.

Thanks everyone! I'm in the process of making a DIY one using the recipe you gave me Lynzie.

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