Balm for oily hair

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

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

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

Be careful with the balms with surfactants (surfactants) - they are not completely washed out of the hair, so the hair loses freshness faster than usual.

The following balm components will be safe (and even beneficial 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 a balm is better not to touch the scalp, the tool should be distributed solely along the length of the hair. A greater amount of balm should be concentrated on the tips, because even oily hair often does not receive sufficient moisture over the entire length.

There are several manufacturers in the modern market of hair cosmetics that have earned positive feedback from millions of girls. The list of the best is to 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 I decided not to limit myself to a separate region, collecting ingredients for my cosmetics all over the world.

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

As for the series Planeta Organica, then at the moment the company produces a balm for greasy hair on macadamia oil. Judging by the reviews, it gives a very impressive (though not very long) effect.

Another company worth paying attention to - Green mama. This brand has not yet reached the heights of popularity, but the reviews speak for themselves. Balsams for greasy hair from Green mama praise for an attractive price-quality ratio. Balsam "Biobalance" from fatty roots and dry tips with seaweed makes curls live and shiny. This tool costs about 200 rubles.

You can not ignore the budget brand Shamtu from the American company Procter & gamble. A lot of good reviews leave about their balm-conditioner for oily hair "Herbal Cocktail". It does not give a lasting effect, but curls after use look shiny and fluffy.

Fans of the most natural cosmetics are likely to 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 are best recommended.

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

5 tablespoons of boiled water and a tablespoon of lemon juice mixed with two teaspoons of honey. This balm can be held on the head for up to 5 minutes, after which you will need to thoroughly wash your head.

In one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar you need to mix 2 tablespoons of aloe juice and a couple of drops of essential oil with your favorite scent. Dilute the mixture with half a cup of boiled water and apply on washed curls. Do not flush.

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

By the way, it is possible (and even necessary) to wash off infusion or decoction of herbs not only yogurt, but also any shampoo, balm or mask for greasy hair. Most of all, nettle, coltsfoot, burdock root or chamomile are suitable for such purposes. For the preparation of 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 a decoction in the water for rinsing the head or use it separately.

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