Keeping your hair hydrated without looking too greasy is challenging in the winter. While the cold temperatures and lack of humidity dry out strands, your scalp continues to produce oil, per The Indian Express. And when you don't wash your hair frequently enough, this grease, dirt, dust attaches itself to your hair to make it look oily. Additionally, people tend to wear hats in the winter to keep their heads warm, which leads to sweating, according to Head & Shoulders. The sweat combines with natural oils, and travels to the tips of your hair, which gives your strands a greasier-looking appearance. That said, there are plenty of things you can do to baby your hair during this time!
Per HuffPost, avoid taking scalding showers (though it can be tempting!), as extra-hot water is another drying agent. Instead, "Rinsing your hair with moderately hot or warm water helps to maintain hair health without freezing you out of the shower and won't cause further dryness," colorist Jehnna Mahoney told the outlet. Additionally, Glamour UK recommends that you only use conditioner on the tips of your hair — as your scalp already has plenty of natural oils already. According to the outlet, another great hack for oily hair is to rinse it with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water to remove build-up. Winter may be almost over, but these tips will likely hold you (and your hair) in good stead year-round.
