PRODUCT PRESCRIPTION
“Dry shampoo is great to use on oily hair,” says Anthony
Nader, celeb stylist and owner of RAW salon. Luckily, it
now comes in any colour to match your existing hue, so no
more dusty white roots. “It will zap up all oily roots and
provide volume where needed.” There are a few no-nos
when it comes to products for oily scalps. “Avoid anything
that contains sodium lauryl sulphate, as this can really
damage the hair and dry it over time. Also avoid products
that have any natural oils added to them – they will only
add to the problem,” says Nader.CUT CORRECTION
If you are prone to oily hair, avoid extra-long hair as it will
only look limp and greasy. “With this being said, don’t go
too short or have it spikey or too pixie as this will show up
oil at the roots and will be harder to disguise,” says Nader.
“Go for a haircut with layers, as the air can glide through
the hair easier. When the hair is heavier and one length, it
can tend to weigh the hair down, thus getting oiler faster.”STYLE RIGHT
Cool your jets. No, literally. “Starting in the shower, turn
down the temperature as hot water will over-activate the
sebaceous glands, which just promote more oil,” says
Nader. Also, choose the cool setting on your hairdryer, or
even just air dry, as you don’t need excess heat on the
roots – it will make you even oilier. “If you’re fi ghting the
natural abundance of oil on the second day, opt for a really
sleek, modern ponytail instead of trying to go for a fresh
look.” Braiding your hair is another option to explore and
experiment with, as it hides multiple problems – oily hair
being one. It also looks super-cool. Keep braids on the
tighter side, and work with the oil by going for the slick
wet-look vibe. If you’re on second- or third-day hair, just
smooth some serum into hair before braiding it to keep it
looking shiny and awesome. >HELP,
MY
HAIR
IS... OILY!
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Batiste Sweet & Seductive. Dry Shampoo, $9.95. Marc
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