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What's up with my greasy hair?

 
Don’t worry, chica. Greasy hair is completely normal. It’s possible that your hair is now greasy because you’re getting older, and your body is producing more hormones. These hormones are making your glands produce more oils, which in turn can make your hair look and feel greasy.
 

If you’re trying to cut the oil slick, consider your shower routine. If you’re scrubbing your hair every night, you might want to change it up to every other day. Washing your hair to frequently can encourage the sebaceous glands on your scalp to produce even more oil. Another factor? Your conditioner. Ditch leave-ins that can make your hair limp and oily and try conditioning only the ends. A tea tree oil-based conditioner could also help ya get rid of the grease.

 

Good luck, girlie!
 
 

BY KATELYN LESTER ON 7/28/2011 12:00:00 AM

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I have a lot of hair, except almost every two weeks, I get lice! My mom's tried everything to get rid of it, and I don't want people to make fun od me. How do I get rid of this for good?

Hey girl, you need to use special lice treatment medication in your hair.  Consult a pharmacist or a doctor and ask them to help you find the correct product.  Also, since lice is easily spread, make sure everyone in your family is checked for lice and also uses the lice-killing shampoo.  Disinfect everything in your house (blankets, sheets, towels, etc.) with lice-killing products as well (ask your pharmacist or doctor about this too).  Even stuffed animals can contain lice so do a clean-sweep of your entire house.  Good luck! 


Karin E.

by Paiger0803 on 4/25/2013 11:20:35 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD I have really thin hair and its naturally pin straight but i want it to be thicker. Any advice??? Smile



Sorry, babe, but you can't go against your natural hair type very much.  Your born with a certain thickness or thinness and your best bet is to just slowly grow to get used to it. Jordan S.

by htcballer on 3/26/2012 8:35:23 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!!!
i was wondering, i shower every second day but sometimes i have to skip 2 days. but when my hair gets greasy i get REALLY bad dandruff, and when i was a baby i had really bad cradle cap and i think i still have some. but what can i do to get rid of this dandruff/cradle cap??

 

Hey girl! I would suggest trying a shampoo that is specifically for dandruff, like Head and Shoulders. If the problem still persists, check with your doctor to see if something else is going on.

Colleen K.

by hermionelover on 3/19/2012 12:53:58 PM

 
 

Tips for gresy hair
1:once a week pour vinager in your hair(leave for 15 min then shampoo)
2LaughingONT COINDITION, when you condition your hair it trap in the oil making your hair even more greasy.
3: try not to brush your hair as much
4:When you wear hats it makes your head sweat. So it's a no to hats.
5: if you have bangs, then pullling them back in a head band would be a great idea. But don't wear one while excersizing.

I hope these tips work for you!They sure work for me!

by anniboo01 on 12/1/2011 2:01:46 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!!!
My cousins sometimes skip taking a shower some days. Is doing that ok for you or something i should really avoid? Thanks! Smile

 

Hey chica, showers are very important for keeping up with good hygiene, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. Having a clean body everyday will give you an overall boost; it will help you AND those around you. 

Amalia E.

by nikki091998 on 10/17/2011 1:20:52 AM

 
 

My Hair color is red and it gets greasy all the time and no matter what i do to my hair it stills gets greasy and my friends really like to do my hair and they ask all the time y its greasy please help me

 

Hey girlfriend, my bestie gets greasy hair all the time. She suggests putting baby powder in your hair and brushing it through. She also thinks you could switch the shampoo you're using to one that's made especially for greasy hair. Hair salons should have them. Let me know if it works. Smile

 

 

Lynae P.

by SuperHottie9898 on 9/3/2011 5:07:32 PM

 
 



mod? I have a question about periods. Before my period, I seem to get a lot larger around my waist, and I feel really self-conscious about it. My mom says that I'm just bloating, but I don't feel bloated. How do I know if I am bloated, or just gained some weight? Is there a way to prevent or keep from bloating? Thanks!




Hey girl,

Mom's right, as always! This bloating is commonly called water weight - read this article to learn more about it! It's more common right around our periods, so don't worry too much about it Smile But follow the tips in that article if you're looking to cut down on the bloat! 
Lauren C.

by FairyOfLove on 9/1/2011 9:31:00 PM

 
 

I need advice!! I have to shower at night because the rest of my family showers in the morning, so there's no time for me. I was fine for like 2 years, but now, when I wake up in the morning, my hair smells kind of bad. Perfume won't cover it up, and I'm afraid people at school can smell my hair. What should I do?




Hey girl!

It sounds like there may be something going on that a doctor or a dermatologist could help you fix.  Pay them a visit and see what they can tell you. 
Jordan S.

by wernn on 8/31/2011 3:37:28 PM

 
 



MODMODMODMODMODMODMOD!!!
OMG!! My hair is so curly! Frown Whenever its humid out, my hair frizzes Frown I dont know what to do. Advice?




Hey babe,

Read THIS - these products help us out every time! Total lifesavers!
Lauren C.

by girloftheyear1999 on 8/26/2011 6:07:41 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! I have naturally curly hair and everything I try to put in it just doesn't keep it how it was when I get out of the shower. I don't like it when it's curly because it always gets puffy like an hour later and so I flat iron my hair a lot so now I have bad split ends Frown Do you have any advise for me??!!

 

Hey girl, maybe try to find a leave-in conditioner that you can put in right after you get out of the shower. Only brush your hair when it's wet, because if you do when it's dry, it will only make it bigger. Straightening it a ton isn't good for your hair!

Tory N.

by 1Polar_Bear on 8/26/2011 3:44:38 PM

 
 


i have greasy hair too and im a blonde help need no more greasy hair please Smile

by staystrong on 8/25/2011 2:08:35 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!
i don't really like my hair color and i've always been jelous of blondes (im brunette) blonde hair is just SO pretty and when i ask my mom how i would look with blonde hair she says "it would totally drain you out" i really wish i was blonde or atleast didnt have this poo brown hair color please help!




Hey babe! You should learn to love your hair color, but you can always dye it, or at least get high lights! They're totally fun. A ton of people play with different hair color to find what flatters their face and complexion. Talk to your stylist to see what he/she thinks would flatter you! xoxo 
Jess W.

by leader_lexi on 8/23/2011 1:34:03 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!
my scalp gets itchy and i wash my hair with "non itch" stuff,its toned down alot but it still happens at times...help?




Hey babe! It could be something as simple as a little eczema on your scalp. The only thing you can do is to use the anti-itch shampoos. Try T-Gel, it's highly recommended. xoxo
Jess W.

by leader_lexi on 8/23/2011 1:29:03 PM

 
 

when i straighten my hair it gets greasy. should i put something in it before i straighten it so it wont be as greasy ?

by mermaidluver99 on 8/17/2011 8:40:34 PM

 
 



MODMODMOD
I love the way my hair is when i get out of the shower, (all nice and wavy) and ive tried "totally twisted" Herbal Essences mousse, and it not working for me...Any other products or ways i could make it stay?? Thanks!




Hey! try miracle 10 hair product, i really like it. 
Helen S.

by mookie98 on 8/17/2011 7:19:15 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!
So on Friday I am getting purple streaks, any tips on how to wear it in a ponytail and with a headband so that the streaks show?!
Thanx!!! x0x0




Hey girl, I'd just be sure when you're brushing your hair to make sure your streak is in the front part of your hair style (i.e. not in the back of your hair or buried in the middle in a ponytail). It shouldn't be too hard, but a mirror is also a great way to gauge too.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by MaxRide15 on 8/16/2011 9:24:30 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! I wash my hair everyday, but sometimes on the day I wash it, it sometimes gets greasy at the end of the day! Do you know why that happens?

 

 

Hey girl. You are probably using the wrong product or your hair just naturally produces more oil. Talk to a stylist about this one to see what will work for you.

mary h.

by kenzie3 on 8/11/2011 12:34:18 PM

 
 

please someone tell me what to do?
my hair is really dry and its not cute at all,its falls alot and i don't know why
I have dandruff so I have to use a dandruff shampoo
but what about the conditioner I've tried using several ones none of them really worked what shall I do pls answer my question

by averygirl2000 on 8/10/2011 9:52:59 AM

 
 



MOD:MOD:MOD
What are good prducts/body washes with salicylic acid?




Neutrogena Smile




Brittany G.  
Brittany G.

by juliajellybeans on 8/5/2011 9:20:44 PM

 
 

@2cool2bark Hey! Some things that might help are styling mousse or a spray to put in yout hair before you straighen. I use the John Frieda styling creme and it works great! It even helps your hair dry faster when it's super soaked, and it smells good. When my hair is dry, I use TRESemme heat protection spray. It'll protect your hair from the straightener and help keep your hair straighter for a longer period of time. Hope this helps! If you have anymore questions, come to my Advice Queens page (ILoveBigTimeRush1) and feel free to ask any questions you may have(:

by ILoveBigTimeRush1 on 8/5/2011 8:47:54 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!!! Ok so I have brown hair like dark brown, and I have like this strand of silver in my hair and to me it's super noticeable. Plus I'm only 14! I just wanna know if I can get rid of it or at least know if it's normal! Help!




It's totally normal--my sister has had gray's since she was 14 Smile




Brittany G.  
Brittany G.

by talia14 on 8/5/2011 8:02:31 PM

 
 

I used to have this and it sucks !
Here are some ways you can help solve these issues:
1. Be sure you are talking showers on a regular basis, make sure you get all the shampoo out to.
2. don't use lots and lots of hair spray and such. A little goes a long way. Product build up can be some of your problem.
3. Try different methods of getting rid of it like using a certain shampoo for oily hair. There is a shampoo that is called " dry shampoo ' which might work for you . I personally didn't like it but it's what workd for you. Baby powder and flour are also odd remedies that may rid you of thsi icky stitch!
Thanks and I hope I helped!
esm257

by esm257 on 8/4/2011 8:14:29 PM

 
 

I straighten my hair all the time, to the point that it's completely straight. But, my natural hair is really wavy, so the straightness never lasts through an entire day. Is there any way I can keep it straight all day?

by 2cool2bark on 8/2/2011 11:46:56 PM

 
 



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I recently started getting dandruff, and im freaking out! I have never had it before and i wanna know if there is a way to get rid of it before next week (i start school) im going into HighSchool and i dont wanna be known as dandruff girl...HELP!!! :\




Hey girl, try getting a dandruff shampoo at your local drug store and following its instructions. It should help clear it up quite a bit.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by tegs_97 on 8/2/2011 10:17:20 PM

 
 

Mod Mod Mod!!
I have LOOONG, straight hair. My hair is also Very flat. Is there anything I can do to it to make it more volumized or cute, instead of boring?
Thanx!
Pandalover458




Hey babe,

This is just like my hair - it's thin, long, and way straight. Ugh! But luckily there are some things we can do to give it a lil boost. Try a volumizing mousse at your roots when your hair is still damp from the shower. Blow-drying your hair is also a major way to give it some shape - run it all over your hair to get the moisture out a bit, then use a barrel brush to pull your hair up from the roots and blow dry, from the roots to the bottom. It'll give it more volume and you can either leave it down, or style how ya like Smile
Lauren C.

by pandalover458 on 8/1/2011 7:58:23 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD
I have like vampire-dark circles right now. They're like purple/grey. no exaggeration. XD I usually have really bad dark circles anyways but they are worse right now. I had less sleep. help? the less money the better! <3




Hey babe! Get an awesome concealer! If you always have dark circles then it's totally worth the splurge. Try Mary Kay Concealer. It's $10 and works really well. You also need to sleep! xoxo 
Jess W.

by Mikah D. on 8/1/2011 1:14:37 AM

 
 

Ug, greasy hair is sooooo annoying! I can't even skip a shower one day without a big, greasy mess.

by jmac13ny on 7/31/2011 7:15:29 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!! my hair isn't exactly wavy, but it isn't exactly straight either. How can I straighten my hair without using a flat iron or a blow dryer? Thanks!

 

Heat or chemicals are the only way

 

Brittany G.

Brittany G.

by jo_crox on 7/29/2011 10:44:34 PM

 
 

Hey girl!

That's the same thing that happened to me! Also, if you have short hair it might not be as bad to wash every night because it's easier for the natural oils that your hair needs, to reach the ends. As for long hair, I would suggest a wide stretchy headband. I have short hair and when I first noticed it was greasy I started washing it every night. but now I've cut back to every other night. And I'll either stick it in a wide headband or put it in a high ponytail. Also, I'm sure dry shampoo really helps too. I have a friend that uses it and when I recently went to Sephora and asked the woman about shampoo for greasy hair she showed me a type of dry shampoo. But I would just suggest Tresseme if you want to try it out. And I'm not sure if I spelled Tresseme right! Haha but you know what I mean Laughing I hope this helps!

xoxo,
MCM

by mcm on 7/29/2011 2:44:30 PM

 
 



mod mod mod mod mod mod
i love my jawline and everything but i was wondering if theres any way to excentuate it(im pretty sure i spelled that wrong!)? thank you thank you thank you!!!!!




Hey girl, I'd try drawing attention to it by drawing attention to your lips. Use an intense lipstick and a light eyeshadow to keep the focus on your mouth.

xoxo
Alyssa B.

by athena1006 on 7/28/2011 10:19:44 PM

 
 

i use the oil free stuff from suave. It really works

by May9 on 7/28/2011 5:58:38 PM

 
 



MODMODMOD
I just got a haircut and its down to my shoulders and I dont have any bangs, do you know of any good hairstyles for me?




Hey girlie, it's still long enough to pull back into a tiny bun or ponytail. Your hair will also look great with a headband! 
Lauren T.

by rexylover on 7/28/2011 3:58:29 PM

 
 

@sarahcate91596: Hey so if you have really greasy hair and it irritates you here are some tips!

1) Try washing your pillow cases often. Grease and oils from hair can build up in your sleep and stay to the cases which will cause hair to be greasy.
2)Try washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo to keep your scalp clean from build-up.
3) take a large fluffy makeup brush with baby powder and run it along your hairline.

Hope I helped, Loves(:
xoxoxo
Ashley

by babygirl1265 on 7/28/2011 3:24:40 PM

 
 

I only have to wash my hair like every 3 or 4 days

by Alle93 on 7/28/2011 3:18:02 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
I have really oily hair! it's fine for a day and then the day after I shower I wake up and I look like I haven't showered in almost a week! Is this normal? and how do I fix it?




Hey girl,

If your hair gets really greasy, try rubbing baby powder into your scalp so that the grease goes away. x0x0 
Casey L.

by sarahcate91596 on 7/28/2011 2:08:10 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!
I have softball each morning at 8:30 to 11:00. I don't shower before practice, I shower after, should I shower before, or does it matter?




Hey girl,

It's probably better to shower after practice because if you get sweaty, showering will remove all the sweat and dirt you have on your body. x0x0 
Casey L.

by nerdisthewurd26 on 7/28/2011 1:37:08 PM

 
 

my hair is naturally dry and doesn't go greasy for about 4 days Smile but another tip is dry shampoo! u spray it in leave it for a few seconds and then comb it out! works like a charm

by qtpie42 on 7/28/2011 12:18:48 PM

 
 

My hair is oily too but its never been greasy since I switched to a daily clarifying shampoo. It cuts out the residue from hair products and gets rid of excess oils. Hope I helped <3

by beebopndsnifflez<3 on 7/28/2011 11:02:45 AM

 
 

i've got greasy hair too. i hate it. Tong but these tips are quite helpful!

by Moira1999 on 7/28/2011 10:32:48 AM

 
 

MODMODMOD about a year ago, i have started spitting a lot while i talk, and it has been becoming a problem. Every time i have a simple conversation with my friends, i spit and they always tell me that i spit a lot. I really want to prevent this from happening because this year I'm going to a new school, and i don't want to try making new friends while spitting in their faces. A lot of people say that that might be happening because the person has a gap between their teeth, but i don't have one. What should i do to make this stop?




Hey girl,

Try drinking more water and swallowing more frequently. You can also ask your doctor if he or she suggests anything that you can do to stop the spitting. Good luck! x0x0 
Casey L.

by sammy4457 on 7/28/2011 10:07:12 AM

 
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