Oily scalp needs to be tackled smartly. Especially if you have long hair is when you will find your hair completely entangled and greasy. There are many reasons suggested causing oily scalp.

Food allergies have been attributed as one and stress is said to be another. Whatever the reason, oily scalp does result in dandruff also.

If you have an oily scalp, then the first and the simplest of all solutions will be to wash your hair more frequently. It will help getting rid of the excess oil in the hair. You may think washing your hair every few days will help but a daily wash is what will prevent your hair from getting greasy.

Washing oily hair can pose a challenge because the dust and the dirt tend to stick to it. In case it does not go by water wash, try a second wash with a mild shampoo. Concentrate the shampoo on the scalp to remove the excess oil that will be there.

Use of clarifying shampoo is a considerable help. It not only helps clear the oil deposit on the scalp but also any residue of the gel or the conditioner that you might have used –also gets removed. This is another cause, the residue of the hair care product, of hair being weighed down rendering the lifeless look.

It is suggested for an oily scalp that the conditioner should be used only mildly. Do not apply it near the root of the hair and ensure that the conditioner suitable for oily hair only.

Rinsing the head with vinegar is beneficial for the hair and the oily scalp. The acidic properties of vinegar help prevent the buildup of oil on the hair and the scalp. Vinegar also gives a free bouncy look to the hair.

There is a quick remedy requiring a deft hand. Apply baby powder to the root of the hair and very lightly then brush your hair from the root to the tip. Not only will you have removed the excess oil from the scalp but also you will give a free look to the hair. Ensure that the powder is not applied too much.