What is the current context? For example, do you live in a location experiencing a seasonal change that could be affecting your scalp? Did you change hair products recently or did a formula change? Are you rinsing away shampoo completely? Do you keep conditioner the the midlengths and ends or are you applying to your scalp? Are you using hotter water than usual to shower? Do you have a water softener and has it been maintained? Where are you in your cycle (if you have one) and is the oil hormone-related? What are your current stress levels? Has your diet changed or have you added / taken away supplements?
These are all factors that could come into play. My first thought, though, when oily scalp / hair comes up is that the scalp may need a clarifying treatment to remove cellular buildup and the sebum, 1) to reduce irritation and 2) allow hydration to reach the scalp. Then introduce a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. The scalp may be over-functioning out of irritation and dryness much like the face will when the barrier is compromised.
Review your products. Are any of them the culprit? Do you need to step back the Lilyeve treatments?
@Emily Air travel is super drying, especially on a long flight. And I find that hotel water is always terrible for my hair -- likely hard. Plus factor in different climate.
If you're traveling, the cheapest solution may be to find a dry shampoo or hair powder compact to sop up oil throughout the day rather than purchase different shampoo/conditioner/scalp treatments. Your hair may return to normal when you get home.
I am prone to oily hair which is so annoying because my skin is so dry that you’d think there would be a balance 😂 like maybe my scalp can share some with my face or maybe my face can help my scalp but no, I get the worst of both 😂
For me, I use distilled water when I have the time and Japanese hair products that are gentler than most western brands so it doesn’t strip my hair and cause it to overcompensate
It makes sense actually. Oil is produced from the pores that contain hair follicles -- which are different from the pores that produce sweat. Therefore, you have waaaaaaay more oil-producing pores on your head to produce sebum. And I bet your scalp is also dry but it's not getting a drop of your Holitual serum! Try using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, then see if the oiliness gets better.
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What is the current context? For example, do you live in a location experiencing a seasonal change that could be affecting your scalp? Did you change hair products recently or did a formula change? Are you rinsing away shampoo completely? Do you keep conditioner the the midlengths and ends or are you applying to your scalp? Are you using hotter water than usual to shower? Do you have a water softener and has it been maintained? Where are you in your cycle (if you have one) and is the oil hormone-related? What are your current stress levels? Has your diet changed or have you added / taken away supplements? These are all factors that could come into play. My first thought, though, when oily scalp / hair comes up is that the scalp may need a clarifying treatment to remove cellular buildup and the sebum, 1) to reduce irritation and 2) allow hydration to reach the scalp. Then introduce a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. The scalp may be over-functioning out of irritation and dryness much like the face will when the barrier is compromised. Review your products. Are any of them the culprit? Do you need to step back the Lilyeve treatments?
Travel that’s the problem and maybe stress
@Emily Air travel is super drying, especially on a long flight. And I find that hotel water is always terrible for my hair -- likely hard. Plus factor in different climate. If you're traveling, the cheapest solution may be to find a dry shampoo or hair powder compact to sop up oil throughout the day rather than purchase different shampoo/conditioner/scalp treatments. Your hair may return to normal when you get home.
I am prone to oily hair which is so annoying because my skin is so dry that you’d think there would be a balance 😂 like maybe my scalp can share some with my face or maybe my face can help my scalp but no, I get the worst of both 😂 For me, I use distilled water when I have the time and Japanese hair products that are gentler than most western brands so it doesn’t strip my hair and cause it to overcompensate
It makes sense actually. Oil is produced from the pores that contain hair follicles -- which are different from the pores that produce sweat. Therefore, you have waaaaaaay more oil-producing pores on your head to produce sebum. And I bet your scalp is also dry but it's not getting a drop of your Holitual serum! Try using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, then see if the oiliness gets better.
@hazelmoss I have a p good system so far so as long as I’m consistent with it, I’m alright :)