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“Hair Oiling Makes My Hair Greasy!” Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong 👀

“Hair Oiling Makes My Hair Greasy!” Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong 👀

by Lottie Richards in News

So, you LOVE hair oiling… but HATE when your hair still feels greasy after you’ve washed it? 🫠🧴

The secret isn’t ditching your oils, it’s washing them out properly 🫡

Pre-wash oiling is all about giving your hair that extra nourishment, but nobody wants to be left with a heavy, greasy feeling afterwards. So, here’s how to get all the goodness from your oiling routine while leaving your hair feeling clean, fresh and bouncy 💁

Step 1: Get your hair wet 💦

Start by thoroughly saturating your hair with lukewarm water. Make sure your scalp, lengths and ends are completely wet before reaching for your shampoo.

Step 2: Emulsify your shampoo 🫧

Before applying shampoo directly to your hair, emulsify it between your hands with a little water to create a smooth lather.

Apply your first shampoo to your scalp and massage it in thoroughly, focusing on breaking down the oils and any product build up.

When you rinse, allow the shampoo to naturally run through the lengths and ends of your hair.

Step 3: Shampoo AGAIN 🧼🫧

Yep, we’re double cleansing!

After pre-wash oiling, double cleansing is key to making sure you’ve properly removed the oils from your scalp and hair.

Repeat the shampooing process, giving your scalp another thorough (but gentle!) cleanse before rinsing really well.

💡 Top tip: A shampoo brush can help loosen stubborn oils and give your scalp a more thorough cleanse.

Step 4: Condition, condition, condition 💆

Once your hair is squeaky clean and oil free, apply a high quality conditioner through your mid-lengths and ends.

Leave it to marinate for around 2-5 minutes before rinsing. Your hair should be left feeling beautifully clean, soft and nourished ✨

Still struggling with greasy residue? Try this 👀

If you’ve followed all of these steps and your oils are STILL leaving your hair feeling greasy, we have one more trick for you…

Apply conditioner directly over your oiled hair a few minutes BEFORE shampooing 🧴

This can help loosen and lift the oils, making them easier to wash away when you shampoo. Follow with your usual double cleanse and conditioner routine.

Our go-to wash day duo 👑

Of course, we recommend pairing your pre-wash oiling routine with our Rapunzel Shampoo & Conditioner 🏰✨

They’re designed to gently cleanse the hair and scalp, helping to remove dirt, oils and product build up while keeping your lengths feeling nourished.

Better yet, they’re made specifically with a length-focused routine in mind, so they’re designed to work alongside your pre-wash oils 🫶

Follow these steps to get all the goodness from your oiling routine while leaving your hair feeling clean and fresh 🫧💗

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