So apparently I've forgotten how to wash my own hair! Help 😬

[FrizzBomb26]

Hi,

Unfortunately I have the awkward combination of greasy roots, dry ends and naturally curly hair which I'm always battling, so also very heat damaged - basically utterly knackered. Oh and quite a bit of thinning at the top, plus about 40% grey roots which I get covered with a semi every 6 ish weeks 👍

Anyway, the greasy roots and thinning crown make my hair flat at the top and the dry ends puff out from the middle down, so I often feel a bit like a clown - lovely. With all that in mind, I was on a mission to find a shampoo that helped balance me out a bit, but now my hair seems to feel more greasy and heavy than ever! I just can't seem to get it to feel clean. I was using the Pureology hydrating shampoo, which is nice, but a little too rich for every wash. Then I started alternating with the Elvive purifying shampoo, but that doesn't lather at all so end up using too much so not a good result. Then I splurged and started using the Kerastase Specifique (?) for oily roots and dry ends and it felt squeaky clean in the shower, but as soon as I started drying, it felt really heavy again, like I hadn't rinsed my conditioner out properly.

For reference, I haven't changed my conditioners and masks. I alternate between the FUL moisture mask, the FUL conditioner and Olaplex moisture mask. I do spray my hair with the Frizz Ease anti humidity mist. Perhaps it's a build up of that....?

Anyway, what does anyone think I'm doing wrong? It's so frustrating, as it takes me ages to wash, dry and style my hair.

TIA

I have very, very similar hair and I’ve found over the years that less is more.

I’ve found a layered cut works really well for me as it weighs the top down less and reduces bulk at the bottom.

I wash every 2nd or thirds day - double shampoo and make sure to really clean my scalp, condition on the bottom 3/4 and leave in while washing the rest of me then brush through before rinsing, scrunch dry (ideally with an old cotton tshirt or microfibre towel) them leave to air dry the rest of the way.

I’ve found the garnier hair food range works really well for me but I’m trying out the umberto gianni curl jelly range at the recommendation of a friend and so far getting along well with that as well. It’s not feeling as heavy as a lot of curly products i’ve tried before.

How do you wash your hair and how frequently? Getting out the shower and still having greasy roots points towards you not cleansing your scalp well enough. Try the "double cleanse" method. You lather up some shampoo in your hands and then use your fingers to apply it all over your scalp (I.e. not slapping it straight onto your head/hair). Massage it in for a few mins concentrating on your scalp and only using finger tips (not nails). It wont lather very much (if at all). Rinse it out and then repeat the process but the second time you should notice that the shampoo lathers significantly more on your scalp. Conditioner should only really be applied to the mids and ends of your hair to avoid greasy build up at the scalp. It may be that you're more prone to greasy hair and you need to wash every couple of days. I hope that helps!

I only use cheap baby or kids shampoo it works better than expensive shampoos.

I would do a really good clarifying one - bumble and bumble Sunday shampoo, and wash twice with it

I have really thick frizzy greasy hair that needs washed every day I usually do 2 shampoos. Depending on how my hair is I will either shampoo conditioner then shampoo again or shampoo rinse, shampoo again then conditioner

I've got greasy hair and am liking this, and the conditioner too

https://www.superdrug.com/hair/shampoo/loreal-paris-elvive-hydra-pure-shampoo-400ml/p/848712?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18158841593&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz8JZJQlTnFo2Hs_8mcamKxMA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-frTBhCvARIsADv4XY6oygWA0KLwzgMmpW8ETw2C6F2tiNMkep3k6LBQQWFTfBZKebUMLpMaAt6NEALw_wcB