alright so, just a couple weeks ago my hair started getting really gross feeling and it felt like shampoo was still in it when it was dry and washed and scrubbed several times. I was using herbal essences, so my mom went to buy paul mitchell to see if it'd help, it worked for about a day then got to be the same thing again. We then found a Pantene Pro-V clarifying shampoo that removes shampoo build up and helps oily hair, well now it seems to be working pretty good, but the hair closest to my scalp is still gross, and sometimes at the crown of my head it gets bad again. I dont know what to use! i just want my old hair back!
Additional info, added Saturday April 18 2009, 7:46 pm: p.s. i don't condition my roots, only the bottom like 'pony tail' area of my hair. Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? Live_and_Learn answered Tuesday April 14 2009, 12:04 am: Generally what you are describing is caused by using too much conditioner on your scalp, or not rinsing it out completely. When using conditioner, which I'm not sure you're doing, as you didn't explicitly mention it, make sure not to apply it to your roots. A good place to start is usually from where you would put your hair in a ponytail to the ends of your hair.
If conditioner isn't the problem, make sure to really massage your scalp with the shampoo; almost scratch it like you would scratch a dog behind its ears. It will feel good, and it will dry out your scalp, hopefully eliminating that excess oil. [ Live_and_Learn's advice column | Ask Live_and_Learn A Question ]
Vivienne answered Monday April 13 2009, 9:55 pm: the more frequently you wash your hair, the more oil is produced. what you need to do is cut back on washing your hair. You can use a rosemary rinse, with rosemary leaves and hot water to clarify your hair on the days you dont wash it. your hair might be really gross for a week or two, but it soon will adjust and you will have a much less oily scalp. [ Vivienne's advice column | Ask Vivienne A Question ]
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