If this is the case for you, there are steps you can take to learn how to prevent oily hair and make both your hair and your scalp healthy and gorgeous. Let's take a look at a few of them.

• Use a mild shampoo, baby shampoo or a shampoo specifically formulated for oily hair.

  Keep shampoo on the shaft of the hair and away from the scalp.

  Use a natural lemon juice rinse only on the hair (not the scalp) weekly.

  Rinse all shampoo and conditioner from hair, completely.

  Use hot oil treatments on the scalp weekly, but be sure not to saturate the hair strands.

• Skip conditioner or use a light conditioner only on the tips of the hair strands.

  Avoid using hair glosses or gels to shine hair, as these add oil.

  Be careful not to over-brush your hair, because this stimulates oil production.

  Try not to scratch or rub your scalp during the day, since this releases oil.

If the oily hair persists and becomes problematic, you have scalp damage or sores, or the scalp is uncomfortably dry or itchy, it might be the sign of a potential medical condition. If these steps don't work or your oily hair continues to worsen, and if you have oily skin problems too, you might want to consider visiting a dermatologist for more help.