Oily at the roots and dry at the ends is one of the most common hair problems. And one of the hardest to solve, because what one part of your hair needs is the opposite of what the other part needs.
Why your hair is oily at the roots but dry at the ends
The sebaceous glands in your scalp produce sebum. Some skin types produce too much. Meanwhile, the ends of your hair are furthest from the scalp and receive no fresh sebum. They become drier as the hair grows. This is not a problem you caused, but a combination of skin type and hair length.
Many shampoos make the problem worse. Aggressive sulfates strip the scalp bare, after which the sebaceous glands compensate by producing more sebum. Heavy conditioners coat the roots and make hair greasy faster. It is a vicious cycle.
How a shampoo bar makes the difference
A shampoo bar without sulfates cleanses the scalp effectively without overstimulating the sebaceous glands. Less compensation, less sebum, less greasy hair. The pH of 5.5 helps: matched to the natural pH of the scalp, no disruption of the balance.
Which shampoo bar for combination hair?
The Shampoo Bar Balance & Deep Cleanse is the best choice for oily roots and dry ends. Horsetail has a naturally regulating effect on sebum production. Mint gives a fresh, clean scalp without stripping.
For dry ends: use the Avocado Conditioner Bar only on the ends, not on the scalp or roots.
Additional tips
- Wash the roots thoroughly, let the rinse water flow through the ends without extra massaging
- Do not use conditioner on the scalp or roots
- Do not wash more often than necessary: excessive washing stimulates sebum production
- Let your hair dry naturally as much as possible
Frequently asked questions
Which shampoo is good for oily hair but dry ends?
The Shampoo Bar Balance & Deep Cleanse from Nature Bar with horsetail and mint. Cleanses the scalp thoroughly without stripping. Combine with conditioner only on the ends.
Why does my hair get greasy quickly after washing?
Aggressive shampoos with sulfates strip the sebaceous glands bare, after which they compensate with more sebum production. A mild shampoo without sulfates breaks that cycle.
