Combination Hair Woes: How To Strike The Perfect Balance Between An Oily And Flaky Scalp

1/6: The first step to tackling and oily scalp is to pick shampoos and hair cleansers that have subtle exfoliating ingredients like clay which will soak up the excess greasiness. / Image: Unsplash

2/6: While over-shampooing may appear to be the trick to keep the oil at bay, it actually promotes more oil secretion. Dry shampoo - used in moderation - is a good hack in this regard. / Image: X

3/6: The best hack for frizzy dry ends is lathering on the conditioner and giving it a good 15 minutes to soak right in. Howvever, be sure to keep the concoction away from the scalp. / Image: X

4/6: A hair mask is an effective option to allow the dry shafts of your hair to be intensively moisturised. However, the rule of going easy on the scalp with moisturising concoctions, applies here too. / Image: X

5/6: No one is asking you to entirely give up on heat styling. However, before going through your playlist of tutorials for the same, put equal effort in investing in the correct heat protectant. / Image: Unsplash

6/6: Combing your hair with a soft bristle brush promotes the oils being secreted from the scalp to actually make their way down the shaft, allowing a balanced distribution of sorts. / Image: X