You wash your hair in the morning it looks wonderful but within few hours it looks stringy and dirty. Oily hair is a problem when it sticks to your head and fails to conform to whatever style you're trying to achieve. You have seen millions of people having problem of oily hair. Oily or Greasy hair looks lank and oily and needs frequent washing. Causes Ø Oily hair can be cause because of hormonal imbalance. Ø If your diet has contained too much fat you might have more chances of getting oily hair. Ø If scalp has larger oil glands than a normal one it will result in oily hair. Ø Heredity affects the oiliness of your hair as if your father has oily hair you may have more chances of getting oily hair. Remedies for oily hair Ø The best thing for oily shampoo is to wash your hair frequently with mild hair shampoo. Ø This is one of the best remedies for treating oily hair. Take 11/2 glass of water and boil some leaves of mint for about 20 minutes in it. Strain and use the mixture with your regular shampoo. No need to use this every time while washing. You can use this on alternate days. It will absorb the excess oil from the scalp. Ø Mix a tsp of malt vinegar in a glass of water. Now, add a pinch of salt in it. Apply on your scalp and massage with gentle hands. If you repeat this twice a week this will help you to get rid of excessive oil from the scalp. Ø Oily hair generally needs conditioning only on the ends. Choose a conditioner designed for oily hair and avoid applying it near the roots of your hair. Ø Herbs mix with shampoo can help to treat oily hair. You can add eucalyptus, rosemary and sage to your shampoo. Ø Think you have to go somewhere urgently and you find excessive oil in your hair no need to worry then you can rub in some talcum powder to the hair roots. Make sure that you wash it off later on. Read about Beauty Tips, Makeup Tips. Also read about Natural Hair and Hair Care.