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Does hair become oily even after shampoo? Follow these 5 easy tips, you will get rid of stickiness
Samira Vishwas | February 1, 2026 5:24 PM CST

There are sebaceous glands in our scalp which produce sebum i.e. natural oil. Apart from maintaining moisture in our hair, this oil also protects the scalp from dryness, which prevents hair from becoming frizzy and prevents problems like itching, but in some people, there is excessive production of sebum and due to this, their hair starts looking oily quickly. The reason behind this could be hormonal imbalance. Apart from this, many times we are using wrong hair care products, about which we are not aware. Now in this article we will know which of your mistakes make your hair oily and sticky quickly.

Due to excessive production of sebum in the hair, not only does the hair appear sticky even after washing, but it also causes dirt to accumulate on the scalp and due to this the pores get blocked. Due to excessive production of sebum, problems like itching, increased dandruff and hair fall also start occurring. Let us find out which of your mistakes could be the reason behind your hair becoming oily quickly.

not changing pillow covers

Often we change pillow covers every few days. Due to this, not only can your hair become oily, but your health also gets harmed because bacteria keep growing. When you place the pillow under your head, dirt and oil stick to the cover. Because of this, using the same cover for several days can make your hair oily quickly. At the same time, instead of cotton or any woolen cloth, the pillow cover is better made of silk or satin cloth. This causes less friction on your hair, which reduces the chances of hair breakage and frizz.

not applying conditioner properly

Conditioner plays an important role in keeping your hair soft. It works to moisturize the hair after shampoo, but if you apply it wrongly, the hair can become oily quickly. Conditioner should always be applied only on the hair. One should not make the mistake of applying condition on the scalp. Similarly, applying too much or heavy conditioner can quickly make hair look oily. Conditioner and shampoo should be chosen according to your hair type.

not cleaning hair brush

If your hair brush is not clean, your hair quickly becomes dirty, oily and sticky. It is important to use the comb only after cleaning it and clean the comb and comb with hot water at least twice every week. If you also do not clean the hair brush for several days, it can cause oily hair as well as many other hair problems.

touching hair repeatedly

If you have a habit of touching your hair frequently then change it. This mistake of yours makes your hair oily quickly. In fact, when we touch our hair repeatedly, things like dirt and moisturizer from our hands get stuck to the hair, which causes them to become oily and dirty quickly.

improper cleaning of scalp

Many people make the mistake of rubbing the ends of the hair more instead of cleaning the scalp during shampoo, whereas this method of washing hair is wrong. Rubbing the ends too much and applying too much shampoo can make the hair more dry. At the same time, when you do not clean the scalp properly, the dirt remains accumulated and due to this the hair soon starts looking sticky and dirty.


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