Hairdressers reveal the most common mistakes and the tricks that can keep your hair fresh for days
If you wash your hair in the morning only to find it looking flat, oily, and lifeless at the roots the very next day, you’re not alone. Fast-greasing hair is one of the most common complaints, especially during winter or humid periods, when the scalp tends to react more intensely.
While many people believe the solution is washing their hair more often, hairstylists warn that this habit often makes the problem worse. Instead, a few small changes to your routine can significantly extend that fresh, clean feeling, add volume, and help your hairstyle last much longer—sometimes up to seven days.
Blow-drying as an ally against greasy roots
After washing, the focus should be on the roots, not the entire length of the hair. Blow-drying the roots helps slow down oil production because it removes moisture that stimulates the scalp to produce sebum.
Let the lengths dry naturally or dry them only lightly. This prevents dryness and breakage while allowing the hair to maintain its natural fullness and shine.
Humidity: the silent enemy of freshly washed hair
Humidity is one of the main reasons hair loses its freshness quickly. When showering, always use a shower cap, even if you’re not washing your hair. Steam and water droplets can activate oil production at the roots and ruin your hairstyle faster than you might expect.
This simple step is often overlooked, but it can make a significant difference in how long your hair stays clean.
Dry shampoo, but at the right time
Most people use dry shampoo only when their hair already looks greasy. Hairstylists recommend the opposite: apply it in the evening, just before going to bed, while your hair is still relatively clean.
Overnight, it absorbs excess oil, so you wake up with lighter, lifted, and noticeably fresher hair—without any white residue.
Less touching, more freshness
Running your fingers through your hair throughout the day is one of the invisible reasons your roots become oily faster. Oils from your hands easily transfer to your hair, especially around the parting.
The less you touch your hair, the longer it will keep a clean, airy look.
Small changes, big difference
Oily hair doesn’t necessarily mean daily washing or a constant battle with your hairstyle. With a few smart tricks and the right routine, you can extend your hair’s freshness, preserve volume, and reduce oil production.
Sometimes, what you do between washes is what truly determines how your hair will look in the days that follow.
