Noticing oilier hair after rebonding? You’re not imagining it, and it’s not a sign that something’s gone wrong. In this article, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface and what kind of hair treatment is the most effective for an oily scalp.
How Rebonding Affects Your Hair and Scalp
Hair rebonding smooths and straightens strands by breaking down natural bonds in your hair and reshaping them with heat and chemicals. The result is sleek, straight hair that can last for months.
However, rebonding makes hair less porous, meaning it doesn’t absorb oils and moisture as easily. Instead, natural scalp oils — known as sebum — travel quickly down the hair shaft. On rebonded hair, this is even more obvious. Sebum spreads faster and more evenly, making hair appear greasy sooner than it did before you got it rebonded.
Heat Styling’s Impact on Sebum Production
Rebonding relies on sustained high heat, which affects not only your hair but also your scalp. Heat can stimulate sebaceous glands, particularly if you’re already prone to oiliness.
Excess oil can weigh hair down, trap impurities, and lead to scalp build-up. If unaddressed, this can raise the risk of dandruff and clogged follicles.
Hair Care Habits That May Worsen Oiliness
Certain habits can exacerbate the greasiness of your hair:
- Over-washing: Shampooing too often strips your scalp of oils. In response, your sebaceous glands may compensate by producing more.
- Using heavy conditioners or serums: Products designed for thick or curly hair can overwhelm rebonded hair, leaving residue that looks greasy.
- Touching your hair frequently: Straightened hair feels smooth, but running your fingers through it transfers oil and dirt from your hands.
- Skipping scalp care: Many people focus only on the strands, forgetting that the scalp needs targeted care to stay balanced.
How to Manage Oiliness Without Damaging Rebonded Hair
The key is finding balance: you want to control oil while protecting the integrity of your rebonded hair. Here’s how you do it.
- Choose a gentle shampoo: Look for formulas that cleanse without stripping. Clarifying shampoos may be too harsh if used daily, but rotating them once a week can help with build-up.
- Apply conditioner sparingly: Focus only on the mid-lengths and ends, avoiding the scalp.
- Space out washes strategically: Washing every day isn’t always necessary. Try alternate-day washes and use a dry shampoo in between if needed.
- Rinse thoroughly: Leftover product residue often mimics oiliness. Take a little more time to ensure all shampoo and conditioner are washed out.
- Avoid excessive heat styling: Additional straighteners or blow dryers can stimulate more oil and dry out the hair shaft, leading to an imbalance.
Signs Your Scalp Might Need Deeper Support
Sometimes, home care won’t be enough to manage the oiliness of your hair. Here’s how you can tell when you need to see a professional:
- Your hair is still greasy within hours of washing.
- Visible flakes return quickly after using anti-dandruff shampoo.
- Your scalp is itchy.
- There are pimples along your hairline.
- It has an unpleasant odour that doesn’t improve with washing.
These signs often point to an imbalance of sebum, bacteria, or yeast — a situation where a professional hair treatment for an oily scalp may be more effective.
TrichoLab’s Salon-Grade Treatments for Oily Scalps
Sebum Control Scalp Treatment
If your scalp turns greasy soon after washing, our Sebum Control Scalp Treatment offers a structured way to bring oil levels back under control. It’s a 90-minute session that includes a scalp scan and steam exfoliation, as well as oil-control ampoule and soothing fluids — paired with a gentle scalp massage to improve circulation.
Hydra Balancing Scalp Treatment
Another of our hair treatments for an oily scalp is the Hydra Balancing Scalp Treatment. It combines deep purification with calming care for inflamed or sensitive oily scalps. It’s also a 90-minute session with a scalp scan, exfoliating mask, Blue Light Therapy, and a scrubber to remove residue, followed by conditioning and a soothing fluid. It’s ideal if you struggle with both oiliness and scalp irritation.
Regain Freshness with TrichoLab’s Hair Treatments for Oily Scalps
If you notice persistent greasiness despite home care, a professional scalp assessment can help you explore tailored treatment options.
Book a consultation with us to find the right one for you.
