For oily hair, the sebaceous oil glands produce excessive oil. The oil travels up the hair shaft and the oil will weights down the hair on the scalp which will result in flat looking hair that does not hold a style.

This condition may be genetic, or may be caused by hormonal changes. There are two phases to washing oily hair. During the first phase, shampoo is applied to cleanse the scalp and also removes the oil and dirt stuck to the hair shaft. During first phase, the emphasis is on the scalp. During the second phase, you will need to apply the astringent (sort of like a toner) to the hair and the scalp. During second phase, the emphasis is on the hair stems.

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