Oily spot on hair, (not scalp)

by Kitty
(Nevada City, CA USA)

A couple of months ago after coloring my hair, which I do about every 4-6 weeks, I noticed an oily spot on my hair. It does not go through to the scalp, it is only the top layer and is approximately 2 inches across. It doesn't wash out, it has also grown out with the hair. I wash my hair every day and generally use no product on it. Just blow dry.

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May 10, 2009

Oily Spot
by: Susannah

The only suggestion I can think of is to use a "clarifying" shampoo. Even if you don't use a lot of product (me either) you do eventually get build-up. I've had a lot of success with Pantene clarifying shampoo. I use it onc a week and I no longer have any problems with greasy hair.
GOOD LUCK!

May 28, 2009

Same problem recurring
by: Valerie in Huntsville AL

I have the EXACT same problem. It comes and goes. Have you figured anything out? I'm thinking it's hormonal or dietary but can't really pinpoint the issue.

Jun 15, 2009

Omg
by: Anonymous

Yea i just got that and its been driving me insane! ive been trying not using conditioner, and its kinda freaking me out. help please!

Aug 28, 2009

Me too
by: Anonymous

I wish I knew how to make it stop. It looks like I don't wash my hair. It's gross. If I don't use any conditioner, it's not as bad, but it's still there. Going on 3 weeks now.

Oct 04, 2009

I solved my oily spot
by: Anonymous

I am an RN and married to a Physician Assistant. We have a seen a ton of websites with this same question and no good answer. I have been dying my hair since I was 21 and when I got into my mid 30's I noticed an oily spot at the crown of my head after a dye job. Then it slowly resolved until the next dye job. Then it didnt resolve and stayed longer and longer and started getting bigger. I changed dye products and it only got worse and now taking over the entire part of the top of my head. Me and my husband decided to treat it like Seborrheic Dermatitis using Xstrength TGEL daily for 7-10 days and then switching back to salon quality shampoo and conditioner, medium heat for hair dryer, and kept the rest of my skin mosturized for good measure. Our theory is that my scalped was reacting to the dying and drying out and producing more sebaceous oils (like bald guys have shiney heads) causing the oily spot in my hair. Whatever it is..it works!