Readers Share Their Oily Hair Tips

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Tip No. 11: Carry around dry shampoo

“I carry around a travel-sized bottle of dry shampoo. If my roots start getting oily mid-day, I just spray it in, brush it out, and my hair goes back to normal.” — KaiLani G.

Here’s why it works: Dry shampoo is the quickest solution for getting rid of greasy roots, says Pohl. It works in an instant to soak up any oil. And it’s easy to make at home, with these DIY tips from David: Combine cornstarch and dry oatmeal in a blender to make a fine powder. Pour it into a salt shaker and evenly distribute the product onto the scalp. Then comb through the hair to remove any powder residue.