Most of us have one type of hair and struggle to keep it healthy, strong and glistening. If you have oily hair like I do, here are some simple, natural fixes that will get the oil crisis under control once and for all.

For Oily Hair: Possibly a vitamin B deficiency or hyperactive thyroid.  Follow tips above for suggested amounts of Vitamin B.

1.      In a small saucepan, bring a cup of water to a boil.  Place in two Tbsp of rosemary and reduce to medium heat. Steep the tea for 15 minutes. Let it cool.  Separate out the solids and pour the tea into a plastic water bottle. Use a little of the rosemary tea solution after every shampooing. Rinse out if desired.

2.     Take a half of a bottle of your favorite shampoo and fill the other half of the bottle with water. Add 20 drops of oil of one or more of the following: Basil, Lemongrass, Mint or Sage.

Shake up the new mixture (before each use) and pour an amount roughly the size of a quarter into the palm of your hands.  Gently massage it into your wet hair and distribute it evenly across hair and scalp. Let it sit for a minute.  Rinse well using warm (not hot) water.

3.      To absorb oil from your hair, dust a SMALL amount of talcum powder onto your scalp and hair.  Massage it in well.  Be sure to start with a little. Too much and you will look like you are on your way to parliament.

4.      Mix the juice of two lemons into a pint of water (distilled is preferred). Pour into a plastic water bottle. Shampoo and then sponge dry hair.  Spray the lemon juice mixture to your hair and let it sit for five minutes. Rinse with warm water.

5.      Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water into your plastic bottle.  Spray onto hair as a rinse after shampooing.

For Extremely Oily Hair - This could be due to a vitamin B deficiency or hyperactive thyroid which means an overproduction of sebum.

1.     Use an alcohol-based mouth­wash ¼ cup to one cup of water. Shampoo hair, and then use the mouthwash rinse. Follow with a conditioner. This will also make your hair shinier and smell great. Use a “mint” mouthwash and not a medicine-smelling (Listerine) one or you will smell, well weird.

2.     Put 1 tablespoon of coarse (large crystals are easier to retrieve than table salt)     kosher salt in a saucepan and put on the stove top on low. Once warm, carefully spread the warm salt onto your scalp and distribute throughout your hair.  Leave in for about five minutes then carefully brush out.  Use a natural-bristle hairbrush to remove all of the salt. Be sure to get all of the salt out of your hair and brush.