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Mish Mish - I have similar hair issues. I would recommend buying a shampoo with no SLS or detergents, and try diluting it with water. This gentle mixture does not strip your hair and scalp of natural oils completely, which helps stop the overproduction problem. It has allowed me to stretch an extra day between washing, which I have *never* been able to do before. Remember to always condition, but with oily hair, condition below the ears only.

You may have to "train" your scalp to produce less oil, using the above method as well as just putting up with less than perfect hair every second day. If you can get away with it, it's well worth it.

Another strategy for combating greasies and keeping the scalp happy is to rinse with an apple cider vinegar or white vinegar dilution. Put about a tablespoon of vinegar in a litre or so of water. After you've washed your hair, pour the vinegar dilution slowly over your scalp, massaging in gently. You can rinse if you like, but it's better if you don't. The smell goes away once your hair is dry.

Hope that helps!