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Well, according to stylists, certain lifestyle factors could be to blame.

7 causes for greasy hair

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When this happens, it starts to overproduce those natural oils, which leads to grease.

To combat the issue, he suggests limiting washing your haireven down to once or twice a week.

The way you wash your hair has a lot to do with how your scalp behaves, says Morales.

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When applying shampoo, you have to massage your scalp with your fingers to remove dirt.

Investing in an air filter, like theLevoit Air Purifier($90), can help.

Your diet

You know howcertain foods can cause your skin to become oily?

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Well, the same thing can happen on your head.

So unless youre styling, keep your fingers far, far away from your strands.

So skip the accessories, and opt for a wash (or at least some dry shampoo) instead.

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I suggest finding a clean shampoo and conditioner with no parabens and sulfates, says Wood.

Remember the cleaner your products the more your hair can do what its naturally supposed to do.

And one more thing to keep in mind as your ridding yourself of these everyday oily scalp causes?

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It wont happen overnight, says Gillen.

So time to start on those good hair health habits now.

These nighttime hair routineswill have you waking up with your healthiest hair ever.

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