I have really long thick hair and I've noticed the past few days just a few hours after a shower its really greasy at the roots. Is this like a hormone thing related to surgery? Has anyone else experienced this?

I just posted this myself and then did a search. Mine is bad immediately after I blow dry it. Greasy and dirty roots. Baby powder has been helping me a bit. Is it due to low calories or high protein or something??

My guess is hormones. Your body just went through a major trauma and is probably going a little haywire. Fat loss also results in tons of hormones releasing from said shrinking fat cells.

Sebum, the naturally occurring substance that provides oil to the hair, is produced by the sebaceous glands in the scalp and throughout the body, providing moisture to the skin, keeping Water in and fending off bacteria. For teenagers and young women with oily hair, overactive hormones may result in equally overactive sebaceous glands. This also may occur in menopausal women because of the transition their bodies are undergoing.

I have the opposite problem...mine is soooo dry! I'm thinking its a little of hormones, Protein and ketosis. I could be wrong, I'm just hoping everything balances out after a few months.

I have the opposite problem...mine is soooo dry! I'm thinking its a little of hormones' date=' Protein and ketosis. I could be wrong, I'm just hoping everything balances out after a few months.[/quote']

I'm sure it will! Some crazy things happen the first few months but they always normalize

My hair is extra greasy at the roots, and skin is extra dry! Aside from my face that is...hello pimples!! UGH...I'm 43

I have really long thick hair and I've noticed the past few days just a few hours after a shower its really greasy at the roots. Is this like a hormone thing related to surgery? Has anyone else experienced this?

I can tell you about a wonderful product call powder fresh by Redkin.. I am a hairstylist...we use this for updos because it thickens the hair and you can spray it right on the roots.. It also dries up the greasy feel to hair...I work for Regis salons so if you have one nearby call and ask if they carry it..it's about $10 or so..hope this helps . Also baby powder works but it can make hair staticky...good luck