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These Are the Only Shampoos I’ll Use on My Super-Oily Hair
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items My greasy scalp has tried it all. There’s def some nuance to shampoos for oily hair though, like why the occasional sulfate is actually a good thing, and how too many oils and moisturizers can weigh your hair down, which is why I’m breaking down all ...
This shampoo offers the best of both worlds: soothing and thorough cleansing for the scalp, along with lightweight volume for hair. This didn't upset my finicky scalp—which is prone to oil and itchiness—and left my hair looking thick and full. The ci...
Key ingredients: Moringa oil, provitamin B5, hydrolyzed wheat protein Sulfate free? Yes Great product for my hair, gives it a lot of volume and helps minimize hair washing days!
Key ingredients: Moringa oil, provitamin B5, hydrolyzed wheat protein Sulfate free? Yes Great product for my hair, gives it a lot of volume and helps minimize hair washing days!
Pure Volume Shampoo 350ml / 11.8oz - Maria Nila
PROS: Lightly moisturizes with biotin and chia seed oil, Cleanses with strong, sulfate-free surfactants CONS: I wish it volumized my hair more I keep a bottle of this sham...
Key ingredients: Hydrolyzed keratin (strengthening), biotin, and chia seed oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes My hair is very fine, thin, and goes flat quickly. This shampoo gives my hair a bit of body and a little go...
Key ingredients: Hydrolyzed keratin (strengthening), biotin, and chia seed oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes My hair is very fine, thin, and goes flat quickly. This shampoo gives my hair a bit of body and a little go...
Volumizing Shampoo For Fine Hair - Hair Treatments - OUAI
PROS: Exfoliates scalp with 2 percent salicylic acid, Least expensive shampoo on this list CONS: Can be very drying, so follow with a deep conditioner Yup, I’ve got oily roots and scalp acne—basically a match made in hea...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (exfoliating) Sulfate free? No No matter what shampoo I have used or how often or not often I would wash my hair, it was almost immediately oily again. It was the first time in ages I’ve been ab...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (exfoliating) Sulfate free? No No matter what shampoo I have used or how often or not often I would wash my hair, it was almost immediately oily again. It was the first time in ages I’ve been ab...
T/Sal® Therapeutic Shampoo Scalp Build-Up Control - Neutrogena
PROS: Soothes irritation with colloidal oatmeal CONS: Contains fragrance, which can irritate some sensitive scalps I read a handful of the 7,800+ five-star reviews raving about this calming shampoo that actually helps break down...
Key ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, colloidal oatmeal (soothing and moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains some harsh surfactants) I have very oily hair, and I have to wash it daily. I ordered my first bottle o...
Key ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, colloidal oatmeal (soothing and moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains some harsh surfactants) I have very oily hair, and I have to wash it daily. I ordered my first bottle o...
Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo - Aveeno
PROS: Uses gentle and mild surfactants to cleanse without drying out hair CONS: Super-oily scalps might need to occasionally swap in a sulfate-filled clarifier Most shampoos for oily hair contain stripping sulfates to dissolve oil and buildup, whi...
Key ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (bond-building), sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (surfactant) Sulfate free? Yes I have an extremely oily scalp that must be washed often—almost every day—in order for my hair to look fresh, as...
Key ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (bond-building), sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (surfactant) Sulfate free? Yes I have an extremely oily scalp that must be washed often—almost every day—in order for my hair to look fresh, as...
Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo - OLAPLEX Inc.
PROS: Cleanses without stripping (free of harsh surfactants) I love the fresh lemon scent CONS: I just wish it had a stronger lather If you’re into natural skincare products and hair products, try this natural shampoo for gi...
Key ingredients: Aloe vera (soothing), lemon peel extract and cedarwood bark oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes If you have oily hair, this works. On the days I use this, I notice my hair looks less shiny the following morning, and I make sure ...
Key ingredients: Aloe vera (soothing), lemon peel extract and cedarwood bark oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes If you have oily hair, this works. On the days I use this, I notice my hair looks less shiny the following morning, and I make sure ...
Clarifying Lemon - Avalon Organics
PROS: Breaks down oil with strong cleansers, It volumizes fine, thin hair
I was fully skeptical about testing this shampoo on my fine, oily hair (I avoid basically anything with topical biotin, because my hair doesn’t need the extra moisture). So I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually great at removing b...
Key ingredients: Coffee seed oil (antioxidant), biotin (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains other harsh surfactants) I have fine, oily hair, so I need something that grows out my hair but also cleans my hair well. I find this shampoo f...
I was fully skeptical about testing this shampoo on my fine, oily hair (I avoid basically anything with topical biotin, because my hair doesn’t need the extra moisture). So I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually great at removing b...
Key ingredients: Coffee seed oil (antioxidant), biotin (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains other harsh surfactants) I have fine, oily hair, so I need something that grows out my hair but also cleans my hair well. I find this shampoo f...
Destined For Density™ Caffeine + Biotin Peptide Density Shampoo
If you have bleached or highlighted hair, get this into your wash routine, stat. Designed to be used just once a week—it's that powerful, folks—it deep-cleanses hair at the roots while actively brightening blond and gray tones. Pro tip: Try using thi...
Key ingredients: Coconut acid, willow bark extract Sulfate free? No This is expensive but is only recommended for light usage! A little went a long way too. I love the scent very much!!! It's very a light and crisp smell and l...
Key ingredients: Coconut acid, willow bark extract Sulfate free? No This is expensive but is only recommended for light usage! A little went a long way too. I love the scent very much!!! It's very a light and crisp smell and l...
Clarify Shampoo | Kenra Professional
PROS: Lightly moisturizes hair without leaving a residue CONS: Some people wish it was more hydrating If your fine, thin curls tend to get stretched out and weighed down by heavy oils and moisturizing shampoos, or you’re looking...
Key ingredients: Jojoba seed oil and blue tansy flower oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains some other harsh cleansers) My friends review: “This is my go-to shampoo right before and after a silk press. It clarifies my curls without...
Key ingredients: Jojoba seed oil and blue tansy flower oil (moisturizing) Sulfate free? Yes *(but contains some other harsh cleansers) My friends review: “This is my go-to shampoo right before and after a silk press. It clarifies my curls without...
blue tansy clarifying gel shampoo - Adwoa Beauty
PROS: Contains lightweight moisturizers that won’t weigh hair down CONS: Very-oily scalps will need to pair with a clarifying shampoo Whenever I color-treat my hair, I’m left with the super-fun conundrum...
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, niacinamide (moisturizers) Sulfate free? Yes This one is different! It’s super light and feels cleansing but not too heavy.
Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, niacinamide (moisturizers) Sulfate free? Yes This one is different! It’s super light and feels cleansing but not too heavy.
The Shampoo | Hyaluronic Acid - Necessaire
PROS: Feels (and looks) luxurious, Removes even stubborn build-up CONS: Can be a little drying on hair, so not great for curls, RIP to your bank account Okay, so maybe (maybe!) it was the gorgeous purple bottle th...
Key ingredients: Rosebay extract, sunflower extract, watermelon seed oil Sulfate free? Yes My hair is healthier and more manageable. Never stop making this PLEASE!
Key ingredients: Rosebay extract, sunflower extract, watermelon seed oil Sulfate free? Yes My hair is healthier and more manageable. Never stop making this PLEASE!
Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo - Oribe Hair Care
PROS: Uses sulfates to cut through oil and buildup CONS: Need to follow with deep conditioner to avoid dryness I just had surgery and couldn’t wash my hair for a few days, which left my hair extremely greasy. So, ...
Key ingredients: Ginseng (light moisturizer), rosemary extract (antioxidant) Sulfates? Yes After the first use, my hair felt softer and lighter and looks healthier, I’ve been using it for about two months, and now I can go ...
Key ingredients: Ginseng (light moisturizer), rosemary extract (antioxidant) Sulfates? Yes After the first use, my hair felt softer and lighter and looks healthier, I’ve been using it for about two months, and now I can go ...
Sunday Clarifying Shampoo
PROS: Breaks down buildup and oil with physical and chemical exfoliants CONS: Might be too drying for some While this scalp scrub is technically for dandruff, it’s excellent for oily scalps because it contains both physical exfoliants (see: argan ...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (chemical exfoliators); argan seed powder, apricot seed powder (physical exfoliators) Sulfate free? No My scalp felt deeply cleansed and refreshingly tingly, and any flaking or itchiness I had fr...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (chemical exfoliators); argan seed powder, apricot seed powder (physical exfoliators) Sulfate free? No My scalp felt deeply cleansed and refreshingly tingly, and any flaking or itchiness I had fr...
Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Anti-Dandruff Treatment | Kérastase
PROS: Actually treats flakes with selenium sulfide, an MVP antifungal, Breaks down oil with strong sulfates CONS: Can be irritating for some sensitive scalp (contains fragrance) FYI: Dandruff feeds off of e...
Key ingredients: Selenium sulfide (antifungal) Sulfate free? No I like this shampoo because it's nice to strip all the nasty oils off my hair. It also leaves my hair very clean! It's also nice that th...
Key ingredients: Selenium sulfide (antifungal) Sulfate free? No I like this shampoo because it's nice to strip all the nasty oils off my hair. It also leaves my hair very clean! It's also nice that th...
Wash It Away Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - Hairitage by Mindy
PROS: Absorbs oils with kaolin clay CONS: Contains fragrance that might irritate some sensitive scalps I’ve been slathering the Aztec Healing Mask on my oily skin since high school, which is why I immediat...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (exfoliating), kaolin clay (oil-absorbing) Sulfate free? No My scalp is very sensitive, gets oily fast—like in three days—and hurts! I've tried many brands, including some...
Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (exfoliating), kaolin clay (oil-absorbing) Sulfate free? No My scalp is very sensitive, gets oily fast—like in three days—and hurts! I've tried many brands, including some...
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Shampoo, 12.6 oz