Tired of greasy roots and flat strands? This step-by-step routine is tailored for oily hair and scalp – to help you balance oil production, refresh your hair between washes, and keep everything looking clean, healthy, and light. Let’s get that fresh-...
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1. Pre-Shampoo Treatment🧖🏻♀️
2. Shampoo🫧
3. Conditioner💧
4. Scalp Treatment🌿
5. Dry Shampoo💭
6. Hair Styling✨
1. Pre-Shampoo Treatment🧖🏻♀️
Start with a deep-cleansing oil or clay mask to detox your scalp and prep your hair for a better wash.
This is a deep-cleansing treatment that helps remove buildup, excess oil, and impurities from your scalp.
Sunday Purifying Clay Detox Shampoo - Bumble and bumble
A gentle exfoliating scrub that detoxifies and helps prevent buildup, controlling oil while also providing nourishment.
Cleansing Scalp & Body Sugar Scrub - OUAI - Sephora
2. Shampoo🫧
Clarifying but gentle – these shampoos remove buildup without over-drying or triggering more oil.
This is a lightweight shampoo that gently cleanses and controls oil, keeping your hair fresh for longer.
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo - Living Proof …
Known for controlling excess oil and balancing the scalp, this shampoo helps prevent the need for frequent washes.
Klorane Vegan Haircare - Sephora
3. Conditioner💧
Lightweight, non-greasy conditioners that hydrate your ends without weighing hair down.
A light conditioner that hydrates without making hair greasy. It’s designed for oily scalps and helps maintain a healthy balance.
Bumble and bumble Scalp Treatments - Sephora
Provides moisture and volume without making the hair feel heavy or greasy. It’s light enough to use on oily hair.
Mini Extra Volume Conditioner - Moroccanoil - Sephora
4. Scalp Treatment🌿
Balance and soothe your scalp with these targeted serums or tonics – perfect for oily roots.
While primarily used to promote hair growth, this serum also helps balance oil production on the scalp.
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density - The Ordinary - Sephora
This nourishing scalp oil is designed to hydrate and balance the scalp, without leaving it feeling greasy.
Hydrating Scalp Serum for Healthy, Fuller Looking Hair - OUAI
5. Dry Shampoo💭
Your go-to refresh in-between washes – volume, oil control, and instant lift.
A highly rated dry shampoo that works well to absorb oil, freshen up hair, and add volume.
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
A lightweight formula that helps reduce oil and refresh hair without a powdery residue.
Klorane Vegan Haircare | Sephora
A powder-based dry shampoo that’s excellent for absorbing excess oil and adding texture.
Prêt-à-Powder Dry Shampoo Powder - Bumble and …
6. Hair Styling✨
Products that give shape and texture without grease – think airy creams or oil-free sprays.
A lightweight texturizing spray that adds volume and texture without adding oil.
Texturizing Wave Spray - OUAI | Sephora
Gives a matte finish and adds volume, texture, and a bit of grip without making your hair greasy.
Dry Texture Spray - Moroccanoil | Sephora
7. Finishing Mist (Optional)🌸
Final touch for shine or scent – because fresh hair should also smell amazing.
A multitasking product that adds body, smooths hair, and controls oil, perfect for maintaining your style.
Perfect Hair Day (PhD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment - Living Proof
Adds volume and texture without the weight or oil, making it perfect for post-wash styling.