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Best Products for Oily Hair

Oily hair looks greasy and limp quickly after washing because the scalp produces excess sebum. The best products for oily hair are lightweight and clarifying — gentle balancing or clarifying shampoos and volumising, residue-free conditioners that remove excess oil and build-up without over-stripping, which can make the scalp produce even more oil.

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Oily Hair — FAQ

What products are best for oily hair?

Use a gentle balancing or clarifying shampoo, a lightweight conditioner applied only to the mid-lengths and ends, and avoid heavy oils and rich masks on the scalp. A weekly clarifying wash removes build-up, and dry shampoo extends time between washes.

How often should I wash oily hair?

Oily hair can be washed more frequently — often every day or every other day — but over-washing with harsh shampoo can strip the scalp and trigger more oil. A gentle daily shampoo or dry shampoo between washes usually keeps grease under control.

Should oily hair use conditioner?

Yes, but only on the mid-lengths and ends, never the scalp. A lightweight, volumising conditioner prevents the lengths drying out without weighing hair down or adding grease at the roots.

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