Best Shampoos for Oily Hair

By Jenna Sims

If you have oily hair, you know that dry shampoo can save the day when you need to skip a wash day. But fighting excess oil starts with selecting a shampoo that helps combat oils from the start without drying out your hair. The best formulas for oily hair will remove all traces of product residue and dirt without stripping your hair of color and the nourishment it needs to stay healthy and moisturized.

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Neutrogena The Anti-Residue Shampoo 

Amazon

BUY IT: $3.99; amazon.com

Although this shampoo is not for daily use, used once or twice a week it effectively removes traces of oil, dirt, and residue that build up and cause excessive oiliness in hair.

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DryBar On The Rocks Clarifying Charcoal Shampoo

Sephora.com

BUY IT: $26; sephora.com

This charcoal-based cleanser is gentle enough to use every day, but strong enough to remove product build up that can cause hair to appear oily. Best when paired with On The Rocks Lightweight Replenishing Conditioner.

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TRESemmé Purify & Replenish Deep Cleanse Shampoo

Walmart

BUY IT: $3.98; walmart.com

This budget-friendly drugstore shampoo will restore your hair to its natural shiny appearance by removing product residue that causes your hair to be dull and greasy.

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L'Oreal Extraordinary Clay Rebalancing Shampoo

Walmart

BUY IT: $3.97; walmart.com

If you have oily roots, but dry ends, this shampoo was created for you. It hydrates strands while purifying roots to create hair that looks beautiful for 48 hours, so you don't have to wash your hair every day. 

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Fekkai Apple Cider Shampoo

Dermstore

BUY IT: $20; dermstore.com

You’ll fall in love with this shampoo immediately for the fresh scent, and will become a longtime fan for its cleansing ability. It will remove all traces of dry shampoo and oils from your hair in just one wash.

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Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo

Sephora

BUY IT: $26; sephora.com

As the name suggests, this shampoo was created to use once a week. It gives hair a deep cleanse while ensuring your strands don't become bored with your regular products—yes, it can happen!

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