Best Shampoos for Oily Hair 2020

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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 impurities without stripping hair color and nourishment from strands. These shampoos for oily hair were formulated to do just that.

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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 wash, 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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Neutrogena The Anti-Residue Shampoo

Target

BUY IT: $5.39; target.com

Although this shampoo is not for daily use, when it's 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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Klorane Shampoo with Nettle

Dermstore

BUY IT: $20; dermstore.com

Reduce the need for frequent washing, regulate excess oil, and add volume with this clarifying formula from Klorane. If you have fine hair, this one's for you.

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Pantene Blends Detox & Renew Shampoo

Target

BUY IT: $6.99; target.com

Give your hair a fresh start and renew its shine with this lightweight charcoal formula that comes at a bargain price.

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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo

Sephora

BUY IT: $28; sephora.com

This formula was created to repel dirt and oil and keep your hair cleaner for longer after each wash.

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L'Oreal Extraordinary Clay Rebalancing Shampoo

Walmart

BUY IT: $3.49; target.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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Amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Shampoo

Sephora

BUY IT: $25; sephora.com

Use the targeted applicator to apply this jelly shampoo (a little will go a long way) and work it through to your ends to exfoliate while cleansing. The unique blend of sea salt, pink clay, and charcoal will soothe your scalp while absorbing and removing unwanted toxins and oils.

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Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo

Aveda

BUY IT: $17; aveda.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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TRESemmé Purify & Replenish Deep Cleanse Shampoo

CVS

BUY IT: $3.88; walmart.com

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

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DryBar On The Rocks Clarifying Charcoal Shampoo

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