Our panel of testers - with hair textures ranging from straight to afro - tried 23 brands of shampoo and their matching conditioners for two weeks. They noted how effectively the products cleaned hair, their lather, and whether they noticed any long-lasting benefits to their oily hair. They also reported back on how their hair felt after use, focusing on hydration, smoothness, shininess and volume.
In the GHI lab, we applied artificial sebum to hair switches and used a Sebumeter to measure oil and sebum levels after using the shampoo, to see how effective they were at controlling oil. Apple cider vinegar is known in the beauty world for preventing dandruff and boosting shine, as well as containing antibacterial properties. This cleansing duo scored best across the board for its ability to banish oil and product build-up.
If you go through hair products quickly, this supersized shampoo and conditioner set is guaranteed to keep you going for longer. You might think dandruff is a telltale sign of a dry scalp but it can often plague those on the oilier side too.
The majority of testers who suffered from dandruff also agreed that it made a huge difference in eradicating it. Acting as a weekly treat for tresses, this shampoo is designed to remove product build-up, pollutants and any residue to give hair a spring clean. Testers agreed, with the majority appreciating how purified their hair and scalp felt. Not only is this plastic-free shampoo bar compact - making it perfect for travel - but the water-free formula helps keep water wastage down too.
Instead, opt for a shampoo with maximum oil control. The majority of our panel felt their scalps and hair looked healthier, and those with dandruff said it helped reduce flakiness. Best of all, the lightweight formula won't leave you with a greasy scalp. If you have oily hair, chances are you'll want to wash it at least every other day with your favorite shampoo.
But it's also a good idea to use a weekly clarifying shampoo like this one, which will remove buildup and residue that contributes to a greasy scalp. This shampoo cleanses excess oil from your scalp, and it smells good while doing it!
The cool mint scent is so refreshing. Coconut water, coconut oil, and electrolytes hydrate your hair without weighing it down. Also, this shampoo is sulfate-free.
This clarifying shampoo removes dirt, oil, and dead skin at the roots. A refreshing grapefruit-basil scent ensures your hair smells as clean as it feels! This shampoo is sulfate-free, paraben-free, and dye-free, making it ideal for fragile strands. Apple cider vinegar acts as a clarifying agent to leave your hair shiny, not greasy. This weekly shampoo is worth the price: Ginseng root extract, rosemary leaf extract, and sage leaf extract cleanse and your scalp and provide anti-inflammatory properties.
Reviewers note that a little goes a long way! Ree's Life. FYI, how you use these shampoos matters, too.
Additionally, spend a little extra time under the water to ensure you thoroughly rinse out your shampoo. This formula uses a raw and natural apple cider vinegar to do all of the above and is also free of parabens and sulfates. What Our Testers Say. I did pair it with the recommended conditioner, which includes coconut oil and avocado oil, and I found that my hair was shinier, smoother, and healthier-feeling the next day.
That being said, they can be very harsh and stripping not to mention are a no-no for those with colored hair for said reason. Rather than using sulfates, it relies on coconut-based surfactants to do the hard-hitting cleansing, removing dirt, products, and oil, while imparting plenty of softness and shine.
Plus, unlike many other sulfate-free shampoos, this still lathers beautifully. Xue says this sudser is a good pick for those with oily hair, not to mention that it also boasts a squeaky clean ingredient list.
Even the fragrance is completely natural, derived from essential oils. The featherweight formula boasts volcanic-derived ingredients, known for their purifying properties. Adding insult to injury, fine hair is also more likely to get weighed down by the heavy moisturizing ingredients in many shampoos.
Dandruff is a complicated condition with a variety of factors that come into play. But to put it simply, oil is one of the major factors, and those dealing with dandruff often tend to have an oilier scalp and hair as well. Enter this shampoo, which uses pyrithione zinc one of the best flake-fighting ingredients there is and is specially formulated to also minimize excess oil, leaving the hair clean not stripped!
Just like you can have combination skin, you can also have a combination scalp. Telltale signs included both oily and dry patches, or having either one at different times of the year. Along with detoxifying charcoal, it also contains willow bark extract, a natural precursor to oil-dissolving salicylic acid.
You use it like you would a shampoo, though rather than being detergent-based, it instead relies on purifying ACV to remove oil and product build-up. It balances the pH of both your hair and scalp, contains rice water with strengthening proteins, and works as an effective detangler, too. The latter is also great for those with fine strands.
The correct amount of shampoo varies depending on your hair length, but getting it right is crucial so you end up with clean hair and minimal product waste. Use this visual guide: those with short hair should use a nickel-sized amount; for medium hair, aim for a quarter; and for long or thick hair, use a half-dollar amount. This provides a more thorough cleanse, allows you to go longer between shampoos, and minimizes oil without stripping.
Despite their squeaky-clean feeling, shampoos with sulfates can strip your hair over time, resulting in more oily strands. This means that sulfate-free shampoos can actually improve the condition of oily hair —celebrity hairstylist Laura Polko recommends finding a clarifying option, which controls oil without the consequences of sulfates.
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