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Shampoo for oily hair

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Terrytheweasel · 11/11/2025 11:46

I have greasy hair and wash it daily but everything I use seems to leave a sheen/film on my hair.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a oily hair shampoo. Extra points for a natural one - I’ve been using faith by nature recently but it’s not working.

I had a cheap Aldi one which was great but it was discontinued.

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Marylou2 · 14/11/2025 22:05

Ouai Detox shampoo is fabulous. Very expensive though but you only need a bit. I hide it from my husband after he said he liked the new shampoo. Totally wasted on his 5mm long hair!

Anxioustealady · 14/11/2025 22:11

Re hair resets, while pregnant my hair didn't get oily for days, so I washed it less. Since giving birth it reverted to getting oily fast, so it's a myth, it's all hormones I think.

Another tip that helps is to wash your hair brushes and clean tools.

AliceMcK · 14/11/2025 22:21

Avon purifying shampoo. My teen DD has greasy hair and loves it. Before we tried Avon she was using the OGX apple cider vinegar shampoo, again she liked it but has opted to use Avon over the OGX.

EastLifer · 14/11/2025 23:24

Aveeno over here too. Can go 2 days at a push with it. I use the super greens one and double shampoo.

i’m a hair/ scalp toucher/ picker which doesn’t help and makes it even more greasy!

Sprangle · 15/11/2025 08:05

Calypsocuckoo · 11/11/2025 13:05

I get greasy hair after a day as well and the best results I have had were from Color Wow shampoo and conditioner. I have tried loads as I have a sensitive scalp. I don’t mind washing it everyday but is is quite thin so I am trying to do it every other day. Although color wow is expensive, it has had the best results to wash it less often and also makes it soft and shiny.

I also came on here to also recommend this! I get really greasy roots and dry, frizzy ends, and Colour Wow was recommended to me by my hairdresser

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