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Our best solutions for oily hair!

Written by Karine Sevigny

16 August 2026

In this article, learn to identify your needs for sebum control and find the solution to remedy your oily roots with our best treatments in this area!

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In this article

  1. The perfect balance
  2. Sebum overproduction
  3. Discover your 'sebo-profile'

Sebum is normal!

Yes! All scalps produce sebum, but not all scalps secrete the same amount… If you are lucky, your scalp releases a normal to light amount of sebum. In other words, you don’t have to worry about your hair becoming oily just a few hours after washing it. Despite a so-called more ‘normal’ sebum production, you may still find it difficult to space out washes without noticing a slight heaviness at your roots.

What is hyperseborrhea?

Conversely, some people suffer from a true disorder of seborrhea (also called the natural process of sebum secretion). This disorder, sometimes very intense and sometimes less severe, causes a more abundant, even abnormal, presence of sebum on the head. The scalp in hyperseborrhea can be of genetic, medical, climatic, chemical, or emotional origin. In any case, a dysfunction of the sebaceous glands can become very unpleasant to manage on a daily basis. It is an issue that deserves appropriate treatment for the comfort of the person concerned.

But where do you find yourself on this sebum production scale? That’s what we demystify for you below!

What ‘sebo-profile’ are you?

PROFILE # 1: Normal to light production

  • Usual washing frequency? You need to wash your hair every 4 to 5 days.
  • Desired goal? You would like to space out your shampoos more and keep your hair clean for as long as possible.
  • Recommended solution? You should add a clarifying/purifying shampoo to your hair care routine.

Clarifying shampoo Hair Cleansing Cream by Redken

Price: $25.90/250 ml — $54.90/1000 ml

Its cleansing complex based on AHA fruit acid is known for its ability to effectively eradicate minerals, residues, sebum, product buildup, and hair pollution.

Clarifying Detox Shampoo by Living Proof

Price: $48/236 ml

Thanks to its formula enriched with activated charcoal and magnetic polymer, this clarifying shampoo detoxifies deeply, removes product buildup, and absorbs excess sebum, while leaving hair soft, shiny, and not dry.

Dermopurifying shampoo Scalp Advanced Anti-Gras by L’Oréal

Price: $45.90/500 ml – $70.90/1500ml

Reinforced with dermatological actives and enriched with a 3% water-soluble acid, this shampoo purifies the scalp and leaves hair with 78% less sebum, starting from the first lather.

PROFILE #2: Moderate to significant production

  • Usual washing frequency? You need to wash your hair every 2 to 3 days.
  • Desired goal? You want to eliminate excess sebum and avoid it returning too quickly at your roots.
  • Recommended solution? You should combine the use of a clarifying/purifying shampoo with an exfoliant to multiply the benefits in sebum control.

Serene Scalp Oil Control shampoo by Oribe

Price: $65/250 ml

Its balancing complex based on green marine algae and laurel extract is masterful in regulating and rebalancing the scalp microbiome to reduce excessive sebum secretion.

Scalp Revival exfoliating shampoo by Briogeo

Price: $38.90/236 ml

Offering the best of both worlds, this shampoo and exfoliator removes all types of buildup while providing an innovative plant-based exfoliation powered by charcoal and extracts of mint, coconut, and tea tree. The scalp feels refreshed and revitalized, while hair is left feeling remarkably lightweight and completely comfortable.

CURBICIA shampoo-mask by René Furterer

Price: $54/250 ml

Its Curbicia extract, obtained by hydrolysis of pumpkin seeds, is a patented process from the René Furterer laboratories and allows for the absorption of excess sebum three times more effectively than normal. Its shampoo-mask formula is very interesting to discover!

Purifying washing exfoliant Energizing Scrub by Kérastase

Price: $84/250 ml

Its granular texture based on sea salt helps dislodge unwanted excesses like sebum and exfoliates deeply to reduce heaviness and provide an impressive root-lifting effect!

PROFILE #3: Excessive to concerning production

  • Usual washing frequency? You need to wash your hair every day (or overdo the use of your dry shampoo).
  • Desired goal? You dream of being able to combat the imbalances of your scalp to regulate your sebum overproduction.
  • Recommended solution? You need to opt for a more specialized and intensive hair care ritual that is entirely dedicated to solving this issue.

The sebo-balancing ritual Requilibre by Medavita

Price: Starting at $36.99

Specifically designed to combat seborrheic dermatitis, the ritual consists of four treatments aimed simultaneously at normalizing sebum production, purifying the scalp, and stimulating blood circulation. The sebo-balancing lotion, the centerpiece of the routine, is used in an intensive cure and requires no rinsing for a targeted treatment that provides maximum benefits. It is undoubtedly the winning formula for the heaviest cases of sebum!

The Kérastase Specific Balancing Ritual

Price: Starting at $62

Complete and specialized, this ritual includes all the necessary treatments and steps for effective and increased management of excess sebum. With this quartet, the saying ‘unity is strength’ truly takes on its meaning! The clay and shampoo work wonders to purify and cleanse the scalp while the serum is a true gem for balancing the scalp’s epidermis. As for the mask, it is the perfect hydrating middle ground for oily hair!

Our directory of products designed to control sebum production doesn't stop here. Shop among the complete offer!

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* Prices and availability of products are subject to change without notice.

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