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Written by Karine Sevigny
29 September 2026
Even after washing, do your hair automatically become greasy and oily? If so, know that many of us are in the same boat! Pollution, stress, hormones, and diet are all factors that can influence the appearance of your hair. Discover how to break the vicious cycle of oily hair.
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When it comes to oily hair, a healthy diet and a well-suited routine can (literally) work wonders! Understanding the reason behind the problem is the first step towards better hair health. Do your hair get oily when you consume certain foods? Or are they oily due to the hair products you use? When you can answer these questions, it becomes easier to adjust your routine accordingly.
There are a multitude of products dedicated to controlling the overproduction of sebum on the scalp. To help you (finally) break free from this vicious cycle, here are our favorites! You will find everything you need to create an effective routine against oily hair.
Greasy scalps need to be deeply cleaned at least once a week. To effectively dislodge the impurities that settle there day after day, here are 4 treatments to integrate into your routine!
Price: $41.80 / 150 ml
Dermatologically tested, this exfoliating serum is ideal for those with a scalp prone to dandruff, itching, or excessive sebum production. Formulated with 5% glycolic acid, aloe vera, and provitamin B5, it effectively exfoliates the scalp to eliminate product residue buildup, dead skin cells, and excess sebum without drying out the hair.
Price: $84 / 325g
Thanks to its sea salt-based formula, this scrub dislodges impurities from the scalp. A true hair “detox,” it offers a fresh start for oily hair.
Price: $67 / 150 ml
The purifying Head Spa scrub from René Furterer is a 99% natural exfoliating treatment that deeply cleanses the scalp and eliminates excess sebum in 3 minutes, allowing for healthy hair. Its formula enriched with sea salt, vegetable charcoal, orange essential oil, and aloe offers a true cure for the scalp, allowing for maximum spacing between shampoos.
Price: $24.90 / 120 ml
Want to refresh your roots without complicating your routine? Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Purifying Spray is easy to use just 15 minutes before shampooing. Its spray format makes it easy to target problem areas, helping remove excess oil, impurities, and buildup that can weigh down your roots. A quick step to add to your routine to purify the scalp and leave it feeling fresh and lightweight from the moment you wash.
Shampooing is the heart of the hair washing routine. That’s why it’s important to choose one that is both effective and gentle. Discover our 4 favorite shampoos for oily hair:
Price: $31.50 / 250 ml – $83.25 / 1000 ml
Thanks to the synergy of bamboo charcoal, caffeine, and wheat germ extract, this shampoo will restore vitality to your hair and scalp. Use it daily to free your roots from excess sebum, prevent imbalances in your scalp, and deeply cleanse to eliminate all unwanted impurities.
Price: $45.90 / 500 ml – $70.90 / 1500ml
It’s hard to overlook the Scalp Advanced Anti-Oiliness shampoo when talking about greasy hair! Its gentle formula deeply purifies the scalp for 78% less sebum from the very first use. Its use restores the natural balance of the scalp and promotes cell renewal!
Price: $62 / 250 ml
We love this shampoo for its double effectiveness! Indeed, in addition to regulating excessive sebum production, it nourishes dry lengths and ends. Ideal for hair with multiple issues.
Price: $25.90 / 250 ml – $54.90 / 1000 ml
Low price can indeed sometimes mean little results. In this case, it’s completely the opposite! This clarifying shampoo dislodges impurities from the scalp as effectively as its competitors, but at a fraction of the price!
A good wash is not complete without a good conditioner! The key to treating oily hair? A purifying conditioner capable of eliminating excess sebum from the lengths. Regardless of the type of conditioner, the most important lesson to remember is to avoid applying it to the roots at all costs. It should be applied from mid-lengths to the ends only!
Price: $36.99 / 150 ml
This conditioner is the perfect detangling treatment for oily hair. Its lightweight texture is specifically adapted to scalps characterized by abundant sebaceous production. Made with jojoba oil, panthenol, and olive oil, this lightweight conditioner makes hair soft, silky, and shiny, without weighing it down.
Price: $34 / 236 ml
Coming from the recognized expertise of Biolage Professional, the universal Scalp Sync Conditioner is custom-designed to meet the specific needs of the scalp while caring for the hair fiber. Incorporating fermented tea and filtered glycolic acid in microdoses, this uniquely crafted conditioner aims to restore the balance of the scalp, whether it is oily, dry, sensitive, or prone to itching and dandruff. Its composition ensures optimal revitalization without weighing down the hair in the process.
Price: $34.90 / 200 ml
This conditioner is a breath of fresh air for hair! Just like the ScalpSync conditioner, we love its menthol formula that leaves that pleasantly cool sensation after stepping out of the shower!
For those whose scalp requires a little more attention, we finish the routine with a treatment specially designed to regulate sebum production.
Price: $54 / 45 ml
A few drops of this treatment at the roots of your hair are enough to rebalance the natural moisture barrier of the scalp. Although it is made with argan oil, the composition of this treatment does not weigh down the hair!
Price: $95 / 90ml
This serum combats all imbalances of the scalp! Naturally, it’s a good treatment choice to add to your routine to control sebum production at the roots. From the very first application, the scalp feels fresher, healthier, and stronger. Plus, it offers a root-lifting effect!
Price: $73 / 125ml
Inspired by skincare, the scalp mattifying mist Oil Control from Oribe controls and reduces sebum production to space out hair washes. Just spray the treatment on the clean, damp scalp and lightly massage the area before proceeding to styling.
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