10 Best Shampoos for Oily Hair 2022

Neutrogena, a classic American skincare brand, has a wide range of products, divided into detailed categories. Neutrogena’s products are favored by consumers for their outstanding quality. The bestseller and star product Anti-Residue Shampoo is recommended by many well-known review sites like a birdie, prevention, etc. Its simple yet effective formula is free of synthetic fuels, colorants, and other irritating ingredients, suitable for all hair types. But some users complained that allergies may occur. Thus, it is not ideal for sensitive skin. The Anti-Residue Shampoo with grapefruit extract deeply cleanses hair and removes excess oils, dirt, and residues from other styling products, making it a solid choice for oily hair. This shampoo helps your hair feel fully cleansed and fluffy. It is officially recommended to use this gentle and non-irritating shampoo only once a week due to its strong cleaning power. To achieve better results, you can pair it with normal shampoo or a conditioner. The Anti-Residue Shampoo is a colorless and transparent liquid with a refreshing citrus and grapefruit scent, bringing a great experience. The Anti-Residue Shampoo is well-received and recommended by many users. A user said, “This is a miracle shampoo as my hair is so alive after using it.”

VICHY is the world's leading professional skincare brand for sensitive skin, belonging to the L'Oréal Group, and is one of the three major French cosmeceutical brands. The extraordinary Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is well-received by users on the official website. Our tester said in the report, “This non-irritating shampoo can make you feel energetic while reducing oils up to 95%.” Featuring oil removal and dandruff treatment, Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo should be used 2 to 3 times a week. If excess oils are produced on the scalp, you can wash your hair a little more, but not too frequently. Containing many active ingredients, Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo can effectively remove excess oils from the roots and keep your hair fully cleansed. Additionally, this shampoo gets rid of dandruff for up to six weeks, while alleviating itching scalp at the same time. The non-irritating and paraben-free shampoo are added with VICHY thermal water to soothe and moisturize your hair. Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is dermatologically tested to be safe for people with sensitive scalp.

Herbal Essences is a personal care brand under Procter & Gamble. Featuring natural ingredients, Herbal Essences with EWG (Environmental Working Group) certification cooperates with the international plant research organization Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Blue Ginger & Micellar Water Refresh Shampoo with high quality is recognized by experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Made of 90% natural-derived ingredients, the formula is silicone-free, paraben-free, and dye-free, which is safe to use. Blue Ginger & Micellar Water Refresh Shampoo is designed carefully for flat and oily hair. Blue Ginger & Micellar Water Refresh Shampoo includes blue ginger, an extraordinary plant, to make your hair look fluffier and more vigorous. Plus, it is also infused with many plant essential oils that can cleanse, protect your hair, and balance hair pH levels. If your hair has been dyed many times, you can use it for regular cleaning. Blue Ginger & Micellar Water Refresh Shampoo is a colorless and transparent liquid with a unique mixed scent of flowers, ginger, and musk. Blue Ginger & Micellar Water Refresh Shampoo is a perfect choice for families thanks to its large capacity and affordable price. But some users complained that it may dry out their hair. We recommend you pair it with a great conditioner to avoid dryness.

BRIOGEO is a professional haircare brand. Many of BRIOGEO’s products are bestsellers and recommended by professionals. With simple packaging and high quality, these products are favored by many consumers. Be Gentle, Be Kind aloe + oat milk fragrance-free hypoallergenic shampoo is transparent, colorless, and odorless liquid with 99% natural-derived formula without any irritating ingredients like sulfate, silicone, phthalate, DEA, etc., suitable for sensitive scalp. It should be noted that vitamin E may cause skin irritation. As the official website said, “It's great for people with sensitivities to lactose, soy, and gluten, as well as fragrances.” Its gentle formula contains multiple active ingredients like oat milk to effectively cleanse the scalp and offer long-lasting moisture. Be Gentle, Be Kind aloe + oat milk fragrance-free hypoallergenic shampoo is infused with green tea extract for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. People with oily hair can take this gentle, non-irritating shampoo as a daily cleaning product to remove oil.

Head & Shoulders, the leading American shampoo brand, belongs to Procter & Gamble, coming with a wide range of shampoos with anti-dandruff properties. These products are recognized and recommended by many dermatologists. Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense + Advanced Oil Control Shampoo helps alleviate severe dandruff and oil overproduction. This shampoo is made with 1% Selenium Sulfide for dandruff relief and healthy scalp protection. Clinically proven, it achieves a better effect of dandruff treatment than ordinary shampoos. Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense + Advanced Oil Control Shampoo also effectively cleanses and moisturizes hair, and removes excess oils at the same time, making your hair more energetic. Featuring a refreshing citrus aroma, this shampoo can produce dense lather, which is easy to rinse off. Many users recommended it for its outstanding quality. A user left a comment on the official website, “I will definitely purchase this, & it has a citrus smell, I have thick hair and this product makes my hair smell so good and helps my oily scalp not be too oily like before, I’m very satisfied with this product with my hair!” Yet not everyone likes its smell. And some users complained that it may dry out their hair. We recommend you use a great moisturizer in time.

The American skincare brand OGX with the concept of “Beauty Pure and Simple” is recommended by many beauty and health magazines several times. Its products are free of SLS, SLES, and harmful paraben. The mild TEATREE MINT EXTRA STRENGTH SHAMPOO can effectively remove oils without drying out your hair, suitable for oily hair. This shampoo contains many plant extracts like tea leaf oil, mint leaf extract, and witch hazel extract to deeply cleanse your scalp, remove excess dead skin cells and oils, and restore scalp oil and water balance by alleviating oil overproduction. A visible result can be seen after using it for a while, which is affirmed by our testers. They said, “This gentle TEATREE MINT EXTRA STRENGTH SHAMPOO is excellent in getting rid of excess oils. Don’t wash your hair too frequently for refreshing hair.” This shampoo with a long-lasting and rich fragrance can produce a dense lather when rubbing with water. Many users praised it because it can bring them an excellent washing experience. TEATREE MINT EXTRA STRENGTH SHAMPOO is also suitable for color-treated hair. But some users complained about an irritating sensation after applying. So, it is not recommended for those with sensitive skin.

GARNIER is a subsidiary of L'Oreal, mainly manufacturing and selling skincare and hair care products with a good reputation. Designed for limp and flat hair, FRUCTIS Full & Plush Shampoo is packed with the GARNIER’s exclusive ingredient Active Fruit Protein, a blend of citrus protein, Vitamins B3 & B6, fruit- and plant-derived extracts, which can effectively clean, strengthen hair roots, prevent hair loss and make hair glowing. An overproduction of oil on the scalp can weigh down hair. So why don’t you try FRUCTIS Full & Plush Shampoo? It can deliver the appearance of fluffy hair. Many users praised its oil-controlling properties, like one of them saying on the official website, “I love that this stuff helps my hair with oil control. I and my daughter have blonde, fine, flat hair and it looks so greasy after like a day. This has been one of the few things that have helped us.”

L'Oréal Paris is one of the most well-known and long-established mass cosmetics brands in the L'Oréal Group, favored by women all over the world. The iconic Elvive Extraordinary Clay Shampoo is the winner of allure BEST OF BEAUTY AWARD 2017 and is recommended by many well-known review sites like Forbes, COSMOPOLITAN, ELLE, etc. The high-quality Elvive Extraordinary Clay Shampoo with 3 Refined Clays can instantly purify oily roots and cleanse hair, keeping your hair healthy from roots to ends. I know this may sound like a drying shampoo. On the contrary, it is specially formulated to provide enough moisture, ideal for oily hair. The hyaluronic acid with other ingredients works to keep your hair hydrated. Many users praised Elvive Extraordinary Clay Shampoo for its rich fragrance. As the price point of this shampoo is affordable among so many shampoos, it is cost-effective.

PHILIP KINGSLEY is a professional American haircare brand, providing a variety of hair and scalp care solutions. PHILIP KINGSLEY's trustworthy products with guaranteed quality are jointly developed by a number of professionals. Designed by Trichologists, the representative product Moisture Balancing Combination Shampoo has a mild formula for healthy hair and scalp. This shampoo features a gentle but effective cleaning ability, suitable for medium to long hair. Moisture Balancing Combination Shampoo is infused with various active ingredients like Guar, wheat protein, and many antioxidants. Guar and wheat protein can provide nutrients to your hair, leaving your hair smoother. Antioxidants can protect your hair from environmental damage. Additionally, the formula also includes cleaning ingredients that can effectively remove excess oil and dirt from the hair roots, making it an ideal product for those with oily roots. Although Moisture Balancing Combination Shampoo is well-received by most consumers, some users still think its thin tube needs to be improved for easy access.

Bumble and bumble is a professional hair salon brand belonging to Estee Lauder. Bumble and bumble has a variety of high-quality products, recommended by many hairdressers. The star product Sunday Shampoo is the winner of multiple beauty awards and is recommended by many well-known sites like Forbes, ELLE, etc. Sunday Shampoo doesn’t contain paraben, phthalate, mineral oil, and formaldehyde, suitable for most skin types. Sunday Shampoo can get rid of excess oil, dirt, and residue from other products without drying out your hair for fresh and clean hair, perfect for oily hair. With wide applications, Sunday Shampoo is suitable for fine to medium hair, for straight to curly hair. It should be noted that due to its strong cleaning power, do not use it on color-treated hair to avoid serious bleaching. Sunday Shampoo is a blue transparent liquid without obvious odor, bringing you a great experience. This shampoo is available in two sizes for you to choose from 2oz and 8oz.