Posted on Aug 28, 2016

18 Underrated Products For Oily Hair That Actually Work

For when your scalp is greasier than pizza.

BuzzFeed Staff

It seems counterintuitive, but argan oil applied to your scalp every other night for a few weeks really helps balance your scalp.

—Danielle

Get it here for $7.99.

It's a ~hair powder~, but it ISN'T JUST A DRY SHAMPOO! It's also a style extender and gives you a lot of volume. Yes pls.

—vintalak

Get it here for $12.

Lush's website calls it "herbal hair magic to transform oily hair." Do you SEE THAT? IT'S MAGIC. I'm in.

—sconstable53

Get it here for $10.95.

It's a dry shampoo (obv) that gets rid of the grease, and it comes in three different colors, so it works its dry shampoo magic WITHOUT MAKING YOUR HAIR WHITE.

—k44

Get it here for $8.99.

It's an oil that you spray in damp hair, it smells like heaven, and it’s clear, so it works with any colored hair. Korean beauty products are magic, folks.

—k4b7

Get it here for $7.80.

This deep conditioning mask will allow you to treat yo'self and give your uncooperative mane some TLC.

—SeoulSoul

Get it here for $12.30.

This shampoo leaves your hair with "extra softness," and it's pretty dang natural, as it's made for babies. Yay!

—Sarah Evans, Facebook

Get it here for $3.86.

Well, it's a shampoo, but it's a badass shampoo — it actually lets you go two-to-three days without washing your hair, and your hair stays feelin' fresh, friends.

—samanthasaras

Get it here for $24.

It not only works suuuuper well, but it keeps your hair from getting greasier. It also gives great volume and works better than most hair spray brands when using it to style!

—Kristen Titus, Facebook

Get it here for $6.99.

A lot of shampoos leave your scalp itchy and flaky. Head & Shoulders controls flakes and keeps hair from getting oily by the end of the day. Win-win.

—Kendall Allen, Facebook

Get it for $4.99 here.

Hair tends to get dull and heavy when it’s oily — if you use this once a week instead of shampoo, it gets rid of all the buildup and leaves your hair shiny and smooth.

—gillianf5

Get it for $29 here.

This hairspray rocks harder than the others because it holds your style in place without making your ends feel heavy or icky.

—Mallory Amanda, Facebook

Get it here for $29.

After shampoo and conditioner, use this on your roots, leave on for a minute, and rinse. It's a fabulous natural remedy. (PRO TIP: Try not to smell the vinegar... it smells ~not great~, but works wonders!)

—j43

Get it here for $4.09.

They're an affordable shampoo and conditioner combo that'll totally make your normally unmanageable hair, well, manageable.

—tori4062

Get both the shampoo and conditioner for $4.94 each.

Fish oil helps reduce the sliminess of your scalp, promotes thickness, and will even make your hairs grow. 👀

—SeoulSoul

Get some for $27.90 here.

If you have bangs and feel the need to wash them every single morning because they get greasy, use baby powder instead — they'll be less greasy, and it works better for bangs than dry shampoo.

—Talia Gillette, Facebook

Get it here for $5.60.

It's a shampoo that balances your scalp's pH, and will make fine hair feel soft and fluffy.

—Ashley Lindo, Facebook

Get it here for $26.53.

Massage this into your scalp, leave it in for a few minutes, and then comb it out. The best part? As it improves your hair more and more, you can use it less and less.

Get it for $44 here.

—Mallory Amanda, Facebook

18 Underrated Products For Oily Hair That Actually Work

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which products help them deal with oily hair. Here are the life-saving results.

1. OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco

2. Bumble and bumble. Prêt-À-Powder

3. Lush Jumping Juniper Shampoo Bar

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo with a hint of color

5. Etude House Silk Scarf Moist Hair Mist

6. Arvazallia Hair Mask

7. Johnson's Baby Shampoo

8. Biolage CleanReset Shampoo

9. Psssst! Dry Shampoo

10. Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control Dandruff Shampoo

11. Redken Hair Cleansing Cream

12. Bumble and bumble. Spray de Mode Hairspray

13. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

14. Tresemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner

15. Fish Oil

16. Johnson's Baby Powder

17. Kevin Murphy Balancing Wash Shampoo

18. And Moroccanoil Oily Scalp Treatment

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18 Underrated Products For Oily Hair That Actually Work

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which products help them deal with oily hair. Here are the life-saving results.

1. OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco

2. Bumble and bumble. Prêt-À-Powder

3. Lush Jumping Juniper Shampoo Bar

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo with a hint of color

5. Etude House Silk Scarf Moist Hair Mist

6. Arvazallia Hair Mask

7. Johnson's Baby Shampoo

8. Biolage CleanReset Shampoo

9. Psssst! Dry Shampoo

10. Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control Dandruff Shampoo

11. Redken Hair Cleansing Cream

12. Bumble and bumble. Spray de Mode Hairspray

13. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

14. Tresemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner

15. Fish Oil

16. Johnson's Baby Powder

17. Kevin Murphy Balancing Wash Shampoo

18. And Moroccanoil Oily Scalp Treatment

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