Beauty Hair Hair Products & Tools 10 Products That'll Fix Oily Hair By Victoria Moorhouse Victoria Moorhouse Instagram Website Victoria Moorhouse is a writer, editor, and consultant based in Brooklyn, New York who focuses on beauty, fitness, and health. Victoria was previously the Senior Beauty Editor at InStyle.com and a Senior Editor at POPSUGAR. Her work can also be found in notable publications such as Shape.com, The Zoe Report, Forbes.com, and Well+Good. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Professional Writing. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 4, 2019 @ 03:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Courtesy It's really a shame that dry shampoo wasn't a thing when I was in high school. My oily roots wouldn't have ever been an issue. Luckily, the greasiness of my hair has drastically decreased as I've aged (yep, it can do that!), but I feel the pain of anyone who's still learning how to deal with the hair type — because the fix isn't simply washing your hair. Ironically, that can be the cause of all your oily hair problems. "Oily hair is basically the result of having overactive sebaceous oil glands," Giovanni Vaccaro, the Artistic Director of Glamsquad, says. "It is important to know that if you wash your hair every day, you will activate these glands." An excess of oil can make your hair appear dirty, limp, and lacking of volume, so Vaccaro says the first step is limiting the amount of times you wash your hair per week. He recommends starting off by washing it every other day, and using a dry shampoo in-between to keep your hair looking (and smelling) fresh. In terms of shopping for products, he says in addition to dry shampoo, you'll want to invest in lightweight stying products, like foams or airy mousses, and a cleansing, volumizing, oil-free, or purifying shampoo. "For conditioner, use L'Oreal Paris Clay Rebalancing Conditioner," he says. "This product help add life back to your hair while making the ends feel incredibly soft and moisturized." Just be sure to keep all conditioners away from the scalp and the root. Generally, he says you should avoid heavy, oily, or super moisturizing products. They won't do you any favors when it comes to cutting down the grease. Want more shopping specifics? Keep scrolling for 10 haircare products made for anyone with oily hair. VIDEO: Beauty School: You've Applied Too Much Hair Product ...Now What? Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste with Pure Rassoul Clay and Rose Extracts Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Sephora Buy on Dermstore "This unique clay-to-foam shampoo helps create volume by absorbing oil," Vaccaro says. To use it, massage a tablespoon of the product to your hair and massage your scalp. Then, rinse and follow up with conditioner — but remember, only apply to the lengths of your hair. Price at time of publish: $19 Bumble and Bumble Prêt-à-Powder Courtesy Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora Buy on Ulta If you're not into aerosol containers, go for a dry shampoo formula that requires a manual application. Dust a little powder on your fingertips, and gently rub it into the area of concern. You can also scrunch it into the lengths of your hair for a boost of volume. Price at time of publish: $30 Ouai Soft Mousse Courtesy Buy on Sephora Buy on Ulta Buy on Neiman Marcus Ouai's lightweight mousse has a foamy texture that works to add body to the hair. Bonus: it provides a light hold and fights frizz. Price at time of publish: $28 Moroccanoil Oily Scalp Treatment Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora The ginger root extract in Moroccanoil's scalp treatment helps balance out your scalp's sebum production, while the lavender oil soothes this sensitive area. Price at time of publish: $40 Verb Sea Texture Spray Courtesy Buy on Linksynergy.com A solid beach spray can be hard to find for anyone with oily hair. I love Verb's new formula because it gives the hair that sea salt-touched texture and airy volume. R+Co Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Dermstore A foam-based conditioner eliminates the weight issue this haircare staple is known to cause. This one effectively moisturizes without leaving your hair with a coated feeling. Price at time of publish: $34 Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Styling Mousse Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Walmart This styling mousse boasts an impressive 24-hour hold, but it won't make your hair look oily, wet, or crunchy. Best part about it is that it retails for under $5. Not too shabby. Price at time of publish: $10 Pantene ProVBlends Charcoal Shampoo Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Walmart This budget-friendly shampoo is made with charcoal, an ingredient that Vaccaro says is incredibly beneficial for those with oily hair. It draws out impurities, oil, and product build-up from the scalp — and no, you don't have to worry about it dying your hair black. Price at time of publish: $8 L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Clay Rebalancing Conditioner Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Walgreens If you prefer a traditional conditioner rather than a foam, this clay-based, silicone-free formula won't let you down. It's one of Vaccaro's favorites as the clay balances out oil production. It's packed with moisturizers, so your lengths won't dry out, either. Price at time of publish: $8 Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora It's a splurge, but trust — it's worth every single penny. It's made with Oribe's signature scent, so it doubles as perfume. The dry shampoo won't leave a white, powdery residue behind and absorbs quickly. It can also be used as a texture spray to boost your volume. "Make sure to spray at an arms-distance on the roots first while lifting hair," Vaccaro says. "When looking for added volume and texture, flip your head over and spray through the ends." Price at time of publish: $23