The 8 Best Shampoos for Super Greasy Hair

If you struggle from oily hair that is also very flat, this shampoo tag-teams buildup and volume. Nettle extract tones the scalp to control overactive follicles, plus clears buildup so that your hair simply feels clean. 

If you suspect that your styling products are what's making your hair feel greasy, this Neutrogena shampoo clears away all residue without stripping your hair of the natural oils it actually needs. Bonus: You only need to use it once a week before switching back to your usual shampoo in order for it to work. 

This sulfate-free shampoo is loaded with gentle green tea antioxidants and coconut that remove oil and product buildup without stripping your color or shine. 

The hard truth: Your hair isn't flat because it's fine, excess oil and residue is what's weighing it down. This Living Proof shampoo gets rid of the gunk that's been getting in the way of your hair's natural volume and body. 

Don't mistake oil and product buildup for the moisture your curls need. This sulfate-free shampoo removes buildup from your hair and scalp while re-hydrating curls so that they're defined. It's formulated with a blend of nourishing shea butter and purifying African water mint, charcoal, and ginger. 

Think of this shampoo like a charcoal face mask for your hair. Similar to how your favorite skincare treatment sucks up all of the dirt and oil that's clogging your pores, this shampoo cleanses the scalp of impurities and product buildup. Vegetable proteins round out the formula to strengthen chemically treated, damaged hair. 

If you have a scalp struggle, Christophe Robin's shampoo will solve it. Jujube bark and cherry blossom extract re-balance and soothe the scalp to reduce oil, dandruff, and irritation. 

Clay has a bad rap for being dry as hell, but L'Oreal's shampoo is the exception. Instead of entirely stripping hair, it clarifies oily roots while hydrating the ends.