Ever got questions like “How much of oil did you use on your hair?”, or “Did you come here straight from the gym?” or even “Dude, did you really shower?” If you have, then don’t worry, because you’re not alone. We understand your struggle, and that’s why Beauty Insider has gathered 20 shampoos for oily hair that will work best in treating your greasy hair.

What is Oily Hair?

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Oily hair occurs when the sebaceous glands secrete sebum excessively. Thus, such a condition leads to oily and greasy-looking hair. Besides, other signs of oily hair are itchiness and dandruff. Furthermore, the overproduction of sebum may even clog the hair follicles and cause hair loss.

What Causes Oily Hair?

There are several factors that contribute to the excess sebum production of the scalp and one of the main reasons is the hot and humid weather conditions. In addition, some people have naturally hyperactive sebaceous glands, making them prone to suffer from oily hair. Moreover, hormonal imbalances and unbalance diets are also contributing factors as well. Most importantly, choosing the right shampoo is imperative as the pH value can significantly influence the overall health of your hair and scalp. Hence, opt for a shampoo that contains a pH value above 5.5 to prevent oily hair.

What are the Signs of Oily Hair?

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Do you want to know whether you suffer from oily hair or not? Look out for these signs:

  1. Greasy or shiny hair
  2. Itchiness
  3. Constantly scratching the scalp
  4. Oiliness on the fingers when running it through the hair
  5. You will notice oil remnants at places such as windows or even glass when you rest your head on it.

How to Prevent Oily Hair?

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If you have greasy hair, it’s time to bid goodbye to such hair condition because we have gathered several tips that you can use to prevent oily hair.

  • Use a suitable shampoo that has a pH value of up to 6.1
  • Opt for a light conditioner or hair mask and avoid applying it directly to the scalp
  • Massage your scalp gently
  • Before going to bed, make sure that your hair and scalp is fully dry after a shower
  • Wash your hair often, about once or twice a day

The Best Shampoos For Oily Hair In Singapore

SMiB Coral Calcium Shampoo

The SMiB Coral Calcium Shampoo is infused with a high level of effective coral calcium which is evidently effective in reducing hair loss. Also, utilising elastoplasticity, the calcium is extracted from deep-sea edible corals. That helps in cleanse, ease and calm your itchy and irritated scalp.

Not only that, but this shampoo is also formulated with natural ingredients and does not contain traces of harmful chemicals such as lead, mercury or arsenic. For added effectiveness of maintaining a healthy scalp, this shampoo shows better results when used together with the SMiB Plasma Scalp Massager. Ultimately, a healthy scalp helps regenerate your hair, leaving it much silkier, healthier and shiny!

SMiB has even conducted a study that indicates when their products are used as a complete set, their products aid in soothing the scalp, reducing hair loss and improving the elasticity of your scalp as well as increasing your tensile strength

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Where to buy: SMiB online store

Marc Anthony Hair & Scalp Detox Purifying Shampoo 250ml

Everyone knows that healthy hair leads to a healthier lifestyle! To achieve that, get your hands on the Marc Anthony Hair & Scalp Detox Purifying Shampoo! It has the benefit to help get rid of all the dirt, build-up and flakes lurking in your hair. With both black pepper and willow bark, it provides your hair with a deep cleansing that will calm and moisturise your scalp. Aside from that, it is also free from phthalates, sulfates, SLS and parabens.

Price: $17.90

Where to buy: Watsons

THE COSMETIC REPUBLIC Oily Hair Cleansing Shampoo

Say goodbye to oily hair with this shampoo from The Cosmetic Republic to the rescue! This shampoo is a gentle yet effective solution to those with oily hair that turns greasy easily. This unique formula is rich in keratin microspheres that contain vitamins B, C and E and Buchu Leaf Extract. Additionally, Buchu is known well for its multiple benefits that will leave your hair clean, silky and most importantly, healthy.

Price: $39.00

Where to buy: Insider Mall

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PHYTODETOX Clarifying Detox Shampoo

Phyto is a leading hair care expert that has time and time again given us amazing products to gush on and this shampoo is no exception. This shampoo will cleanse your scalp of oil, pollution and grime. It is formulated with amazing ingredients such as witch hazel, sage, chamomile and burdock extracts. These ingredients are known for reducing dullness and providing nutrients instead.

To add, this shampoo has a refreshing scent of eucalyptus to give you a soothing experience while leaving your hair soft, clean and supple.

Price: $23.90

Where to buy: Insider Mall

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OLAPLEX No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

With over 1400 reviews on Sephora, many have vouched that this shampoo by Olaplex has done wonders to their hair. It cleanses your hair while strengthening it through this hydrating formula. Additionally, it is more known for its repairing abilities as it repairs hair fibres thus also creating a protective layer.

With that, it also reduces breakage and split ends, smoothing out the ends that need the most nourishment. This shampoo will also eliminate frizzy strands, leaving the hair strong, smooth, clean and healthy.

Price: $46.00

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

ageLOC Nutriol Scalp & Hair Shampoo

Say hello to much thicker, fuller, stronger and softer hair with this shampoo by NU Skin. This shampoo is formulated to provide your hair and scalp with the nourishment it needs to support a fuller-looking and healthier hair. Not only that, but this formula also contains an exciting blend of ingredients that are rejuvenating to your hair and scalp. What’s more, is that this shampoo also provides your hair with colour and heat protection which then reduces the breakage of your hair.

Price: $60.00

Where to buy: NU Skin Singapore

Bee Choo Origin Purity Scalp Hair Shampoo

​The Bee Choo Origin Purity Scalp Hair Shampoo is formulated with a blend of surfactants and Hydrolyzed Keratin. Also, this shampoo works well in cleansing the excessive scalp oil and sebum whilst providing your hair with moisture and leaving a cool minty sensation after each wash. Additionally, with the infusion of Zinc PCA, the Purity Scalp Hair Shampoo works well in cleansing and controlling the excessive scalp sebum. What’s more, is that it helps regulate the oil concentration on your hair and scalp as well.

Price: $23.00

Where to buy: Bee Choo Origin Singapore

Silkpro Hairgro Shampoo For Oily Scalp

This oily scalp shampoo eliminates excessive sebum with its formulation of Cremogen. It also helps in building stronger hair follicles to prevent the loss of hair. Not only that, this shampoo helps to completely remove the excess oil from your hair and scalp. Simultaneously, it also balances the pH level and the sebum secretion. Most importantly, it shields the hair and scalp against the humidity in Singapore.

Price: $18.40

Where to buy: Lazada Singapore

PHS Hairscience ADV Purify Shampoo

This shampoo by PHS Hairscense deep-cleanses the scalp to remove dandruff and excess sebum. It helps regulate sebum secretion for a much-balanced scalp, leaving your scalp much fresher, cleaner and more balanced. Not only that, but this shampoo also helps in soothing itchiness of the scalp and inflammation. Which means, no more flaking!

Price: $48.00

Where to buy: Shopee Singapore

Percy & Reed Splendidly Silky Moisturising Shampoo

Next on our list of great shampoos is from Percy & Reed gives your oily hair and scalp the much-needed hydration. Infused with Vitamin E, this nourishing hair shampoo for oily hair gives intense hydration that helps replenish the moisture in your hair. That results on a much shinier, silkier and stronger hair. It is guaranteed that you will achieve the most gorgeous of locks with this shampoo.

Price: $30.00

Where to buy: LookFantastic Singapore

Head & Shoulders Clean & Balanced Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Formulated with the new Fresh Scent technology, this Head & Shoulders shampoo improves your in-shower scent experience. Most importantly, also formulated with HydraZinc, this shampoo treats your oily scalp and leaves you with a much manageable, soft and grease-free hair.

Price: $11.95

Where to buy: Watsons Singapore

Pantene Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Say goodbye to your oily scalp when you use this shampoo. With one use, you instantly get grease and dandruff-free hair. Additionally, the shampoo is infused with Zinc Pyrithione to prevent the reoccurrence of the grease and dandruff. It shampoo cleanses and moisturises your hair gently, leaving you with luscious locks.

Price: $9.45

Where to buy: Watsons Singapore

Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo

This is one of the unique shampoos for oily hair. The Climbazole and Piroctone Olamine in this shampoo eliminates dandruff and treats oily scalp. In addition, this Sachajuan shampoo also contains menthol, rosemary oil, salicylic acid and ginger extracts. These ingredients can soothe the rubescent and irritated scalp and leaves it to be much healthier and balanced hair and scalp.

Price: $38.00 for 250ml

Where to buy: Sephora Singapore

The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

This one-of-a-kind shampoo from The Body Shop is blended with ginger essential oil from Sri Lanka, white willow extracts, birch bark and community trade honey. It is to gently cleanse your scalp from all the excess oil while removing loose flakes and soothing the scalp. Users of this shampoo have reviewed that their scalp not only looks and feels healthier but it is soothed and rebalanced.

Price: $22.00

Where to buy: The Body Shop Store & Lazada Singapore

Kiehl’s Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

This shampoo by Kiehl’s is designed for those with normal to oily scalp. Infused with Ivy, Cinchona, Yarrow and Lavender, this shampoo for oily hair gives a soothing effect on your scalp. The formula uses mild surfactant that won’t strip the scalp from all its sebum. In addition to that, the shampoo also contains panthenol, humectants and pro-vitamin B5 that gives your hair moisture and conditioning.

Price: $61.00

Where to buy: Kiehl’s Singapore

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo (Product Discontinued)

This is a deep cleansing shampoo for oily hair as it refreshes the hair and scalp for added body and shine. This formula is also designed to cleanse the build-up and impurities on the scalp and hair. Not only that, enriched with Vitamin C, this shampoo is gentle on the scalp and hair for daily use, leaving your hair with a fresh-out-of-the-salon look.

Price: $9.90

Where to buy: Venus Beauty Singapore

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo

Aveda’s Invati Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo gently exfoliates, cleanses and renews the condition of the scalp. Infused with wintergreen-derived salicylic acid, this shampoo clears the clogged pores. What’s more, is that this shampoo for oily hair is also safe to be used on colour-treated hair

Price: $54.00

Where to buy: Sephora

Innisfree My Hair Refreshing Shampoo

This Innisfree shampoo relieves the stressed and clogged scalp with the help of these ingredients: cedar, cypress trees and Jeju pine. In addition, the palm-derived properties in this shampoo will deeply cleanse the hair and scalp. Above all, infused in the shampoo is wormwood extract that helps cleanse the excess sebum and impurities while the glycyrrhizic acid helps maintain the balance of oil on the scalp.

Price: $15.00

Where to buy: Innisfree Singapore Stores & Online

OGX Tea Tree Mint Shampoo

One of the most recommended shampoos for oily hair. This shampoo energises your hair with a blend of active ingredients in it. To add, the main ingredients in this shampoo are milk proteins, Australian tea tree oils and peppermint that helps moisturise and strengthen the hair while bringing balance to the scalp.

Price: $22.90

Where to buy: Shopee Singapore

L’Oreal Paris Elseve Extraordinary Clay Shampoo

If you’re seeking budget-friendly shampoos, this one by L’Oreal will make your oily hair clean and fresh without burning a hole in your pocket. This shampoo has been renowned for effectively ridding the scalp of oil and dirt but also hydrating it too.

Moreover, clay has been well known for being a great oil absorber so you can squeaky clean your scalp. It will create a clean canvas for

Price: $11.61

Where to buy: Watsons

LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day™ (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo

To end our list of amazing shampoos for oily hair, we introduce this highly rated shampoo by Living Proof. This shampoo is formulated with highly effective ingredients that remove particle build-up and pollution from the scalp. It contains activated charcoal that works well at absorbing oil and sebum and a moisturising, soothing complex to hydrate the scalp.

Price: $42.00

Where to buy: Lazada