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Shampoo for oily hair: how to choose

When roots lose freshness by the next day, it’s tempting to grab the “strongest” shampoo. But harsh cleansing often backfires: the scalp dries out and the lengths suffer. Here is what to look for in a shampoo for oily hair.

What to look for in a shampoo for oily hair

If oiliness comes with itching, dandruff, redness or irritation, see a trichologist or dermatologist.

  • Balanced cleansing: a formula that removes sebum and styling residue thoroughly without a tight feeling. For example, mild sulfates paired with even milder surfactants — as in Intensive Care Shampoo (SLES together with Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate).
  • Lightness: the shampoo shouldn’t weigh down fine hair that gets oily quickly.
  • Comfort for daily washing: if you wash every day, the shampoo should handle it.

Step by step

  1. 01Wet hair with warm, not hot water.
  2. 02Apply Intensive Care Shampoo to the scalp and massage gently with your fingertips.
  3. 03Rinse thoroughly; after styling products or dry shampoo, repeat.
  4. 04Intensive Care Balsam from mid-length, avoiding the roots, rinse thoroughly.
  5. 05Dry the roots first; oil — just a drop on the ends, or none.

Common misconceptions

  • “The stronger the shampoo, the longer the freshness” — an over-dried scalp doesn’t stay “clean longer”.
  • “Wash less so hair gets used to it” — wash when needed; trying to “train” hair adds discomfort.
  • “Balsam makes hair greasy” — on the lengths balsam doesn’t affect the roots.
  • “Dry shampoo replaces washing” — it helps between washes but doesn’t cleanse properly.

Frequently asked questions

Which ORO shampoo suits oily hair?
Intensive Care Shampoo — balanced cleansing for roots that lose freshness quickly and fine hair.
Can I wash oily hair every day?
Yes, if your scalp needs it. Choose a balanced shampoo and keep balsam off the roots.
Oily roots, dry ends — which shampoo?
Intensive Care for the scalp; balsam and the BioHydra mask for the lengths.
Why does hair get oily soon after washing?
Most often: fine hair, balsam residue near the roots, overly harsh cleansing or touching hair a lot. More in the article “Oily scalp”.

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