Greasy hair is due to a build-up of the natural secretion ('grease' or, more correctly, sebum) from glands in the scalp (sebaceous glands). The sebum passes into the hair follicle and spreads upwards and over the hair shaft. It is not absorbed into the shaft.

The feel of the hair depends on the volume of grease present. At certain, times, such as puberty. there is a marked change in sebum production due to higher levels of male hormones. At such times the hair may become more greasy and need to be washed more often. Inadequate removal of the grease makes the problem worse.

The scalp produces much the same amount of grease whatever the hair style. Since very short hair offers a smaller area over which the grease can spread, greasiness can be especially troublesome on short hair.

Not shampooing often enough may result in a build-up of grease and material - environmental dirt and bacteria - on the hair. Perspiration plus grease may result in lank strands of hair which look unpleasant and may be unmanageable.

It is not possible to stop the glands from producing grease. Grease production is affected by diet, and other factors that we can control.

The answer to how to stop, prevent, avoid, get rid of and even perhaps cure greasy hair is to wash it as often as necessary to keep it clean and in good condition. Too-frequent washing can encourage the production of grease. The best shampoos for greasy hair are specially formulated to remove natural grease without damaging the hair shaft.

Kevin Murphy Fresh.Hair - A dry cleaner for your hair. This revolutionary product will remove all your sins from the night before. Fresh.Hair soaks up all the excess oil, dust and odour that tends to build up after a long haul flight, late nights and gym workouts.
It is particularly effective in giving fine hair a little lift without looking too product-laden. The hair is left shiny, fresh and deodorised. It's like a shampoo and blow-wave in a bottle.


Matrix Biolage Normalizing Systeme Normalizing Shampoo - balanced cleansing système that frees hair of daily build-up, normalizing both the hair and scalp.



MOP Basil Mint Shampoo - gently removes oil without over stimulating the sebaceous glands.



Clynol THERAPY dual active shampoo - Mild cleansing action reduces the build-up of grease.

American Crew Daily Shampoo - Helps break down excess oil in hair allowing it to be gently rinsed away. With Rosemary and Thyme Extracts, the shampoo provides a refreshing and invigorating action to the scalp.

KMS Head Remedy Clarify Shampoo - A purifying shampoo that gently removes oils, chlorine and product build-up. Leaves hair clean and healthy. For all hair types.

Joico Daily Care Treatment Shampoo - A unique blend of biotin, jojoba oil and inositol slough and remove dry skin and promote circulation that could be caused by dandruff and psoriasis as well as balancing the oily build up associated with seborrhea.

Wella Lifetex Balanced Anti Grease Shampoo - Anti Grease Shampoo regulates and normalises the sebum balance of a greasy scalp and gently cleanses the hair.