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One complementary part of a person’s overall appearance is having lustrous hair that is well taken care of. But at times, greasy hair can be really troublesome and as the weather becomes humid, it seems that no matter how often you wash your hair, you just can’t get away from a greasy scalp. This leads to oil build up on your roots leaving your hair looking dull and lifeless. Between product buildup, excess oils and residue, you need a shampoo that controls oil instead of adding to it. While there are tons of shampoos that claim to tackle the issue, the fact is that there are some shampoos that do help without damaging your hair in the long run.

Instep shortlists six shampoos that will do the trick.

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo

If you are looking for a great quality shampoo, Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo is the perfect choice for you. This product is a shampoo treatment that instantly removes up to 90 per cent of heavy residue. The formula is made of mild, non-irritating ingredients that remove any residue or build-up on your hair, whether it be from styling products, everyday build-up or a heavy conditioner. This shampoo leaves hair feeling soft and clean and you need to use it once a week before going back to your favorite shampoo.

Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo

Paul Mitchell’s Clarifying Shampoo gently scrapes away product build-up, leaving hair oil free, super shiny and full of body. It helps minimize oil and adds the perfect amount of body to flat, lifeless hair. The colour-safe formula cleanses oily scalp without stripping out your hair’s much-needed moisture.

L’Oreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Clay Oily Roots Shampoo

Oily hair can be embarrassing, irritating and simply annoying. Dealing with greasy hair seems like a feat – the more you wash it to get rid of the grease, the oilier it gets. Just like a clay face mask draws excess oil out of the pores, this clay-enriched range helps eliminate excess oil on the scalp. The shampoo is gentle enough to use on a regular basis and will cleanse oil effectively. The formula contains kaolin clay, which immediately soaks up oils and salicylic acid that exfoliates flakes and dry skin. The ingredients work lightly to moisturize your hair without leaving them greasy.

TRESemmé Deep Cleansing Shampoo

The formula, enriched with vitamin C along with extracts from grapefruit and lemon, works wonders on oily hair. TRESemmé Deep Cleansing Shampoo, as the name suggests, deeply cleanses the scalp while eliminating build-up and impurities that leave your hair dull and lifeless. The shampoo can be used once a week for mild cases, or daily for extreme build-up. It leaves the hair looking and feeling cleaner than ever before.

Pantene Clarifying Shampoo

If you are addicted to using styling products on a daily basis, this clarifying shampoo will help you get rid of the heavy residues that build-up on your scalp. The clear, lightweight formula aids in restoring the natural hair moisture. Pantene Clarifying Shampoo clears out any unwanted oil while purifying and cleansing greasy hair. Additionally, it does not contain paraben and is completely dye free.

Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control Shampoo

If you have chemically-coloured hair that is extremely oily then you need a shampoo that helps retain your hair colour and is gentle as well. Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control Shampoo is designed specifically for oily hair and is highly suitable for anyone who has chemically treated hair. The shampoo is formulated with mango and citrus extracts, which is gentle and pH balanced for frequent use, even if you dye your hair regularly.