Scalp care · Oily hair

Shampoo for oily hair

In short

Oily hair usually starts at the scalp. Choose a sulphate-free shampoo that clears sebum build-up without over-stripping, which only makes the scalp produce more oil. Start with the Scalp Therapy Exfoliating Shampoo, or the Hair Growth shampoo if thinning comes with it.

  • Supports scalp balance
  • Sulphate-free
  • Two starting points
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Two shampoos, two starting points

Choose the Exfoliating Shampoo for oil build-up, or the Hair Growth Shampoo if thinning comes with it.

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Scalp Therapy · Cleanse Scalp Therapy Exfoliating Shampoo
250 ml · For oil build-up
R 680
Hair Growth · Cleanse Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo
250 ml · For oily and thinning
R 680
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The guide

Shampoo for oily hair: what to know

Written with our Pretoria salon team. Not medical advice.

  1. 01Oily hair usually starts at the scalp
  2. 02Two shampoos, two starting points
  3. 03What can make oily hair worse
  4. 04Key ingredients

Written with our Pretoria salon team. Not medical advice.

01

Oily hair usually starts at the scalp

Oily hair can look like a hair problem, but it is usually what is happening on the scalp: sebum build-up, an unbalanced scalp, or hair care that does not suit it. An effective shampoo for oily hair supports the whole scalp, not just one symptom.

02

Two shampoos, two starting points

Decide by what comes with the oiliness.

If oily hair is your main concern

Scalp Therapy Exfoliating Shampoo

Targets sebum build-up and supports scalp balance directly.

If oiliness comes with thinning

Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo

Cleanses gently without harsh sulphates and helps the scalp stay balanced, though it is less focused on oil control.

03

What can make oily hair worse

A shampoo that cleanses too aggressively can leave the scalp tight or dry. That often triggers a rebound effect: the scalp overproduces oil to compensate, and hair looks oily again within a day or two. Both Neofollics shampoos are sulphate-free to avoid this.

  1. 1

    Harsh wash

    A strong detergent strips the scalp.

  2. 2

    Scalp feels tight

    The skin barrier is left dry.

  3. 3

    Oil rebounds

    The scalp overproduces sebum to compensate.

04

Key ingredients

Piroctone olamine and climbazole support scalp balance, witch hazel is traditionally used for oil-prone skin, and gentle exfoliating ingredients help remove built-up sebum and dead skin cells.

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Oily and thinning, or just oily?

The answer decides which shampoo to start with. A consultation at one of our Pretoria salons will settle it.

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Neofollics Salon Woodlands

Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria

Mon to Sat 9am to 7pm · Sun 9am to 5pm

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Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria

Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm · Sat 8am to 5pm · Sun 9am to 5pm

Call 060 980 5103
Questions answered

Frequently asked

Still unsure? Ask at either salon, or send us a message.

How often should I wash oily hair?

With a mild, scalp-friendly shampoo, regular washing is fine. Light to moderate oiliness usually needs a wash every other day; clearly oily hair can be washed daily.

What is the best routine for oily hair?

Focus the shampoo on the scalp, let the lather cleanse the lengths, rinse well with lukewarm water, and keep heavy styling products off the scalp.

My scalp is oily but my ends are dry. What do I do?

Shampoo the scalp and use conditioner on the lengths only. That manages oil at the roots without drying out the ends.

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Learn articleDry scalp or build-up? How to tell the differenceRead more →Learn articleThe Scalp Therapy routine, in the right orderRead more →Learn moreIngredientsRead more →

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