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Oily scalp management? Yeah, it’s a whole thing. You wash your hair, it looks fresh for exactly one day and, by day two, it’s back to looking like you just rinsed it with oil. With the humid season making everything a little sweatier and shinier, managing an oily scalp isn’t optional—it’s essential. But before you start eyeing expensive salon shelves, take a breath. We’ve rounded up seven clarifying, oil-control shampoos that get the job done and come in under ₹1099. Use two to three times a week to stay grease-free without over-drying.
Tackle excess oil and balance your scalp with this salicylic acid-infused essential. The Brillare Lactylate Shampoo effectively removes extra oil, dandruff and flaky buildup while also calming scalp irritation. It leaves your hair moisturised with aloe vera while maintaining the pH level for healthier results.
- Exfoliates the scalp and controls excess oil
- Reduces itchiness with soothing properties
This pocket-friendly haircare find uses tea tree oil and willow bark extract to cleanse, soothe and exfoliate an oily, irritated scalp. Popular for its clean formula, the Plum Tea Tree Dandruff Control Shampoo removes excess oil and impurities effectively without stripping your hair of its natural shine.
- Fragrance-free, making it ideal for sensitive scalp
- Reduces sebum buildup and dandruff in a few washes
Few things are as refreshing as this gentle clarifying shampoo by Love Beauty and Planet. Formulated with tea tree oil, peppermint and coconut oil, it cuts through the sebum and residue to leave your scalp hydrated and irritation-free. The best part? Its earthy scent lingers long after the wash.
- Detoxifies and clarifies hair from stubborn buildup, dandruff and excess oil, while being gentle on the scalp
Oily scalp? Flaky dandruff? This double-duty shampoo addresses both. Saturated with tea tree oil and zinc pyrithione, it gently cleanses your scalp, controls sebum and prevents dandruff, leaving your hair shiny and refreshed.
- Improves scalp health while softening your hair
- Your go-to for reducing scalp irritation
Tackle oily scalp while promoting healthy hair growth with this caffeine-infused shampoo by Kundal. Known for reducing hair loss and preventing buildup, this shampoo invigorates your scalp and maintains the thickness of hair. For those struggling with both oily scalp and thinning hair, this one is a gamechanger.
- The caffeine clears out oil and buildup from the scalp
- Supports roots for better hair growth
- Gives your hair a natural boost in volume
Looking for a dermat-approved pick? Opt for L’Oreal Professionnel’s Scalp Advanced Shampoo. The lightweight gel formula is designed to target oily scalp with 3% AHA concentration, leaving hair manageable and grease-free after just one wash.
- Claims to reduce scalp sebum by 78%
- Deeply cleanses sweat, oil and residue, leaving no trace of buildup
- Works best when paired with the Scalp Advanced mask for a full oil-control regimen
This botanical hair cleanser is gentle yet effective on oily scalp, thanks to the cleansing power of reetha combined with nourishing amla and coconut oil. Not to mention, its herbal scent transforms your hair-wash session into a spa-like experience.
- Balances excess oil while restoring hair's natural bounce and shine
- Enriched with mulethi and organic honey for antibacterial protection
- Contains nilini, haritaki and soya proteins for nourishing and protecting the hair
