UNDERSTANDING OILY HAIR
Oily hair can feel like a daily challenge, but it’s actually a sign your scalp is doing its job. Your sebaceous glands produce sebum (your scalp’s natural oil) to help protect and hydrate hair. The issue starts when sebum is produced faster than your hair can absorb it creating that greasy, heavy feel at the roots and a “flat” finish through the lengths.
If you’re not sure whether you’re dealing with true oiliness or product buildup, take the Hair Quiz to pinpoint what your hair really needs.
WHAT CAUSES OILY HAIR?
There isn’t one single cause oiliness is usually a mix of biology and routine. Common triggers include:
- Genetics & hormones: your scalp can naturally produce more oil, especially with hormonal shifts.
- Over-washing: washing too often can strip the scalp, which may encourage it to produce more oil to rebalance.
- Using the wrong conditioner: heavy formulas applied too close to the roots can weigh hair down and make oiliness look worse.
- Product buildup: styling products and dry shampoo residue can make roots feel oily even when the scalp isn’t overproducing.
To build a routine that matches your hair type (instead of working against it), check out How to Find a Haircare Routine That Actually Works and explore Our Routines.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CONDITIONER FOR OILY HAIR
The right conditioner can make oily hair look fresher for longer without drying out your ends. The goal is lightweight hydration and targeted application:
- Condition mid-lengths to ends (avoid the scalp unless your conditioner is specifically made for it).
- Look for lightweight, balancing formulas that hydrate without coating the hair.
- Use treatments strategically (weekly repair/hydration) so you don’t over-condition daily.
If your hair gets oily and flat quickly, pairing a lightweight conditioner with volume support can help. Start here: I Want Volume and the Volume Collection.
TOP CONDITIONER PICKS FOR OILY HAIR
Here are five conditioner / conditioner-style options that work especially well when you want clean roots and healthy ends:
- KEEP MY CURL MOISTURE CONDITIONER – moisture support without heaviness (great when you want hydration but hate greasy roots). Learn more
- I WANT BODY VOLUME CONDITIONER – a lighter feel that helps hair look fuller and less “flat” between washes.
- MIRACLE HAIR TREATMENT CONDITIONER – hydrates and helps improve manageability when your ends feel dry. Read the Miracle story
- REPAIR MY HAIR NOURISHING CONDITIONER – ideal when oily roots come with damaged or processed lengths. Explore Repair My Hair
- 3 MINUTE REPAIR RINSE OUT TREATMENT – use weekly like a conditioner to repair without making every wash day feel “too rich”. Shop Treatments
SHOP & BUILD YOUR ROUTINE
Want to browse by category and build a routine that keeps roots fresh and ends healthy? Start here:
If you need extra help choosing, use the Hair Quiz or visit the FAQs. For personalised assistance, reach out via Contact Us or find your nearest stockist using the Store Locator.
