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Having oily hair and dry ends seems like such a contradiction—but it’s such a common issue and very real. It can feel like your hair is both I need of wash and parched for moisture at the same time.
This makes it confusing to know which products you should be using. Products that give your hair a strong clean or ones that give your hair a megadose of moisture?
When it comes to your haircare routine, you need both. Shampoos that really clean your scalp will get rid of excess oil and allow you to extend your wash day by another day or two or three.
But many shampoos also have lightweight moisturizing ingredients which can help the ends of your hair. Using a conditioner that will still give your hair a good dose of hydration is also important for leaving your hair soft instead of feeling like straw.
Finding the right shampoo and conditioner set for oily roots and dry ends can be difficult, but these are some I love for their deep cleaning effects and good hydration.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match! Sometimes using a shampoo for oil control with a conditioner for dry hair means using products from two different sets or even two different brands.
This combo is to die for! The Virtue is an A+ detoxifying shampoo that uses Hops Extract to purify the scalp as well as their Alpha Keratin protein which repairs damaged hair. It also uses a Coconut Fatty Acid Blend to give moisture to the hair. The Recovery Conditioner is a great complement for dry hair with nourishing baobao seed oil and grapefruit extract.
The Verb Ghost line aims to deliver lightweight moisture to fine hair, but it’s a great option for anyone struggling with an oily scalp and dry ends. The lightweight, color-safe shampoo formula gives the scalp a gentle cleanse, while the conditioner gives hair shine and smoothness while still being lightweight. This is a popular set for a reason!
This shampoo from Necessaire was made to address buildup on the scalp and scalp irritation with aloe vera juice and Vitamin B. Even so, it uses hyaluronic acid to to deliver moisture to hair. It is also color-safe! The conditioner uses moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide and and panthenol to give hair ends a lot of moisture. This set is also fragrance-free for those who are sensitive to scent.
The Kerastase Balancing Shampoo is perfect for oily scalp and dry ends. It uses Amino acids to remove excess oil from the scalp and vitamin B6 to protect the hair from external pollutants. It’s not overly stripping on the hair though, and doesn’t leave ends parched. This shampoo doesn’t have a matching conditioner, but I love the Nutritive Conditioner which gives lots of moisture to dull and dry hair.
Briogeo’s fruit-inspired shampoo line has a set that uses papaya enzymes to balance and control oil production. At the same time, mango extract minimizes hair dullness. This is a great balancing set that also smells amazing.
The Nexxus Hydra-Light system uses wheat protein and deep sea minerals to balance oily hair, but it still delivers hydration. This is not an overly stripping formula—there conditioner especially is very nourishing without giving hair any heaviness.
Rosemary and mint are two ingredients that are amazing for oily scalps as they tend to purify and cleanse. This set uses natural ingredients to target the scalp and can even help issues like scalp irritation and itchiness. The conditioner is lightweight but leaves hair a little softer.
Fixing your oily scalp and dry ends is a matter of finding the right products to balance your scalp while also providing moisture. Mixing and matching shampoos and conditioners from different sets works as well if that gives you the oil control you need combined with the right amount of moisture to address your drying ends.
