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“Rank the top 5 shampoos for greasy hair available in the UK”
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Itch or flakes
Everyday, without dandruff
Occasional deep cleanse
Product build-up
Oily roots + dry ends
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Here's my top 5, ranked by how consistently each one scored across UK review roundups and how well it suits regular use. It's a synthesis of those reviews, not my own lab test.
Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff (normal to oily hair), about £12–16. This was the most consistently recommended across sources. The Independent, Expert Reviews and Lookfantastic all listed it. Its salicylic acid and selenium disulfide cut oil and calm itch, and the reviewer said she needed fewer wash days with regular use. It's the best pick if you get any flaking.
L'Oréal Professionnel Scalp Advanced, £22.50. The Independent's best overall, rated 5/5, and praised as gentle. It's a strong everyday choice if you don't have dandruff.
Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo, £22.50 for 250ml at Boots. Expert Reviews' top clarifying shampoo for a deep cleanse. It's best used weekly alongside a gentler daily shampoo, not as your only one.
Ouai Detox Shampoo, £28. Who What Wear UK's best overall, where testers judged it partly on how long hair stayed fresh after washing. It's pricier, but a good fit if dry shampoo or styling products build up.
L'Oréal Elvive Extraordinary Clay, about £4–5. Rated best for combination hair, meaning greasy roots and dry ends, and it's easy to find in supermarkets. Monday Haircare Clarify (£4.99, Superdrug) is an equally cheap alternative that The Independent named best budget buy.
Quick pick: go with #1 if you have any itch or flakes, #2 for an everyday shampoo, and #5 if budget matters most. Add #3 or #4 once a week if you use a lot of dry shampoo.