Shampoo for super thin/fine hair that gets greasy very quickly

[Anonymous]

DD is nine and recently I've noticed that her hair has been looking quite greasy. She currently washes it every other day. Any recommendations for good shampoo/conditioner that works for this hair type? My hair has always been dry and very thick so I'm at a bit of a loss on how best to deal with it. Does she just need to wash every day?

[Anonymous]

Try a clear shampoo with mint or tea tree oil (or anything that says "clarifying"). My kids and I have this hair type and we all need to wash our hair every day.

[Anonymous]

If she is washing it on her own, she may not be getting all the shampoo out.

[Anonymous]

neutrogena shampoo

[Anonymous]

Apply dry shampoo the night she washes it.

[Anonymous]

She also probably doesn’t need conditioner in the shower. If her hair tangles easily, then use a leave-in spray before she combs it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If she is washing it on her own, she may not be getting all the shampoo out.

I had this issue with my DD when she was around the same age, she wasn't getting all the shampoo and conditioner out. So once a week I insisted that I shampoo her hair. When she got a little older it was no longer an issue.

And don't use a moisturizing shampoo or repair shampoo, anything like that which can weigh hair down.

[Anonymous]

I've got fine, curly hair and, until I was about 50, had super greasy hair. I tried everything to reduce the greasiness but no luck. For the most part, I washed it every day because it looked bad and I'd get pimples/blackheads in my hair and hairline if I didn't. Dry shampoo only does so much. FWIW, I think my greasy hair/skin has helped me avoid many of the fine wrinkles so many people get at my age.

[Anonymous]

These are great tips--thanks so much! Any recommendations for a good dry shampoo?

[Anonymous]

This is me and my daughter. I wash mine daily to keep it styled and not greasy looking. She has hers long and straight and can go a couple days between washes (but it tangles easily). I have found that the Garner Fructis Grow Strong fortifying shampoo is fabulous for conditioning and detangling for her and giving a little body for both of us. Plus, not expensive!

[Anonymous]

Not cheap but check out either Philip Kingsley or Christophe Robin for fine/oily hair. These are the only brands that have fixed my unfortunate greasy roots/dry ends.

[Anonymous]

Wash it daily.

[Anonymous]

Pantene classic clean. No conditioner.

[Anonymous]

Head and Shoulders Instant Oul Control shampoo. Getting harder to find, so I buy in bulk on Amazon. The best at oil control.

As others PP mentioned, yes make sure she is rinsing completely but also she needs to use maybe a quarter size amount of the shampoo, massage the scalp and let the bubbles sit for a full minute. Rinse well. H and S also makes a light conditioner- use this sparingly and then only the ends. Teach DD to pretend she putting her hair into a ponytail with her wet hair - then the conditioner only on the lowest 1/4. Rinse well.

Also suggest she does a final rinse with cool water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Head and Shoulders Instant Oul Control shampoo. Getting harder to find, so I buy in bulk on Amazon. The best at oil control.

As others PP mentioned, yes make sure she is rinsing completely but also she needs to use maybe a quarter size amount of the shampoo, massage the scalp and let the bubbles sit for a full minute. Rinse well. H and S also makes a light conditioner- use this sparingly and then only the ends. Teach DD to pretend she putting her hair into a ponytail with her wet hair - then the conditioner only on the lowest 1/4. Rinse well.

Also suggest she does a final rinse with cool water.

My daughter uses this and it’s the only shampoo that keeps her hair from looking greasy. She has to shampoo daily.