Clarifying Shampoo for Oily Hair and Scalp - Degrease Deep Cleansing Shampoo Build Up Remover with Rosemary Oil for Greasy Hair & Scalp - Vegan Color Safe Sulfate Paraben & Cruelty Free (16 Fl Oz)

I have very oily hair and scalp, and this clarifying shampoo truly works. From the first wash, it felt amazing on my hair — refreshing, lightweight, and clean. I really like the scent, and the texture feels great as I massage it in. It removes all the excess oil without stripping my hair, and my hair stays cleaner for more days than before. I will definitely recommend it to anyone with oily hair.

I am really loving my first Maple Holistic product, the Shampoo For Oily, Itchy and Greasy Hair. I tend to have oily hair (especially around my hairline) even when I wash my hair every day or two. But a few months ago I resolved to washing less, most especially to avoid using as much heat to style so often. So now I go several days between washes, usually washing on the third or fourth day... and my hair can get pretty oily! I like that the natural oils are nourishing my hair but I like for my hair to feel clean after I wash it and other shampoos were not doing the trick. I would have to wash really well two times to achieve my desired level of cleanliness. With the Maple Holistics shampoo I only have to wash once, saving me time and money AND it is less impactful on the environment. I rinse my hair with very warm water to loosen the oils up and then I split my hair just above my ears and put a little more than a quarter size amount of the product on the bottom half of my scalp, concentrating on massaging it into my scalp and the roots of my hair and letting it set (not pulling it through to the ends) while I do the same at the crown of my head. I usually let it sit for a minute or so while I wash and then I add a bit of water and a little conditioner and massage it into the rest of my hair. After rinsing I condition, concentrating mostly on the ends and trying not to massage into my scalp too much. Then I rinse with cooler water after a minute or so. Now back to the bit where I said I add a little conditioner when I lather the Shampoo for Oily, Itchy and Greasy hair... I found in the first times I used it that, although working nicely to break down the oils, that it was maybe a little too effective, leaving my hair feeling very dry. So I tried letting it set on my scalp for less time but it didn't change the result (and I have found that that step is really beneficial in helping to calm the sebaceous glands, so much so that, at about the half-used mark of my first bottle, I have already noticed that my hair is less oily for the first couple of days after washing). So I decided to see what it would be like to add the conditioner and, wa-la! It felt much better! Before, I didn't feel comfortable running my fingers through after washing, before conditioning, because my hair felt too dry. That being said, the result of having overly-cleaned hair was something I actually expected, given the nature of the product, and it most certainly isn't a deterrent to me continuing to use it. My one suggestion would be to search for a way to make it a little gentler on hair, perhaps coconut or Moroccan oil, if that doesn't tamper with the effectiveness of the product. I will continue to use this shampoo and can't wait to try other products too! I have already told a couple people about it at Thanksgiving dinner! Oh, I almost forgot the mention that it smells great and gives a nice little tingling feeling. Cheers!

I thought since this shampoo was advertised as it cuts down on hair being oily, but I disagree. I still have to wash my hair every day. So I’ll just stick to my $6.00 brand.

This shampoo is great for oily hair and hair spray buildup! It lathers great and my hair gets squeaky clean. I wish it did have a pump applicator so I wouldn't have to fiddle with the lid.

I really do enjoy testing out products for my body. To see what works, the benefits, and the drawbacks. I was looking for a shampoo to address the sebum build up and my itchy scalp because my prior shampoo was just making everything worse. After my first wash, my hair felt great, my scalp was clean and refreshed and no itching at all! While using this product, my job was to sanitize laboratory equipment. That means there is a ton of alcohol being sprayed around my hair. With this shampoo I was able to clean the sweat and oil that built up from working, and at the same time restore my alcohol frizzed hair to balance. I loved the scent and exciting went ahead and purchased another bottle so I could have no delay in my routine. I quit my the lab job and continued to use the same routine and found the shampoo to actually dry my scalp and hair more than usual. The itching came to a point where I had to shampoo twice a day to relieve it. I wasn't even all the way through with the first bottle and now I reluctantly had a second bottle sitting around. Maybe my scalp grew accustomed to the formula. Their email support suggested it was a change of seasons, but I started using the shampoo in October till February and the winter didn't seem to have any effect all those months. Needless to say, I kindly requested Maple Holistics to stand by their satisfaction guarantee and send me another bottle of a different formula. After a long wait between emails, they stood by their claim and told me to provide an address where they will send me the new shampoo. I've still yet to see any bottle in my mailbox and that was back in February.... If my customer experience was a little better in handling my issue I would have enjoyed this shampoo a lot more. I would love to try out one of their other formulas, however the price is a bit steep to take the chance. ***UPDATE 06/26/14: Maple Holistics support contacted me and apologized for the previous mishap. They sent me another bottle of Degreaser and their Sage Shampoo right away. This interaction was with a different support member and much better than my previous experience. I'm now testing their Sage shampoo every other day and will produce a review of that when I feel I gathered enough data.

My husband has oily hair and he really likes this shampoo to make his hair and scalp feel clean. The scent is nice and his hair dries looking great.

Absolutely great for oily hair!!! I wash my hair once a week to let my natural oils come out & it can get really greasy!!!! 1st wash took all the grease out & my hair felt so light weight! Not dry or brittle. 2nd wash made it almost fluffy. I literally love this shampoo! Will continue to order it! Highly recommend if you have very oily hair!

I've only used it a few times, so I can't speak for the long-term effects, but this shampoo has been great so far! I have very fine, soft, silky hair, which is great for a day, but by the time I wake up in the morning, it's very oily. I try to avoid washing my hair every day, because I dye it frequently and want to preserve the color as much as I can. Unfortunately, that can be difficult considering how greasy my hair gets. I can usually get away with skipping a day if I use dry shampoo, but never more than that. I've used it every morning for the past few days. On the first day I washed twice (per the instructions), but I don't think that is strictly necessary. If I have a lot of leftover product in my hair (which I usually do, since it is cut short and lacks any natural volume/texture), it doesn't lather up a huge amount, but I think that's true of most shampoos that I've used. If there is no product in my hair, it foams up even more than other shampoos. Either way, it gets the job done. I prioritize massaging it into my scalp and only lightly wash the ends of my hair. I have not been following it up with conditioner and my hair feels fine afterwards - not quite as silky as it would if I did use conditioner, but not so dry and stiff that I feel like I have to use conditioner. It's a small bottle, but you don't need to use too much, so I think it should last for awhile. That said, it is also pretty reasonably priced for a specialized shampoo, considering I've spent $20+ on "color preserving" bottles before. I'm hoping that over time this shampoo will help regulate the amount of oil my scalp produces, but I'm very happy with the purchase even if it doesn't go that far. It's great just for regular use, as it leaves my hair feeling fresh and clean, and will probably help reduce my scalp acne as well. Update: I shower every morning, so my hair gets rinsed every day at the very least, but I've only been washing it every 2-3 days and I haven't needed to use dry shampoo on the off days (like I used to). My hair is short, which probably helps, but I do put product in it daily (matte clay + hairspray). Despite my skepticism, this shampoo does seem to have actually reduced the amount of oil my scalp produces and my hair is less greasy overall than it used to be. I am very satisfied with this purchase and will be buying more when I run out.