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Oily Hair Shampoo for Greasy Hair - Clarifying Shampoo for Oily Hair and Dry Scalp Cleanser for Build Up - Deep Cleansing Shampoo for Oily Scalp Toner with Purifying Essential Oils for Hair Care
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Brand | Maple Holistics |
Item Form | Liquid |
Hair Type | Oily |
Scent | Vanilla Black Currant |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Scalp Care Shampoo - Upgrade your scalp care with our shampoo for oily hair women and men’s formula promoting dry scalp care by moisturizing and cleansing hair from the root and rinsing flakes away
- Dandruff Tip - One of the best ways to avoid itchy scalp and flaking is to ditch that artificial dandruff shampoo with damaging sulfates and choose one with gentler more hydrating natural ingredients
- Clarifying Hair Care - Try our clarifying shampoo for build up that acts as a potent hair cleanser for an oily scalp shampoo that helps tackle common hair concerns featuring natural ingredients
- Featuring Natural Oils - Choose Degrease for a deep clarifying shampoo sulfate free formula packed with botanicals like rosemary essential oil lemon essential oil jojoba oil for hair care and more
- Maple Holistics Quality - We think you’ll love our purifying greasy hair shampoo formula since we feature natural ingredients because you deserve nothing but the best for your scalp and hair care
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Scent
| Herbal Vanilla Berry Blend | Herbal Sage | Vanilla Cookies | Floral Tea Tree | Honey Vanilla | Creamy Vanilla |
Key Ingredients
| Lemon, Rosemary, Cypress oils | Sage Oil, Peach Kernel Oil | Silk Amino Acids, Jojoba Oil | Tea Tree, Lavender, Argan Oils | Argan, Peach Kernel Oils | Biotin, Castor, Argan Oils |
Best For
| Oily Hair | Dry Scalp | Frizzy & Dry Hair | Dry Scalp | Dry, Dull Hair | Thin Hair |
8 FL OZ
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10 FL OZ
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16 FL OZ
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Cruelty-Free
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Vegan
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Free of Harsh Chemicals
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Safe For Color Treated Hair
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I have very oily hair and use shampoo every day. Will I need to use this shampoo every day?
For the initial degreasing process, you can use it daily. Pay attention to how your scalp and hair react to the shampoo’s formula, and decrease the amount of uses accordingly.
Is it safe to use this shampoo every time you shampoo?
Yes! It is a gentle and powerful formula which can be used as your go-to shampoo. Be sure to monitor your hair’s progress, and avoid overwashing your locks.
I have wavy, frizzy hair. Does this shampoo smoothen hair?
Our Degrease formula is designed to clarify, exfoliate and nourish your scalp and roots. Follow it up with a hydrating conditioner, and apply from mid-length to tips for smooth hair.
Do I still need to use a conditioner when using this product?
You don’t necessarily need to condition every time you use Degrease. Notice how your hair responds, and condition accordingly. Many people shampoo 2-3 times a week and condition 1-2 a week.
Is Degrease Shampoo cruelty-free? Vegan?
Yes, it is! Animal testing of any kind will never be acceptable at Maple Holistics, so you can enjoy a guilt-free personal care experience without compromising on quality. Plus, it is 100% vegan!
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.4 x 2 x 8.1 inches; 1 Pounds
- Item model number : 16oz-degrease
- Manufacturer : Maple Holistics
- ASIN : B00KGH913O
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,677 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #963 in Hair Shampoo
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Scent | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Softness | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 |
Moisturizing | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 |
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Sold By | Maple Holistics | Maple Holistics | Maple Holistics | Maple Holistics | Amazon.com | Maple Holistics |
hair type | Oily | All | Dry | Dry, Curly, Normal, Oily, color treated hair;long hair;normal hair;oily hair;dry hair | Oily | All |
scent | Vanilla Black Currant | Sage | Tea Tree | Vanilla Honey | Sharp, crisp, energizing lemon scent | Tea Tree |
active ingredients | L | jojoba,rosemary | betaine,cocamidopropyl,peppermint oil,rosemary | almond oil,green tea | lemon | tea tree |
liquid volume | 16 fluid ounces | 8 fluid ounces | 8 fluid ounces | 8 fluid ounces | 10.14 fluid ounces | 8 fluid ounces |
form | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Gel | Liquid |
target species | Human | Human | Human | Human | Human | Human |
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Safety Information
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children except under adult supervision.
Indications
Safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair. Sulfate-, paraben-, and cruelty-free.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Branch/Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-Methylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol, Sodium Citrate (Dihydrate).
Directions
For maximum benefits, allow 2-3 minutes of absorption and rinse thoroughly.
Legal Disclaimer
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Customers like the shampoo's effect on hair and scalp. They say it degreases oily hair and the scalp without stripping it of moisture. They are also pleased with the quality, smell and texture of the product. They mention that it leaves their hair soft, shiny and fluffy. Customers also like the natural ingredients. However, some customers are mixed on dryness, and value.
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Customers like the effect of the shampoo on their hair. They say it degreases their oily hair and scalp without stripping it of moisture. They also say it helps with greasy hair and relieves itching. Customers also mention that their hair has been healthier and looked better ever without the harsh chemicals.
"...This keeps my oily scalp and my eczema at bay. If I'm active (working out/running) I'll shampoo every other day, otherwise maybe twice a week...." Read more
"...It's thick so you only need a quarter size. Sulfate is a lathering agent so it won't bubble up much but it will lather up if you work at it...." Read more
"...My hair is no longer itchy from either the shampoo or the apple cider rinse that I do after every washing. Also my hair isn’t greasy anymore...." Read more
"...This product has been amazing. My hair is no longer greasy after a day and it looks so much nicer. This doesn't strip all the oils out...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shampoo. They mention that it works better than any other shampoo they have tried for their son's greasy teen hair. They are also pleased with how it works, saying that it is amazing, perfect, and does a great job as cleaning oily hair. Customers also say that it has a pleasant scent and a clean scalp. They also say their hair feels clean and oil-free after using the shampoo, and it also does petty good job washing out styling products.
"...My hair becomes "squeaky" clean literally, but not dried out, just healthy looking...." Read more
"...This product has been amazing. My hair is no longer greasy after a day and it looks so much nicer. This doesn't strip all the oils out...." Read more
"...The first day I used it, I was so amazed with the results! It seemed like everything I was looking for, but the results don't last long at all...." Read more
"...All the sebum was gone and my hair looked soft and manageable...." Read more
Customers like the smell of the shampoo. They say it's not overly fragrant or flowery, and has a nice hint of lemon among its essential oils.
"...Smell is somewhat herbal but not harsh like tea oil and neutral enough to be unisex, refreshing. Bit pricy but worth it!..." Read more
"...That one is awesome too. The smell isn't crazy amazing but it smells clean. Better yet, my husband loves it as well so we both use it...." Read more
"...This product works great for these purposes. And it smells natural after I rinsed off unlike many other perfumed shampoos...." Read more
"...The smell fades pretty quick. It has a very herby smell. You can definitely smell the rosemary in it.Pros:..." Read more
Customers like the texture of the shampoo. For example, they say it leaves their roots soft, shiny, and no more itchy scalp or dandruff. They also say it makes their hair feel smooth and oil free all day. Customers also mention that it's nice, and massages well into their hair and scalp.
"...It's back to normal and better than ever with this! My hair feels and looks amazing! What was I thinking?!?" Read more
"...And, my hair is beautifully soft, silky, and shiny...." Read more
"...I got down to washing my hair twice a week. It was soft, bouncy, and healthy...." Read more
"...And it was life-changing. All the sebum was gone and my hair looked soft and manageable...." Read more
Customers find the shampoo easy to style. They say it makes their hair look shiny, soft, and well-groomed. They also say it takes care of their hair and keeps it looking and feeling great. Customers also mention that the shampoo smells fresh and lovely.
"...My hair is very healthy and looks fabulous. I hope I've put some skeptics minds at ease with this review...." Read more
"...This is my 4th bottle! It keeps my hair shiny and oil free for 2 days, 3 if needed, and the keratin treatment lasts around 5 months...." Read more
"...My hair is no longer greasy after a day and it looks so much nicer. This doesn't strip all the oils out...." Read more
"...And, my hair is beautifully soft, silky, and shiny...." Read more
Customers appreciate the natural ingredients in the shampoo. They mention it's sulfate-free, and does not irritate their skin. The scent is light, herbal, and clean.
"...And for people who complain that it doesn't lather... It's sulfate-free, it's not supposed to lather, that's the POINT...." Read more
"...No sulphate is a big deal in combination with other ingredients in this shampoo as my scalp reacts on other shampoos with dryness but I never never..." Read more
"...I also love this shampoo for all the things it DOESN’T have: sulfate free, paraben free, cruelty free; not to mention, hypoallergenic and perfect..." Read more
"...I love all the essential oils and that it is sulfate free...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the dryness of the shampoo. Some mention that it does not dry up their hair, while others say that it makes the ends feel a little dry.
"...My hair becomes "squeaky" clean literally, but not dried out, just healthy looking...." Read more
"...And yes, this shampoo is DEFINITELY creamier now, and it does not clean my hair nearly as well as the prior formulation, which was clear...." Read more
"...itchy, the buildup has decreased significantly, and there is more natural moisture in his hair...." Read more
"...After you wash i blow dry with a mild heat temp. My hair is NOT DRIED out afterward, but just baby soft, light, and of course not greasy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the shampoo. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...and time it takes to get through a full bottle are totally worth the price. I will keep buying it forever if I can!" Read more
"...Bit pricy but worth it!My last bottle shipped with a broken cap (poor packing without any cushions) and 1/4 of the shampoo had spilled out...." Read more
"...And to top it off, it's very reasonably priced, given the results." Read more
"...It's also very economical, I use about half the amount I needed with the other shampoos...." Read more
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In the next couple paragraphs I go on [and on] about my personal hair care journey, but if you just want to skip to where I start talking about Maple Holistics I made a footnote in caps down below.
I started dyeing my hair at 13 and kept it continuously dyed until I was... 22-ish? Mostly in the brown/red spectrum. When I was younger I didn't really give much thought to hair care and cosmetics and for years just used generic-y shampoos and conditioners. (I stuck with Garnier for color treated hair for years.)
(If you don't wanna read in-depth about my skin problems you can skip this part.) ;)
As an important side-note, I've had eczema all my life. I'm not talking about "dry skin" that people like to umbrella label as eczema. I'm talking, red, uncontrollably itchy rashes that do not just 'go away.' Over the course of my life it's affected me more in different areas. As a kid, it mainly manifested on my arms. In high school I would get it on my face and in college, dyshidrotic eczema on my hands. Scientists aren't exactly sure what the underlying causes of eczema are, but are sometimes known to have allergic triggers. I've taken a patch test and besides seasonal environmental causes I found I was allergic to formaldehyde, which if you aren't familiar, can be found in almost... anything. Why am I mentioning this? because 6-7 years ago I started getting seborrhoeic dermatitis on my scalp. It didn't cause hair loss, and it's not something that's really visible, but it is horrible. I would scratch my scalp til it bled, and skin pick the thick patches of scales off. (For those asking about prescription creams and whatnot, I had a bad experience with steroidal creams when I was younger so I try not to use them now if I can.)
tldr;
So now that I have eczema on my scalp I started researching non-clinical solutions. I ended up finding Lush's Squeaky Green. (I think this was right around the time Lush got big in the states.) It was one of their solid soap bars, and it really really helped. I'm pretty sure it still had sulfates if I'm not mistaken, but for those interested the main ingredients were: rosemary, nettle, tea tree powder, peppermint, rose absolute, chamomile blue oil, and vanilla absolute. I used that shampoo for about two years before it was discontinued (I'm still not over it.) I wrote down the ingredients while its page was still up on their website so I could keep an eye out later. I've also used Lush's Big shampoo, which I liked but did nothing for my scalp issues- (Salt on open wounds is no bueno.) as well as Seanik, Godiva, and Soak and Float, no change.
After some more research I stumbled upon the whole 'no sulfates' revolution. I ended up with DermOrganics shampoo and conditioner, which you can still find on amazon (I think the price went up though.) At the time I was paying $25 for their 33oz bottles. I used DermOrganics for about 3.5 years, from 2013-2016. From what I remember, it improved the condition of my hair and 'helped' my eczema, but it wasn't as good as the Lush bar. I am also of the opinion that they changed their formula over time because towards the end there, the quality of my hair dipped which led me to look elsewhere.
TLDR; START HERE FOR THE DEGREASER SHAMPOO!
At this point I already knew what to look for, so it was just a matter of shopping around. I somehow stumbled on Maple Holistics. (I actually ordered their Silk18 conditioner first, probably because I still had some old shampoo left.) I then decided on their degreaser shampoo. You might ask why I didn't go for the tea tree shampoo instead because of my scalp issues. I don't really remember but I can think of two reasons. One reason would be the rosemary ingredient, which was in my favorite Lush shampoo. But also because my hair does get very oily.
I mentioned in the beginning that I used to have color-treated hair. Well I stopped dyeing it, maybe 7 years ago, and it's mostly grown out by now. I have... a LOT of hair, of all different thicknesses. Thin fine hairs, thick coarse hairs, and everything in between. If I make a bun it's about 5" across, in a ponytail it's maybe 2". My hair's down to my waist so I'd say it'd probably be around the 2' mark. It's also wavy. I don't use heat on my hair and let it air dry.
I started using this shampoo exclusively a little over two years ago. (2017-present) I included my order history to prove that. It's been too long to effectively compare this to my favorite [Lush] shampoo but I'm not looking to switch any time soon. This keeps my oily scalp and my eczema at bay. If I'm active (working out/running) I'll shampoo every other day, otherwise maybe twice a week. Although I do notice my eczema creep up if I hold off shampooing for too long. I feel like this should go without saying but I fear some people still don't know how to properly wash their hair. You shampoo your scalp and condition your hair. The shampoo runoff will cleanse the rest of your hair, and you don't scrub with your nails... I shampoo twice and condition once. (I'm still not sold on the curly girl hair method so I'm not gonna go there but I did try a round of DevaCurl products at one point and...meh) And for people who complain that it doesn't lather... It's sulfate-free, it's not supposed to lather, that's the POINT. Same goes for body washes. What makes your soaps lather, is what's bad for youuuu.
So ya. I love this shampoo and will continue to use it. My hair is very healthy and looks fabulous. I hope I've put some skeptics minds at ease with this review. It's a great shampoo that doesn't deserve the weird hate its been getting.
I could include a photo of my hair if people want, but I don't have a before photo so I don't know how that would help.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
In the next couple paragraphs I go on [and on] about my personal hair care journey, but if you just want to skip to where I start talking about Maple Holistics I made a footnote in caps down below.
I started dyeing my hair at 13 and kept it continuously dyed until I was... 22-ish? Mostly in the brown/red spectrum. When I was younger I didn't really give much thought to hair care and cosmetics and for years just used generic-y shampoos and conditioners. (I stuck with Garnier for color treated hair for years.)
(If you don't wanna read in-depth about my skin problems you can skip this part.) ;)
As an important side-note, I've had eczema all my life. I'm not talking about "dry skin" that people like to umbrella label as eczema. I'm talking, red, uncontrollably itchy rashes that do not just 'go away.' Over the course of my life it's affected me more in different areas. As a kid, it mainly manifested on my arms. In high school I would get it on my face and in college, dyshidrotic eczema on my hands. Scientists aren't exactly sure what the underlying causes of eczema are, but are sometimes known to have allergic triggers. I've taken a patch test and besides seasonal environmental causes I found I was allergic to formaldehyde, which if you aren't familiar, can be found in almost... anything. Why am I mentioning this? because 6-7 years ago I started getting seborrhoeic dermatitis on my scalp. It didn't cause hair loss, and it's not something that's really visible, but it is horrible. I would scratch my scalp til it bled, and skin pick the thick patches of scales off. (For those asking about prescription creams and whatnot, I had a bad experience with steroidal creams when I was younger so I try not to use them now if I can.)
tldr;
So now that I have eczema on my scalp I started researching non-clinical solutions. I ended up finding Lush's Squeaky Green. (I think this was right around the time Lush got big in the states.) It was one of their solid soap bars, and it really really helped. I'm pretty sure it still had sulfates if I'm not mistaken, but for those interested the main ingredients were: rosemary, nettle, tea tree powder, peppermint, rose absolute, chamomile blue oil, and vanilla absolute. I used that shampoo for about two years before it was discontinued (I'm still not over it.) I wrote down the ingredients while its page was still up on their website so I could keep an eye out later. I've also used Lush's Big shampoo, which I liked but did nothing for my scalp issues- (Salt on open wounds is no bueno.) as well as Seanik, Godiva, and Soak and Float, no change.
After some more research I stumbled upon the whole 'no sulfates' revolution. I ended up with DermOrganics shampoo and conditioner, which you can still find on amazon (I think the price went up though.) At the time I was paying $25 for their 33oz bottles. I used DermOrganics for about 3.5 years, from 2013-2016. From what I remember, it improved the condition of my hair and 'helped' my eczema, but it wasn't as good as the Lush bar. I am also of the opinion that they changed their formula over time because towards the end there, the quality of my hair dipped which led me to look elsewhere.
TLDR; START HERE FOR THE DEGREASER SHAMPOO!
At this point I already knew what to look for, so it was just a matter of shopping around. I somehow stumbled on Maple Holistics. (I actually ordered their Silk18 conditioner first, probably because I still had some old shampoo left.) I then decided on their degreaser shampoo. You might ask why I didn't go for the tea tree shampoo instead because of my scalp issues. I don't really remember but I can think of two reasons. One reason would be the rosemary ingredient, which was in my favorite Lush shampoo. But also because my hair does get very oily.
I mentioned in the beginning that I used to have color-treated hair. Well I stopped dyeing it, maybe 7 years ago, and it's mostly grown out by now. I have... a LOT of hair, of all different thicknesses. Thin fine hairs, thick coarse hairs, and everything in between. If I make a bun it's about 5" across, in a ponytail it's maybe 2". My hair's down to my waist so I'd say it'd probably be around the 2' mark. It's also wavy. I don't use heat on my hair and let it air dry.
I started using this shampoo exclusively a little over two years ago. (2017-present) I included my order history to prove that. It's been too long to effectively compare this to my favorite [Lush] shampoo but I'm not looking to switch any time soon. This keeps my oily scalp and my eczema at bay. If I'm active (working out/running) I'll shampoo every other day, otherwise maybe twice a week. Although I do notice my eczema creep up if I hold off shampooing for too long. I feel like this should go without saying but I fear some people still don't know how to properly wash their hair. You shampoo your scalp and condition your hair. The shampoo runoff will cleanse the rest of your hair, and you don't scrub with your nails... I shampoo twice and condition once. (I'm still not sold on the curly girl hair method so I'm not gonna go there but I did try a round of DevaCurl products at one point and...meh) And for people who complain that it doesn't lather... It's sulfate-free, it's not supposed to lather, that's the POINT. Same goes for body washes. What makes your soaps lather, is what's bad for youuuu.
So ya. I love this shampoo and will continue to use it. My hair is very healthy and looks fabulous. I hope I've put some skeptics minds at ease with this review. It's a great shampoo that doesn't deserve the weird hate its been getting.
I could include a photo of my hair if people want, but I don't have a before photo so I don't know how that would help.
My last bottle shipped with a broken cap (poor packing without any cushions) and 1/4 of the shampoo had spilled out. Amazon replaced it without any cost, of course, but perhaps the cap should ship with a protective cover.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
Update Oct 14, 2017: For some reason I decided to switch from this. I think I ran out, forgot to buy more, and ended up buying some random brand. Man was that a dumb move! My hair was crap until I found a little bit left in my guest bath. I recently had a baby and my hair was in all shorts of weirdness. It's back to normal and better than ever with this! My hair feels and looks amazing! What was I thinking?!?
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