I use WEN hair care products, suppose to be good for all types of hair. I love them. I watched the infomercial and thought, that is nto gonna work on my hair.
It does not have all the chemical in it to strip you natrual hair oils. I like it.
I also use biotin becaue my hair was thinking, and it appears to work.

baby powder on the roots can help also.

I have the same problem, I generally use dry shampoo so I dont have to wash every day. I have heard very good reports about coal tar shampoo, I think you can get it in the pharmacy. Give it a go!

I was using a natural organic, PABA and everything free, but I didn't notice much difference.

Everyones responses have cheered me up a bit!

I am sure I overuse the conditioner, I just love the soft feeling and my ends get dry, and my hair gets sooooo knotty.

If find it darn near impossible to find any products for oily hair, they just don't seem to have them, or I am looking in the wrong spot. There are a zillion products for dry hair, frizz ease, deep conditioning masks, hot oil treatment, this and that....but for oily hair, not so much.

I rarely use any product, I am a bit of a farmer. I don't spend much time primping and priming. But damnit I am losing weight, taking care of my health and I'd like to look nice when I brave society and I'd like to get hit on again.

I am going to the hairdresser next week, I will get foils as I can't afford to go on a regular basis.

Maybe you could wash only, then use a spray in conditioner on the ends?

I feel your pain, in the humid heat here in the summer I have to shampoo my hair daily without fail, for me not so much because it LOOKS oily but the roots end up looking way darker because of the oil than the ends (I have strawberry blonde hair that decides to try a dark blonde look at the roots when I exercise or it gets dirty) So, an oil problem of a different sort, but still I know the difference it can have on your perception of your hair. My sister has fine AND thin hair so hers looks oilier fast. I have a *lot * of hair, but it is really really fine so when its wet or sweaty, it looks sad and limp and yup.... i hate it. The longer it is the more it is noticeable probably too. My sister cut her hair edgy and short and now I don't even notice the oiliness on her at all. Plus she looks edgy and stylish.... I'd do that if I were thinner.....grrrrr, but I digress.

I recently switched shampoos and was AMAZED at the difference in my hair. If you can, nab yourself something specifically designed for fine thin hair (and oily too, if you have oily hair) You may even want to grab a small clarifying shampoo as I have found a LOT of products use silicone in them now and those build up and weigh fine hair down. Don't use that every day after a few uses though, but alternate it every couple of weeks to take your hair down to basics again. :)

For fine or thin hair though, I truly believe products DO make a huge difference, so don't just try one and give up. A tendency to have oily hair (which it sounds like you have) coupled with products that don't work for you will just magnify the prob. Use mousse based styling products instead of gel-based etc. The lighter the better.

Also the biotin/protein suggestion won't hurt to try either.

Also, after your daily morning shower - try to limit the amount you brush/touch your hair, as it will distribute those oils also.

Strangely enough, an oily look to the roots of the hair is REALLY popular on the runways coming up for Fall 2012 apparently. I saw the pictures and given how I struggle with my hair in the summer I shook my head and thought I would pass on purposely trying that look come fall. =)

When I had this problem I used witch hazel( google it) BTW washing everyday only makes the problem worse. When you do wash use a gentle/baby shampoo. Good luck.

I feel like my hairy is super greasy, no matter how I've washed/what I've washed with, if I don't blow dry immediately after. I know that can give its own host of problems, but maybe (if you do indeed air dry, I don't know if that was mentioned) you could blow dry instead.

Also, if you can spare a day when you're at home/not going anywhere, OVER-washing can stimulate more oil. So skip a shower when you get the chances.

And of course, good shampoo goes without saying. Might be worth it to go splurge and see a stylist at a good salon to see what kind of products they can recommend.

You'll find something eventually!!!!!!!

Didn't read all the responses, but....

Talk to your doctor about aldactone (spironolactone) - it really helps control oil production of the skin and hair

Sephora sells a shampoo called Her Cut for Oily Hair that helps tremendously - it is $8 a bottle but I swear it helps A LOT

Suave sells a dry shampoo (talc like spray) for $3 or so that you spray at the roots - it's great for adding volume and soaking up excess oil

My roommate had a problem like this. She washed her hair with dish soap once a week and it seemed to work, her hair is lovely! If it cuts grease on dishes, why not on hair, I guess?

Just thought I'd throw that out there!

I used to have that problem! I'd wash my hair twice a day, I felt so icky.

1. Do you have any interest in dying your hair? I find now that I dye mine, I can go a day without washing it.
2. Blow dry your hair and HAIRSPRAY. The alcohol in the hairspray does a good job of getting rid of the grease.
3. Dry shampoo. Treseme is okay, but I really like PSSST (or something obnoxious like that). You can buy it at Walmart and I've seen it at some CVSs.

I know it sounds counterproductive, but try washing with conditioner only. Youve probably stripped your scalp of oils from shampoo and its reacting by overproducing sebum.

Not sure where you're located, but I use TRESemme dry shampoo:

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/tresemme-fresh-start-dry-shampoo-spray/ID=prod6015978-product

Ok, now we all wanna see your hair! I am also hair challenged and I have to wash every 2 days and sometimes every day due to oil, I also think you should try dry shampoo, especially at the roots. I also think a short little bob or something shorter would help with the oil spill..........let us all know how it turns out!

Gve yourself a plain white vinegar rinse. If that does not work, go to a salon just for a hair wash. You will love it.

I've never had a problem with the colored dry shampoo, give it a go :)

Dry shampoo helps me too. It does not feel clean but it looks awesome.

This is My Fitness Pal. We don't do hair.

Unless you shave it off. If it's really long, that's like 2 pounds. I'd log that.

(Hopefully, this made you smile and helps with you being depressed)

Sounds frustrating...have you asked for help either at the dermatologist or hair salon?

Walmart has it for 5.00

I use a lot of natural stuff with my hair and skin care I have fine, curly/wavy, dry hair. Here's a link to some idea's that might be useful http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-oily-hair1.htm

I have thin hair from years of (properly used) medication use/my mom has alopecia, and I'm pretty sure I'm in line for it--although it is super curly. I feel your pain. And THAT'S why I take good care in doing my makeup :)

I have fine but thick hair & I used to get this ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL the time - it was crazy.

The thing that helped me out the most is a product called "T-Gel" from Neutrogena. It's a type of shampoo (made with tar acutally lol, but don't judge it b/c of that - it works!) for people who have dandruff or oily hair problems.

I used it every time I showered when I first got it & once it worked well for a while, I started using it like every other day and just less and less as time went on. I to this day don't have problems with my hair unless I go more than a day without showering.

Maybe you could try it!

Also, be wary of colored dry shampoo. It can stain clothes, skin, etc. I have Bumble and Bumble, and I hate it. Try baby powder...seriously! I have dark hair, and it blends right in after awhile!

I started just putting mouse in my hair and scrunching it because I was tired of having a greasy scalp area.
My hairdresser recommended the dry shampoo but I haven't tried it yet.