Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo: We Tried It

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Why would you use an oil-based shampoo to remove …oil in your hair? Sounds counterintuitive.

It's the same philosophy that Japanese makeup artist Shu Uemura had when he created his classic cleansing facial oil back in the 1960s: Oil removes oil. And it's true. I've been using an oil face cleanser for a few years now, and have noticed a major difference in my combination skin: fewer breakouts, increased hydration, all without the stripped-down, dried-out feeling. And that's the idea with this shampoo.

While I'll admit I was a little hesitant to douse my hair with oil, I was surprised at how much more manageable it was after I washed it. This shampoo essentially bypasses the squeaky-clean, poufed-up effect, instead giving you better better-looking, 2nd-day hair right from the start. It's amazing at removing any product buildup, but effectively leaves the good oils behind.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo, $55, shuuemura.com

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jenniferkizzy
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09:36 PM on 04/19/2012
i use african pride too wash my hair get it at the local grocer and it cost's less bye
07:16 PM on 11/27/2011
I use oil from Erno Laszlo to cleanse my face, so I'd try it with my hair- but only on vacation. There's also no way I'd pay $55 for a bottle of shampoo- I spend that on shampoo and conditioner together and it lasts for 6 months+. I'd try it with regular kitchen oil first.

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03:45 PM on 11/24/2011
There is no shampoo worth $55.
03:13 PM on 11/24/2011
I find plain ole dish soap works best to get rid of the smelly oil that the scalp emits.
09:03 AM on 11/24/2011
If it would stop me from going bald I'd wash my hair in bat s- - t.
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morphine507
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06:20 PM on 11/22/2011
$55? Dang. Use olive oil.

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