Do Your Hair for Under $20
Posted by: Deborah Findling
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6:50PM, Monday August 17th 2009
Bargain shopping for makeup is easy, but it can be a challenge to spend under $20 on traditionally spendy hair products. We tried and tress-ted (ha, sorry) a few little numbers and found a few that make the grade—whether you’re going for high volume or stick straight—but won’t make your wallet cry.
- Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo, $3.50, Herbal Essences
- Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner, $3.50, Herbal Essences
- Hairstay Hairspray, $3, Hair Stay
- Chiffon Flower Headband, $3, Forever 21
- Goody So Gelous Cushion Brush, $7, Goody
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maroon
wrote on August 17 2009 @ 06:31 pm: [report]
i used hello hydration for a long while, but it did the same thing that every shampoo that i use for more than a bottle a time does to my hair- it makes it frizzy/brittle. dove shine therapy also does a good job without breaking the bank
Coral
wrote on August 17 2009 @ 09:05 pm: [report]
I use Hello Hydration conditioner in the summer only because it ads the much needed moisture to my hair. But in the other seasons, I use a different type of Herbal Essences conditioner. I just use cheap shampoo because I don’t think shampoo matters that much—most of them are quite similar. Shampoo gets washed out rather quickly. It’s all in the conditioner, the hair lotions, treatments, etc.
Laurel
wrote on August 18 2009 @ 07:59 am: [report]
Shampoo is not something I would skimp too much on. Herbal Essences shampoo/conditioner (all kinds) invariably leave my hair flyaway/greasy/dull. Dove is good as far as drugstore brands go, or if you’re willing to spend a little more, Lush makes great (long lasting) solid shampoos: http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/hair/solid-shampoos. Burt’s Bees is good too.
I disagree about shampoos not mattering. A lot of shampoo/conditioner is loaded with silicones (anything ending with ‘cone in the ingredients), which make your hair feel slippery and look shiny, but does NOTHING to improve the condition of your hair, and actually causes build-up and dryness.
Coral
wrote on August 18 2009 @ 10:55 am: [report]
I used to use Paul Mitchell shampoo, which is about $20 a bottle, but I found there was no difference in my hair. Once a month, I got to my salon, and I get a conditioning treatment on it to keep it soft and healthy. I don’t really have problems with my hair and I just like to add some moisture to it in the summer. I have used Lush many times before, but I my hair and skin is very sensitive to any fragrances so I have to be careful what I use.
Lynn
wrote on August 18 2009 @ 10:58 am: [report]
@maroon - if your hair is frizzy/brittle it might be protein sensitive. I don’t know about hello hydration specifically, though. I have a list of protein ingredients commonly used in hair stuff. PM me if you want it!
@Laurel - anything that ends with “conol” or “xane” is also a silicone, FYI. If you’re already avoiding silicones you should look into the Curly Girl Method (naturallycurly.com explains it a lot better than the actual CGM book) where you avoid sulfates, too. My hair has never been in better condition than in the few months since I’ve given up silicones and sulphates!