Shampoo is the simplest toiletry that can make a big impact.
Thats where a good and cheap shampoo comes into play.
Dont assume that a shampoo has to be expensive to make a mark.
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Even drugstore shampoos for less than $9 a bottle can give you the luxurious locks you want.
But think about the number of uses you might get out of an 8-ounce bottle likely around 30 washes.
That comes out to about 30 cents per wash.
When you do the math that way, it doesnt sound so bad.
(Yes, were looking at youOlaplex, priced at $30 for 8.5 ounces.
Think about how much that shampoo is per wash!)
The 12 Best Cheap Shampoos to Try
1.
Pantene Nutrient Blends Strengthening Damage Repair Shampoo with Castor Oil
Got some damage?
This shampoo will strengthen your hair, thanks to the castor oil, Vitamin B5, and antioxidants.
When we switched to this shampoo, we regularly started getting asked about our new hair products.
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Price:$10.99CVS
2.
The pH-balanced shampoo also keeps your scalps natural barrier intact.
And the pink grapefruit scent is a nice touch.
Price:$9.97 atNeutrogena
3.
The smell is fresh and sweet, and this leaves you shiny and slick.
Its free of harmful chemicals, rich in antioxidants and is ideal for colored hair.
you could use it daily.
Price:$22.41/two-pack atAmazon
5.
Price:$8.99 atTarget
6.
There is a subtle, pleasant scent.
Price:$3.99 atTarget
7.
This works on natural and colored blond hair to brighten it.
The vegan-friendly formula is also cruelty-free.
Price:$5.27 atWalmart
8.
It smells super sweet, which is lovely.
Bonus: You may find yourself using fewer products because this takes care of all your hairs needs.
Price:$15.99 atUlta
9.
This is especially great for natural hair and has powerful detangling properties.
Price:$5.19 atTarget
10.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine
Heading out into the humidity?
Got hair thats essentially a frizz magnet?
It smells like a fresh bouquet of flowers that just bloomed after the rain.
Price:$8.47 atWalmart
11.
We look forward to showering just so we can smell this shampoo.
We love that its infused with not just orange blossom but green tea and silk extract as well.
Price:$10.93 atWalmart
12.
Price:17.99 atAmazon
What Is in Shampoo?
Why Are Some Shampoos So Expensive?
For example, she says, sulfate-free and all-natural products usually cost more.
They wont penetrate and nourish hair.
A word to the wise: its important to also take your own specific needs into consideration.
You should also attempt to avoid formaldehyde, triclosan, dimethicone, cocamide MEA, and artificial perfume agents.
These chemicals have come under scrutiny for a variety of reasons.
Should You Ever Opt for More Expensive Shampoo?
Typically, a cheaper shampoo brand will sell products that arent necessarily geared toward a specific hair key in.
Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Real Simple, and more.
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