15 amazing hair care products you can buy on a budget

All hair deserves quality care, and your budget shouldn’t be holding you back from that. Yes, a lot of the best hair care products tend to be pricey, but Amazon is a hair care vault that has affordable products that rival luxury items. Research is the best way to ensure your hair products provide actual benefits and aren’t damaging your hair. Luckily, we’ve done a lot of that research work for you. Check out 15 of the best budget hair care products you won’t have to save a bundle of money to buy.

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Honeydew Biotin Hair Shampoo

Honeydew Biotin Shampoo is a great choice if you have dry, thin and brittle hair, or dandruff/ a flaky scalp.  The shampoo’s biotin formulation moisturizes and boosts your hair’s appearance so it can look fuller and hydrated. The shampoo contains biotin with keratin zinc pyrithione which is great for those with a dry scalp. In fact, zinc pyrithione is one of the best anti-dandruff ingredients out there. Honeydew’s shampoo works to deep clean the scalp from build-up with ingredients like tea tree oil and rosemary. Other ingredients in the shampoo such as vitamin B5 and coconut oil stimulate hair follicles and promote healthy growth. This is a non-GMO, paraben- and sulfate-free, hypoallergenic shampoo.

Caster Oil By Sky Organics

Caster oil is a well known natural solution for hair growth. This oil provides a source of fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the scalp, while supporting healthy hair. Castor oil may also help control dandruff. Sky Organic offers 100% pure castor oil that is USDA certified, 100% vegan and cruelty-free. You can also use this oil as a natural eyelash and eyebrow serum for fuller looking lashes and brows.

Fanola No Yellow Shampoo

Those with blonde hair know purple shampoo is essential to mute brassy tones and keep hair looking fresh and bright. While some purple shampoo’s cost a pretty penny, Fanola No Yellow Shampoo is an affordable option that gets the job done. It neutralizes yellow reflections from pigment residue after lightening and natural oxidization.

YoulerTex Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap

Do you want to give your blow dryer a break? Try a YoulerTex Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap instead. The microfiber towel has a soft material that is super absorbent and fast drying. According to YoulerTex, the fabric absorbs 10 times its weight in water. Although it feels thick and fluffy, these towels are lightweight compared to other options. They are also very durable and long lasting, claiming to withstand daily use and hundreds of washes. YoulerTex’s towels work for all types of hair.

SexyHair Big Dry Shampoo

Big Sexy Hair’s dry shampoo is great at controlling oil on those greasy hair days. This is especially great for those that go several days without washing their hair. This dry shampoo is talc-free and mineral and clay-based. It absorbs impurities, excess oil and product build-up. Greasy hair can also look flat and dull. But Big Sexy Hair lives up to the name, and provides volume and body they claim will leave your hair looking fresh and ready to style. When applying the dry shampoo, spray the product on your hair and scalp, focusing on the roots. Leave it on for two minutes before brushing out excess products.

ACURE Dry Shampoo

If you want a dry shampoo that is not in spray form, Acure Dry Shampoo is a certified organic powder version. The powder formula will absorb oil and remove grime. Acure assures this dry shampoo is 100% vegan and cruelty free. It does not contain any parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum or formaldehyde. To use the powder, apply it to your hair, or squeeze some onto your brush and comb through your hair for an even application.  This dry shampoo works with all hair types.

L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray

Nothing is worse than hairspray leaving your hair hard and crunchy. This humidity-resistant hairspray from L’Oreal Paris gives strong, long-lasting hold. But it won’t leave your hair feeling stiff and flaky. Another plus? It’s easy to brush this hairspray out if necessary, and it promises to leave a soft finish.

CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray

If you use heating tools often, a heat protector for your hair is essential. This protection spray is suitable for all hair types, and is great at preventing thermal damage and breakage. CHI claims the easy glide formula is ideal for styling tools. The formula works from the inside-out, and is weightless with no added build up. It also seals the cuticle and helps prevent future damage.

Wet Brush Paddle Detangler Brush

Believe it or not, your hair brush can actually be causing damage to your hair. Those with weaker hair should be especially gentle when brushing your hair. “If the hair is sensitive due to chemical services, the hair will already be porous and damaged so extra caution is advised when brushing,” said consultant trichologist David Adams. “Naturally fine and weak hair must be brushed carefully.” Wet Brush Paddle Detangler Brush is a great hair brush to remove the tangles from your hair, without removing your hair itself. It is imperative to be extra careful when brushing post-shower. That’s because wet hair will stretch and cause breakage, but Wet Brush’s detangler is safe for shower use. The brand claims the wide surface area detangles hair in less time. The brushes bristles are thin and flexible. They comb through conditioner and other treatments to provide even and thorough distribution.

The Mane Choise A-maz-zon Hair Day Beautiful Beaming Mask

This hair mask by The Mane Choice is great for those with dry hair. The Beautiful Beaming Mask revives your hair with ingredients such as mangosteen extract and rose of Jericho. Its vitamins C, D and E nourish and hydrate. The formula also contains biotin to promote healthy hair grown. While the formula works for all hair types, it is more effective on dry and damaged curly hair.

MAXSOFT Scalp Care Brush

The Maxsoft Shampoo Brush provides several different benefits. This brush deep cleans and exfoliates the scalp by stimulating blood flow to the scalp and oil glands. Not only does it clean and exfoliate, but the scalp massage is a great way to stimulate hair follicles for increased hair growth. Maxsoft promises this brush is safe enough for children to use as well.

Sports Research Biotin with Organic Coconut Oil

Biotin and coconut oil are two ingredients that are often used for hair growth, and when put together the results are even better. Sports Research Biotin with Organic Coconut Oil foster healthy hair growth. This capsules were also designed for those with a biotin deficiency. These are the only vegan certified and non-GMO project verified biotin capsules available. Sports Research recommends taking one capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your doctor.

SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner

SheaMoisture Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner repairs and protects bleached hair. The formula includes Jamaican black castor oil and fair trade Shea butter. These nourish, moisturize and support elasticity to resist breakage. This leave-in conditioner also provides a protective layer to your hair that will improve the appearance of split ends.

Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Maximum Hold Hair Gel

Sometimes, hair gel can make or a hairstyle. Aussie Instant Freeze Hair Gel features a formula that contains sea kelp and Australian jojoba oil to give your hair the strongest hold. Note this gel does smell like citrus, floral and aquatic notes. Unlike many other gels, Aussie will lock your hair in place without faking. This gel works for all hair types.

Pantene Pro-v Intense Rescue Shots Hair Ampoule

Pantene Pro-V Rescue Shots are a convenient solution to help repair even the most damaged hair. It offers thermal protection against heat styling and environmental stress. The concentrated formula contains several ingredients including pro-vitamin B5, natural glycerin and lipids. According to Pantene, these shots will leave your hair looking healthier, shiner and stronger.