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Affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations?

7 replies

bells2810 · 04/02/2023 12:15

I have quite thick, wavy hair and get bleach highlights every 4 months or so. I’d say my hair is in good condition, but it can get oily fairly quickly and if I don’t style it it looks quite frizzy. I try to wash it every other day. I was using the Grow Gorgeous Balance shampoo and conditioner but it’s not the cheapest and I’m trying to cut back on spending on hair/beauty products!

I’ve tried a few different shampoos and conditioners now from the supermarket and haven’t found anything I’m impressed by, I’ve tried the Garnier honey ultimate blends, a few different Aussie ones, the Alberto Balsalm raspberry shampoo and conditioner, the Revolution range that’s meant to be an Olaplex knock off…

If anyone has any recommendations for a good quality, affordable shampoo and conditioner I’d really appreciate it!

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dementedpixie · 04/02/2023 12:22

I like L'Oréal elvive for colored hair

KatieKline · 04/02/2023 12:23

I have curly dry hair, that goes frizzy, and have started using this shampoo and the conditioner. 99p each from Asda. Highly recommend.

Still using mousse and Moroccan Argan oil afterward, not sure what my hair would be like if I didn't.

Affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations?
WhenisitmyturntobePM · 04/02/2023 12:27

Stick to the L’Oréal group. They own higher end brands like Kerastase that develop innovative technologies, which eventually filter down to the cheaper ranges.

NHSmummy84 · 04/02/2023 12:32

Tigi shampoo and conditioner. It's a salon brand but you can get it in home bargains. It's £7.99 a bottle but the bottles are 750ml. They do different ones depending on your hair type.
My sister is a hairdresser and she recommended it to me. It makes your hair super soft and shiny it's quite balancing too for oily roots and dry ends.

Riverlee · 04/02/2023 12:34

I like the L’Oreal shampoo in a red bottle. Always buy it when on offer and stock up.

PAFMO · 04/02/2023 13:16

I have thick, wavy hair.
Best I've used recently, thanks to DD is Herbal Essences avocado and aloe. Cheap as chips, silicone and sulphate free so good for curly girl which is what she does. It's fabulous.

Alazne58 · 19/05/2023 16:56

Tip to make shampoo last longer. Some very thick or thick shampoo can be diluted a bit and still wash hair good. Use from tea kettle boiled cooled off water.
In a empty clean travel size shampoo bottle dilute some shampoo start like 1/4 or 1/3 quantity water and ad shampoo, shake well. If too thin add a little shampoo. Refill as needed, the travel size.
The normal size bottle you refill from that, so is small amount diluted each time, so no shelf life issues due to ad water to it.

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