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The Best Hair Care Under $10

It’s so easy to spend more than you need to on hair products. One trip to the salon can have you convinced that $30 shampoo is necessary for your hair’s health. But there are a ton of inexpensive products that can nourish and protect your hair just as well as luxury brands. We say don’t buy into the hype.

Great hair products under $10

From dry shampoo to hair oil, the choices can be overwhelming. So, we’ve gathered five of our favorite hair products all under $10.

Batiste dry shampoo

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Batiste Dry Shampoo, Original, 5.71 oz
  • One 6.35 oz Batiste Original…
  • Dry shampoo formulated to target…
  • Upgrade your hair care with a clean…
  • Waterless shampoo formula that is…
  • This dry scented shampoo also…

If you’ve never tried dry shampoo, this is a great product to start with. It’s sounds crazy but yep, the point is to put this on while your hair is dry. Just put a little bit on your hands, weave it through your hair, and brush. It helps to cut down on grease so you don’t have to wash your hair as often.

OGX hair oil treatment

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OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Hair Oil Treatment, Moisturizing & Strengthening Silky Oil for All Hair Types, Paraben-Free, Sulfated-Surfactants Free, 3.3 fl oz
  • Renew hair with this argan oil of…
  • RENEWING HAIR OIL: The 3.3-ounce…
  • HAIR CARE FOR ALL TYPES and…
  • HAIR CARE INSPIRED BY NATURE: This…
  • NON-HARSH and NOURISHING: Free from…

Hair oil is a must-have if you use a straightener or a high-heat hair dryer. A drop or two of Argan oil seals in moisture and transforms your locks to look shiny and strong. The best part is that your $8 investment will last for months. You only need a tiny bit to see results.

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deep Moisture

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deep Moisture 3 in 1, 11.7 fl oz
  • 2-in-1: Get the convenience of a…
  • DEEP MOISTURE FOR HAIR: Deep…
  • DERMATOLOGIST-TESTED: This 2-in-1…
  • MINDFULLY CREATED: Paraben-free,…
  • REVEL IN LUSH AROMAS: Scented with…

How about shampoo and conditioner in one package for less than $10? That’s a sure Budget Fashionista win. Herbal Essences two-in-one formula is paraben-free, mineral oil-free, dermatologist-tested, and certified cruelty-free by PETA. And it has a luxurious, indulgent scent — as you would expect from this budget brand.

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Masque

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque, Essential Oil & Biotin Deep Treatment, Miracle Repair for Dry, Damaged, & Frizzy Hair, 12 Ounces
  • DEEP NOURISHMENT FOR DAMAGED HAIR:…
  • SMOOTH & STRENGTHEN: Combat damage…
  • STIMULATE: This 12-ounce mask…
  • SAFE FOR ALL HAIR TYPES: Our…
  • BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN: Mielle aims to…

Use this masque on the regular to restore soft, bouncy locks that have turned rough or frizzy from coloring or hot styling tools. Made with essential oils and biotin, Mielle Organics’ masque encourages longer, stronger, healthier hair. The rosemary mint scent makes this product feel like a spa treatment, too.

Kitsch no damage hair ties

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Kitsch Nylon Hair Elastics, No Tangle & No Breakage Hair Ties for Ponytails, Updos & Braids, For All Hair Types, Seamless, Damage Free Hair Accessories for Girls & Women, Blush, 20pcs
  • No Breakage Hair Ties: Designed to…
  • No Tangle Elastic Hair Ties for All…
  • All-Day Hold: These ponytail hair…
  • Sustainable Material: These no…
  • Always Ready: Never run out of hair…

If your hair is long enough to pull back, you need hair ties. This is the hair product that routinely must be restocked, because they manage to disappear mysteriously. The next time you re-up your supply, consider a no breakage tie to keep your tresses looking their best.

More $10 or less hair products

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Bestseller No. 1
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil for All Hair Types, 2 Ounce
  • NOURISH & STRENGTHEN: Our…
  • SMOOTH SPLIT ENDS: This lightweight…
  • SOOTHE DRY SCALP: This rich blend…
  • SAFE FOR ALL HAIR TYPES: Our…
  • BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN: Mielle Organics…
Bestseller No. 2
Marc Anthony Leave-In Conditioner Spray & Detangler, Grow Long Biotin – Anti-Frizz Deep Conditioner For Split Ends & Breakage – Vitamin E, Caffeine & Ginseng for Curly, Dry & Damaged Hair
  • Grow Long Super-Fast Strength…
  • Long Hair, Don’t Care: Achieve…
  • How To Use: Spray onto wet or damp…
  • Endless Haircare Innovation: Marc…
  • True Experts in Hair: Hair…
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Gjinxi 4 Pieces Aluminum Foil Deep Conditioning Cap, Thickened Shower Caps Hair Cap for Oil Treatment Reusable Heat Cap Hair Processing Caps for Home Salon Use, Hair Dyeing and Hot Oil Treatment Tools
  • 【Hair Treatment Cap】This heated…
  • 【Reliable Material】The deep…
  • 【Adjustable & Reusable 】The…
  • 【Wide Range of Uses】These foil…
  • 【Package Content】You will…
SaleBestseller No. 4
Samnyte Hair Wax Stick, Hair-Styling Waxes, Nourishing Accessories – Slick Stick for Women & Kids, Gel Tamer for Flyaways, Bun Maker & Styling Cream, 2.7 Fl Oz
  • 【Styling & Smoothing…
  • 【Essential Items for Women &…
  • 【For All Occasions】You can…
  • 【18 Kinds of Nutrients】New…
  • 【Healthy & Mild】Pure plant…
SaleBestseller No. 5
Elizavecca cer-100 collagen coating hair protein treatment 100ml
  • Including Ceramide 3, collagen…
  • Quick and convenient in-home care…
  • Recommend! Damage-hair of Intense…
  • A rich, deep repairing treatment…
  • All type hair / Volume 100ml (3.38…
SaleBestseller No. 6
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray, Nourishing Formula Helps Resist Heat Damage to Hair & Tame Frizz, 2 Oz
  • HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY: This…
  • CHI 44 IRON GUARD: Strengthen hair…
  • CHI HAIRSPRAYS: CHI Sprays use…
  • HOW TO USE: Section your hair and…
  • CHI: Founded by Farouk Shami, a…

Cat Alford

Tuesday 15th of November 2011

There is an upcoming post on 5 natural hair products for women of color.

nlwilliams

Wednesday 2nd of November 2011

Hmmm... good questions will these products work on African American "relaxed" hair??

angela

Wednesday 2nd of November 2011

Its great article, fantastic products at good price

Tony Roberts

Wednesday 2nd of November 2011

I almost ran out of tune when i sang a song while reading this! This is Actually very good! Good enough for all people! thumbs up for it!

Mads

Tuesday 1st of November 2011

Thanks. As someone who spends a small fortune on hair products, this was a good read.