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24 Ridiculously Affordable Shampoos and Conditioners That Actually Work

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Great news! Long gone are the days when a quality shampoo or conditioner would cost you a pretty penny. Of course, there are differences between high-end products and affordable drugstore ones, but according to celebrity hairstylist Tarryn Feldman, these days, the differences are very slim.

“So many smaller brands are getting rid of all the harsh chemicals that categorize them as drugstore brands. In other words, drugstore brands have stepped up their game to produce more [higher-end quality products],” Feldman tells ELLE.com. Customers should be paying attention to the ingredients, not the brand name. “What it comes down to is reading the ingredients on the labels to ensure the products you’re putting on your hair and scalp are derived from natural ingredients. The selection and quality of ingredients play a huge role in the outcome of your hair’s results, and your focus should be about maintaining healthy, strong hair, which starts with high-grade ingredients,” Jill Turnbull, founder of Jill Turnbull Beauty, adds.

Before you spend a fortune at your favorite beauty store, here are 24 shampoo and conditioner options you can find in the sprawling aisles of your drugstore.

1

Clean Beauty Lovers

Volume and Bounty Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Shampoo

Love Beauty and Planet
ulta.com

$8.99

A favorite of Turnbull, Love Beauty and Planet is known for its natural and simple approach to beauty. The smell is as intoxicating as its star ingredients—coconuts and flowers—but this lightweight formula helps to strengthen the hair without weighing it down. Turnbull is a fan of the brand for its budget-friendly price tag “cleaner, more natural” ingredients.

2

Clean Beauty Lovers

Volume and Bounty Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Conditioner

Love Beauty and Planet
ulta.com

$8.99

3

The Clarifier

The One Signature Shampoo

Kristin Ess Hair
ulta.com

$10.00

“One of the only drugstore brands I know of that is vegan, color-safe, sulfate, and paraben-free is Kristin Ess. This brand is carried at Target and is very accessible to any consumer,” hairstylist Kasey Bertucci of Salon 120 West says. 

4

The Clarifier

The One Signature Conditioner

Kristin Ess Hair
ulta.com

$10.00

5

For Curly Hair

Curl and Shine Coconut Shampoo for Curly Hair Coconut and Hibiscus Paraben Free Shampoo 13 Oz

A staple in every naturalista’s stash, Shea Moisture’s Curl & Shine line loves on your curls with a creamy formula made of coconut and hibiscus that cleanses away dirt without leaving a squeaky clean feeling. 

6

For Curly Hair

Curl and Shine Conditioner for Thick, Curly Hair Coconut and Hibiscus to Restore and Smooth Dry Hair 13 oz

7

For Color-Treated Hair

Hydrate & Color Reviving + Lavender Luminescent Platinum Shampoo, 13 Ounce Bottle

Formulated with lavender oil and chamomile extract, OGX’s Lavender shampoo and conditioner help to remove brassiness and revive dull strands. 

8

Hydrate & Color Reviving + Lavender Luminescent Platinum Conditioner, 13 Ounce

9

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo

SheaMoisture
ulta.com

$11.49

Shea butter, peppermint, and apple cider vinegar are the holy trinity that combats damage brought on from overly-processed hair. Built around the main ingredient Jamaican black castor oil, this concoction restore balance and nourish dry hair. 

10

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Rinse-Out Conditioner

SheaMoisture
ulta.com

$11.49

11

For Spa Lovers

Tea Tree Special Shampoo

Paul Mitchell
ulta.com

$14.50

Buy for the gorgeous forest green packaging, keep for the tingling, spa-like sensation it gives your scalp with each lather. 

12

Tea Tree Special Conditioner

Paul Mitchell
ulta.com

$15.50

13

For Fine Hair

Monoi Repairing Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Carol’s Daughter
ulta.com

$19.99

Fine hair needs the most TLC, and Carol’s Daughter packaged everything you need in a bottle. Monoi oil, hibiscus extract, and coconut strengthens the hair to prevent further breakage or damage. 

14

Monoi Repairing Conditioner

Carol’s Daughter
ulta.com

$21.99

15

Intense Hydration

Moisture Recovery Shampoo

If you want an intense burst of moisture, look no further than Joico’s Moisture Recovery. Silk press season is almost upon us, and giving your hair enough hydration will allow your post-silk press hair to live a bouncy, healthy life. 

16

Moisture Recovery Conditioner

17

Miracle Moist Shampoo

Speaking of moisture, Aussie Miracle Moist is the OG. YouTube beauty gurus help popularize the drugstore icon but its nourishing ingredients—avocado and Australian jojoba seed oil—and amazing slip have proved its staying power.

18

Miracle Moist Conditioner

19

Island Gal

Hello Hydration Shampoo Deep Moisture

Herbal Essences
walmart.com

$5.97

Herbal Essence’s Herbal Hydration line is what love in a bottle feels like. It’s as if you sent your hair to a spa on a tropical oasis, from the creamy coconut scent to soft, supple feel your hair has when wash day is complete.

20

Hello Hydration Conditioner, Deep Moisture

Herbal Essences
walmart.com

$5.97

21

Celebrity Favorite

Honey Fresh Clarifying Shampoo with Moisture

TPH by Taraji P. Henson’s Clarifying Shampoo is basically a refresh button for your dirty hair. Remove all the gunk and impurities without stripping your hair of its natural oils and nutrients. 

22

Make It Rain Hydrating Conditioner

23

For the Hair Experimenter

Pro-V Radiant Color Volume Shampoo

You’ve seen every Pantene commercial there is, so you know the iconic brand has been supplying its fanbase with superb quality shampoos and conditioners for years. The brand’s Radiant Color line is catered to those with color-processed hair to help you care for your new dye job between salon visits.

24

Pro-V Conditioner, Color Preserve Volume, 12 Ounce

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