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20 Drugstore Hair Products Beauty Editors Swear By

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If you struggle with fine hair that tangles easy, meet your new BFF. This lightweight leave-in conditioner helps remove snarls and snags without having to war with your brush. Just as important -- it doesn't leave hair heavy or limp. Just add a few pumps post-shower and watch your comb glide through tresses effortlessly. Panthenol and silk amino acids help strengthen weak strands, while sunflower seed and green tea leaf extracts fortify against environmental aggressors, like sun and pollution. --Jill Provost

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In my opinion, a shampoo should do three things: smell amazing, clean your hair and not make you go bankrupt. Herbal Essences' Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo hits these points and then some. The first thing I noticed about this shampoo was the totally divine, yet unique, scent. Unlike the flowery fragrances that grace most hair products, this shampoo's aroma is exotic, slightly spicy and vanilla-tinged. It also does a bang-up job of lathering and making hair feel clean, while also imparting it with nourishing ingredients, including antioxidants. How's that for a triple-threat? --Mary Squillace

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I took a chance on this popular Japanese drugstore shampoo after finding it on a discount in my local TJ Maxx, and it hasn't disappointed. My thick hair has a mind of its own and is prone to build-up, so finding the right conditioner can be a bit of a challenge. This one helps keep my strands shiny without weighing them down, thanks to its blend of rice bran and natural oils. Oh, and did I mention that it smells like wild cherry blossoms? --Rosie Narasaki

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Even though my hair is fine, I still have a lot of frizzy, wavy texture to manage. This smoothing cream from Suave is the perfect remedy to get rid of frizz without weighing me down. It really is as good as some of the expensive blowout creams that you'd pay ten times the price for. I apply a dime sized amount through the lengths of my hair before drying -- the end result is soft, shiny, frizz-free strands that withstand some of the most humid situations life throws my way.--Hannah Savin

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This multitasking serum is a curly-haired girl's dream come true. While I don't actually have curly hair, I do have damaged, frizz-prone waves that are notoriously tough to tame. Lightweight and moisturizing, this serum smoothes flyaways and frizz without leaving my hair greasy or heavy. I love using it on my ends after I'm three days deep into dry shampoo -- you know, when split ends start looking particularly crispy. You can also add it to your shampoo or conditioner for an extra dose of moisture, or mix it with your usual styling product for smoother, silkier strands. --Jill Provost

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BY HANNAH SAVIN | OCT 23, 2017 | SHARES
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