How much do you spend on shampoo and conditioner?

[EyeSpy88]

I’ve found for my scalp the only thing I can use without aggravating it is T-gel, this is after many prescriptions & expensive bottles of specialist shampoos! Then I buy any big bottle of conditioner I see for dry hair, just to use in my ends.

 

[indescribe]

As someone with PCOS and seborrheic dermatitis T Gel by Neutrogena has been amazing, I’ve tried a lot of medicated shampoos out there and prescribed ones they’ve never worked. I also use Garnier Ultimate Blends. I stopped doing CGM a while back as my curls became greasy and limp, using T Gel and Garnier has actually cleansed my scalp and given them some lift. For any curlies who want to know how “clean” their products are, I recommend the Think Dirty app but it isn’t always accurate. I’m a curly who definitely benefits from sulfates and silicones to give my curls definition.

 

[Instawhut!]

Anyone on here got curly/wavy hair? Ive got really dry split ends from bleaching but greasy roots, wash my hair ebout every 4/5 days and use dry shampoo in between. Ive decided to give up dying my hair, as im going grey , so i either end up with dark roots or obvious grey roots depending on what colour i dye it. Ive always had lovely hair untill recently it just seems to be a bit limp, so any advice in decent products for lovely curls would be much appreciated!

Ill be having a good amount chopped off when i can get in the hair dressers too.

 

[Lindssdnil]

Has anyone got a review on garnier banana shampoo?

 

[GeorgeP123]

I always used to use just supermarket shampoo but good brands such as John Frieda and Frizz ease but once started getting my hair bleached high lights I use proper salon shampoo now and I wouldn't look back. It is by far so much better for your hair. I use Redken mega soft which is amazing for dry hair. Yesit kills me to spend so much on it but it's so kuch better than cheap shampoo conditioner.

 

[Bae56]

@Fudgecakes that's a shame. I was initially going to get the smaller sizes to try it just in case it didn't work.
It has been great, a lot of my hair has grown back too since using it. It's been really kind on my scalp.

 

[Very traditional]

I’ve got bleached hair with extensions and I alternate between Redken purple shampoo & conditioner which are about £15 each and Tigi urban antidotes in the big bottles for around £15 for the 2. My mum works in home bargains though and came home with lots of Umberto Gianni shampoo and conditioners this week which are 99p and 49p each compared to £6.49 each in boots, I’ve tried them today and my hair feels lovely so I may stock up! I use Olaplex once a week too.

 

[Fudgecakes]

@Fudgecakes that's a shame. I was initially going to get the smaller sizes to try it just in case it didn't work.
It has been great, a lot of my hair has grown back too since using it. It's been really kind on my scalp.

I’m so glad it’s helped your hair! It smells amazing

 

[EyeSpy88]

Have you tried Nizoral shampoo? I have a sensitive scalp and as soon as I feel it getting agitated, I wash with Nizoral and it’s usually fine for a couple months! Had to use it more frequently when I first used it though.

Yeah, it worked for me for about 6 months as a regular shampoo and it’s like my scalp got immune to it and just ended up back at the start (which happened with a few I tried) x

 

[no-no]

I use morocanoil which costs about £50 for shampoo and conditioner but might switch as the hydrating shampoo is leaving my hair really knotty. My hair is coarse and Olaplex does nothing to it. Hairdressers never believe me but it doesn’t help at all, they just think you’re being tight not wanting to pay X amount extra for it. My salon used morrocanoil and I get a good finish with it but it’s all in the blow dry, clearly I swear you could use Alberto Balsam on my hair and it would look the same if it’s blown properly.

Who needs a nagging boyfriend who doesn’t understand hair/skincare prices hey, @Bae56 I’m glad you’ve found something that works for you. I’ve spent over a on skincare products in lockdown because I felt awful going out barefaced but too depressed to apply some makeup. My skin was clearing up nicely but now I’m too depressed to follow a proper skincare routine!

 

[They See Me Trolling...]

Thanks. Does applying it to dry hair help with washing it out?

I use it occasionally as I get a dry scalp, specifically that and not dandruff. Anyway, I only put it on my scalp and not through my hair and I just wash my hair twice rather than once if I’ve used it. My sister uses it in her hair as an overnight thing now and again and she said the same washes it twice. Both her and I only ever applied to dry hair rather than wet but I apply any hair mask if I use it to my hair when it’s dry prior to washing

 

[coconochanel]

Just wondering what shampoo/conditioner you use and recommend, I’ve got very thick long hair, slight wave and prone to frizz.
I’m currently using a shampoo and conditioner from Avon which is great as it has a lovely long lasting smell to it but was wondering if there is anything out there that doesn’t cost the earth that can combat frizz and make your hair smell great?!

I use Head and shoulders shampoo and Elvive conditioner that makes my hair smoot. Also Ouai hair oil is great for frizzy hair.

 

[gingerteacup]

I use Kerastase shampoo and conditioner or Maui Moisture. Kerastase is expensive, about £45 for both. Maui Moisture you can buy in Boots and most supermarkets but it’s still £9 a bottle.

I don’t use sulfates or silicones on my hair so I spend more. You get what you pay for. Cheap shampoo is full of crap

This is not directly true...I don’t care how much I spend on hair products but always look at ingredients. I used to spend over £300 on my hair a month but after dipping in and out of the curly girl method I currently use a £1 shampoo and conditioner that works for me which is sulphate and silicone free... Price doesn’t always mean quality...

 

[moimoi]

I bought the banana shampoo and conditioner from the Body Shop after seeing all the positive reviews, but I'm really not impressed. I think it's made my hair drier!

 

[DCICassieStuart]

On a similar note dry shampoo. Any recommendations? Not Batiste I saw brad Mondo recommend a foam one but can't remember the name. Just seen pantene do a new foam though

Aldi used to do a brilliant one, but they discontinued it (well I assume they did, can't get it in either of my local stores anyway) I use from Lidl now and it's pretty good, not as good as the Aldi one but much better than any of the branded ones. I don't like Batiste at all and wasn't keen on Colab either.

 

[Instawhut!]

Aww, I find that happens with a lot of people especially after going blonde! Then they all resort to hair extensions once they've had to chop off all the damaged hair. Hair extensions also cause bald spots too, due to them pulling on your scalp. Its a never ending vicious cycle.

I have black hair thats brown in the sun (we all say this right?) so I think I'd go for a caramel brown balayage to start and then once I get more bold, go for blonde but I'll have to be strict and stop the treatment once I notice any damage or fried ends.

Very sensible of you, and you will know if tou like it ithout a very extreme change. you see soooooo many people want ice white hair from naturally very dark after one session and its a bad idea, it just doesnt happen.

 

[Ladyloulou35]

Hi! I’m also bleach blonde and tried so many purple shampoos in between going to the salon and most of them have been rubbish! How is the Redken one? Been wanting to try that one so would love to know someone else’s opinion on it?

I have used all of them and never thought any of them made a difference, one of the girls at work uses Fudge shampoo, totally blonde I think it’s called, purple tube, used it tonight for the first time, amazing! Under a tenner on Amazon, I only wash my hair once a week, I wet it every day and use umberto giannini coconut jelly and scrunch it with a diffuser , it’s a beach wave bob.

 

[HankMcPrank]

I have prescription shampoo due to psoriasis. Small bottle at £9 a time

 

[Daisy.in.the.garden]

I used to spend a lot on shampoo and conditioner, probably about £30 for both. But lately I've cut back on everything and use Avon it's no worse than the expensive stuff in my opinion. Actually a lot of the Avon things I've tried I've been impressed with.

 

[Prinfluencer]

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