Like it or not, even your tresses need some pampering and r&r, no matter what age you may be. With so many product offerings in the market, it’s hard to navigate through all of them, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Here’s a list of affordable haircare products that won’t burn a hole in your pocket, and is worth every penny spent –
OIL
You may think that your shampoo and conditioner routine is doing the trick, but the real goodness your hair needs comes from the oil you nourish it with. Besides providing your hair with all the nutrients essential for its growth, it also tames frizzy hair which is perfect if you’re someone who lives in a city that sees a lot of humid weather. The Parachute Advanced Aloe Vera Enriched Coconut oil is pocket friendly, and makes your hair stronger, softer, and silkier. As the name suggests, the oil is also enriched with aloe vera, nourishes and restores luster to damaged and dull hair
Cost – Rs. 75
HAIR MASK
While oil application is a great first step for hair care, most of its benefits are washed away by shampoo. Apart from being a great way to pamper your scalp, it is a full-proof way to moisturize you scalp, it also helps to prevent dryness and dandruff, and is a great way to balance natural oils. One such affordable and effective hairmask is the L’oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Masque. It targets 5 main signs of hair damage – hair fall, dryness, roughness, overall damage and split ends
Cost – Rs. 365
Hair Serums
Hair Serums have become the holy grail of hair products, and rightly so! The application of hair serum reduces tangles, and gives a smooth, voluminous finish to the hair. It also protects the hair from external damage as a result of humidity or any other mediums. The Streax professional Vitariche Gloss hair serum is one of the most top rated serums in the market. It comes with ultimate frizz-free formula that instantly seals silky smoothness into hair cuticles. It is enriched with Vitamin E smoothens rough and damaged strands to make them shiny and frizz-free.
Cost – Rs. 189
Heat Protection Spray
Straightening, curling, or blowdrying your hair can cause a great deal of damage to your hair because of the heat generated from these appliances, and a protection spray is a sure-shot way of securing your hair from that damage. It locks in your hair’s natural moisture, and acts as a protective barrier over your cuticles. The Gliss Total Repair Heat protection Spray has a formula that protects your hair effectively, provides moisture and cares without overweighing, smoothens hair and reduces frizz.
Cost – Rs. 450
Dry Shampoo
If you’re on 3rd day hair but have absolutely no time for an elaborate hairwash, dry shampoo is the answer to all your prayers! Another holy grail, dry shampoo refreshes your scalp, and prevents your hair from becoming too dry. The Batiste Dry Shampoo is all you need for a last minute quick fix. It also hydrates the scalp by taking away the excess buildup of oils, and leaves your hair looking as good as new.
Cost – rs. 269 for 50 ml
