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While you could splurge on a luxury shampoo, you dont have to.
All you need is a formula from the drugstore.
For example, someone with thick,curly hairwill want a formula loaded with hydration to prevent dryness.
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We considered our own shower preferences before consulting with hair care experts to land on these stellar drugstore shampoos.
Once hair dries, it looks glossy and feels silky smooth.
Despite using high-end shampoos, I couldnt find a solution to the shedding.
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It smells great, is cost-effective, and hydrates and softens hair.
Some shampoos weigh hair down even more, making it a near-impossible task.
One such formula is this shampoo from Monday Haircare.
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Plus, a little goes a long way.
It lathers nicely, rinses easily, and imparts gorgeous shine.
Over the years, it has quickly become one of my most recommended products and garnered the most compliments.
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News editorBella Cacciatoreloves this for her bleached hair.
I love that it has peptides and proteins to strengthen and repair my hair from the inside out.
I love that it has bond-repairing benefits at a drugstore price.
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Despite the dense oil, it feels lightweight and doesnt weigh hair down.
(So much so that she doesnt need to usepurple shampoo.)
Despite the fact that its sulfate-free, it lathers nicely and rinses easily.
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If your scalp is dry, itchy, or tight, you may be over-cleansing, she explains.
If your scalp feels oily or hasdandruff, you may be under-cleansing.
Generally speaking, the coarser your hair, the less often youll need to wash it.
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As with all beauty products, drugstore shampoos certainly do expire.
She has been covering hair care for Byrdie, among other cosmetic and fashion-related topics, since 2022.
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