Cheap, Quality Products Under $5

[nymane]

Hey ladies,

I was just wondering...what hair care products do you LOVE that are $5 or less

I'll start:

Africa's Best Herbal oil...$2.49
HE LTR leave-in...$4-$5
Lustrasilk Shea & Mango Cholesterol (haven't used this in a while; I need to revisit it)...$2-$3
Shower comb...$2
Suave Naturals Conditioners/v05....$1-$2

 

[SimplyBlessed]

VO5!!!!!! - .99 love it, but actually starting to think it is toooo watery...
Eggs!!!! - best protein I can find
Honey!!!!
EVOO (depends on brand)
My shampoo bar - Shakaki (sp?)

Thinking about it...half of the products I use are under $5 lol

 

[ceebee3]

I like the following (some may be around $6-$7).

My very favorite $5 product is my BJ's wholesale brand volumizing conditioner, it is so very moisturizing and cheap. I get 40 oz for $5, can't beat it.

John Frieda - I love the whole line

Lustrasilk Shea Butter - $3

Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair - $5

Aphogee deep moisture - $5

Pantene deep conditioning masks and leave ins - I buy on sale and I've gotten for as low as $1.50

Olive Oil - I buy 3 liters at a time and it lasts a long time

Coconut Oil - $3 from ethnic grocery

HE Long Term Relationship

Glycerin

Aussie 3 Minute

Silk Drops serum

Garnier wax

 

[natstar]

Ya'll put all the good ones on here already! I'll add:
ecostyler gel,
Elasta QP conditioning shampoo,
ORS aloe shampoo

 

[Tene]

L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Conditioner
IC Fantasia Sparkelites Gel
ORS Twist and Lock Gel
Herbal Essence Hydralicious Conditioner

 

[prospurr4]

Let's see:

Suave and VO5 conditioners - $.99 (or less if there's a sale)
Giovanni Direct Leave-in - $4.89
99% Aloe Vera Gel - $.99
Motions Lavish Shampoo - $4.59

This basically sums up the staples in my regimen.

 

[nymane]

Let's see:

Suave and VO5 conditioners - $.99 (or less if there's a sale)
Giovanni Direct Leave-in - $4.89
99% Aloe Vera Gel - $.99
Motions Lavish Shampoo - $4.59

This basically sums up the staples in my regimen.

OoOoh I didn't know Giovanni Direct was under $5...I might give this a try in the future

I forgot to add...Lekair Cholesterol...$2-$3

 

[BlkOnyx488]

Cantu Leave in Conditioner 3.85
Amla Oil when I buy it on Ebay

 

[beana]

I think the entire Elasta QP line is a great value, and most of their products are under $5

Loreal Vive nutri gloss condit is good $4-5

CON shampoo

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Vo5 Strawberries and Cream Moisture Milks conditioner

My shower comb

Water (technically free even though I pay a bill)

Mane N Tail Original Conditioner/Shampoo

 

[Foxglove]

My new faves are trader joe nourish spa shampoo and condish

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Lemme See:

Those tiny bottles of Roux Porosity Control Cond., Mendex & Shampoo * I always Supersize tho'

Packets of ORS Replenishing (don't use but they're under $5.00)

The Packets of Conditioners at the Counter

I got Pure Grapeseed & Avacado Oils and Cold Pressed Castor for Under $5.00 Health Food Store

Mane 'N Tail Conditioner

Isoplus Neutralizing Color Coded Shampoo

Pkgs. Hennas & Indigo *I buy mine on-line so it's more.

Various Indian Oils i.e. Amla, Vatika, Brahmi etc....

Queen Helene Cholestrol or Organix Mayo Treatment

Vials of Fermodyl 619,233,etc.. *I always buy the 12 pk. tho'

Various Hair Gels

Coconut Milk & Coconut Creme

Apple Cider Vinegar

V05's

 

[redecouvert]

honey
acv
trader's joe nourish spa conditioner
shea butter (madina sells 1 pound for 3.99)
ayurvedic powders

edit: njoi creations and christine gant also offers products for less than 5 bucks that are amazing.

 

[darlingdiva]

ACV
Honey
V05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo
Castor Oil

 

[tocktick]

Pretty much everything in my regimen (even when the exchange rate is taken into account lol):

Olive oil
ACV
Herbal Essences It's a Curl Thing conditioner (purple bottle)
Aloe Vera Gel
Castor oil
Bentonite clay
Henna

 

[trevprit]

-heating caps for DC

-Elasta QP creme moisturing shampoo

-EQP shampoo for relaxed hair

-EQP Feels like silk

-small plastic jars ( i put my homemade hair butter or growth serum in there)

-coloring bottle (for homemade oils)

-Indian powders

-combs:

• rat-tail (for parting),
• pin-tail(for parting or removing small plaits and cornrows),
• Goody (for detangling)

-V05 and suave

 

[Barbara]

Shampoos: Cream of Nature (detangling/moisturizing formula), Elasta QP Cream Conditioning Shampoo

Conditioners: Silk Elements, Motions Moisture Plus (tube), Suave Humectant/Biolage, Mane N Tail, VO 5 Smoothies, Suave Milk and Honey and Coconut, ORS Replenishing Pak, and Le Kair Cholesterol Plus

Leave In Treatment: Infusium 23

Pomades: Softee Indian Hemp, TCB Naturals, Africa’s Best Super Gro, Wondergro Shea Butter Pomade, Vaseline mixed with oils and butters

Oils: Hairobics, Africa’s Best Herbal Oil, Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, African Royale Hot 6, Castor Oil

 

[Babiegirl220]

I love my Dollar Tree paddle brush for detangling= $1.10 w tax
Vatika oil= $3.49

 

[Zaz]

Hask Pure Shine frizz remedy, has same 2 ingredients as Sabino MB plus sunscreen. Isn't greasy and gives great shine

 

[Taina]

I guees i'm very cheap xD. Those are products comercialized in México that my hair loves

EVOO - 3 per lt
Coconut Oil - 2.50 per 120 ML
Garnier Fructis Oil Repair mask - 4.00
Garnier Fructis Oil Repair Leave in - 3.00
Garnier Fructis Oil Repais Conditioner - 4.00
TRESemme Thermal Recovery Shampoo/Conditioner - 5.00
TRESemme Thermal recovery leave in (to get straight hair with the iron) 2.50
HE totally twist leave in/shampoo/conditioner - 3.50
Folicure - 4.50

 

[MizzBrit]

shea butter- 1 pound for $5 on ebay
africa's best herbal oil-$1.97 at walmart
white rain/suave conditioners-$1
AVC-$0.89
baking soda-$0.55
Eco Styling Gel-$3.99
water-free

 

[rosalindb]

Organic ACV
Organic blackstrap molasses
Bicarbonate of Soda

 

[nymane]

Thanks ladies

 

[gymfreak336]

Naked Naturals shampoo and conditioner....I get it BOGO so it comes out to be about 3 bucks a piece
Organix coconut serum and coconut mousse
Smooth and Shine silk fusion conditioner in the buck....4 bucks and change
Sallys GVP Paul mitchell the conditioner knockoff

 

[MizzBrit]

bumpingggg

 

[morehairplease]

honey
acv
trader's joe nourish spa conditioner
shea butter (madina sells 1 pound for 3.99)
ayurvedic powders

edit: njoi creations and christine gant also offers products for less than 5 bucks that are amazing.

thanks for the Christine Gant link.....I am making a list now.

My cheap, quality products are:
blackstrap molasses
eggs
whipped honey
gelatine
acv
aloe vera juice
africa's best herbal hair oil
ayurvedic powders
baking soda
lemon juice
white rain/vo5 conditioners

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Naked Naturals shampoo and conditioner....I get it BOGO so it comes out to be about 3 bucks a piece
Organix coconut serum and coconut mousse
Smooth and Shine silk fusion conditioner in the buck....4 bucks and change
Sallys GVP Paul mitchell the conditioner knockoff

Love the bolded. Most of the stuff I use is pretty inexpensive.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
Aussie Moist (the huge bottle is closer to $6 but so worth it.)
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa poo & condish
LeKair Cholesterol Plus
Dabur Vatika oil
Cristophe Purely Natural poo & condish
Millcreek conditioners
ORS Lock & Twist, Ecostyler gels

 

[nymane]

Naked Naturals shampoo and conditioner....I get it BOGO so it comes out to be about 3 bucks a piece
Organix coconut serum and coconut mousse
Smooth and Shine silk fusion conditioner in the buck....4 bucks and change
Sallys GVP Paul mitchell the conditioner knockoff

Hey gymfreak,
I have a bottle of the Naked Naturals Conditioner (Shea Butter & Avocado), but I didn't try it yet. Do you find it moisturizing?

 

[ClassicBeauty]

Anything Garnier!!!
It's the best!

 

[gissellr78]

Aphogee, Aussie