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The Best Drugstore Hair Care Products

Starting at just $5.
The Best Drugstore Hair Care Products

Turns out, you don’t have to break the bank on fancy shampoos and hair masks to get a commercial-worthy mane. These great buys will up your chances of a great hair day—at a fraction of the cost.

Tresemmé

Between Washes Volumizing Dry Shampoo, $5, walmart.ca

“I love working on hair that has some grit, especially when doing braids or updos. This product gives great bang for your buck!” —Wendy Rorong, makeup and hair artist

Tresemmé Between Washes Volumizing Dry Shampoo

Herbal Essences

Birch Bark Extract Shampoo and Conditioner, $10, amazon.ca

“This line is the first mass-market shampoo and conditioner to be verified by the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit that assesses the relative toxicity of thousands of personal-care products.” —Charlotte Herrold, deputy editor, Flare

Herbal Essences Birch Bark Extract Shampoo and Conditioner

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Live Clean

Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo, $7, walmart.ca

“As a stylist who suffers from psoriasis and alopecia, I’ve learned that maintaining a healthy scalp is necessary for full, healthy hair. Along with my prescribed medications, this shampoo recently became a favourite.” —Alicia Melanson, master stylist and makeup artist

Live Clean Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo

Maui Moisture

Revive & Hydrate Shea Butter Hair Mask, $10, londondrugs.com

“Thanks to over a decade of bleaching, my hair is mega dry. This hair mask holds up against its pricier counterparts and swaps out nasties like parabens, silicones and sulphates for rich shea butter and coconut oil.” —Emily MacCulloch, contributing style editor, Chatelaine

Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Shea Butter Hair Mask

John Frieda

Flawless Recovery Deep Conditioner, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“In just a few minutes, ragged ends are spun into shimmering silk— without feeling heavy or greasy. I’m convinced it has spared me the inevitable damage that comes with transitioning from brown to blond.” —Katherine Flemming, beauty writer and editor

John Frieda Flawless Recovery Deep Conditioner

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Pantene Pro V

Charcoal Shampoo and Conditioner, $8, londondrugs.com

“Just as my skin gets oilier in the summer, so does my hair—ugh! Made with activated charcoal and mint, this duo leaves my hair feeling clean and fresh. Plus, both products are silicone-free.” —Jessica Desjardins, beauty expert

Pantene Pro V Charcoal Shampoo and Conditioner

L’Oréal Paris

Elnett Hairspray, $17, well.ca

“It’s a classic, it works and the price is right. No wonder it’s a staple in the kits of so many editorial stylists.” —Sam Stonehouse, salon director

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray

Shea Moisture

Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie, $19, amazon.ca

“As a woman with super curly Afro-textured hair, I’m always on the lookout for products that boost moisture and definition. Loaded with shea butter, coconut oil, hibiscus, silk protein and neem oil, this leave-in treatment checks those boxes.” —Natasha Bruno, beauty writer

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

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Marc Anthony

Hydrating Coconut Oil Volume Hairspray, $11, walmart.ca

“The hold is strong yet flexible; it doesn’t flake or harden to a crisp; it shields against humidity, provides volume and lasts. It’s also sulphate-, phthalate- and paraben-free.” —Christine Cho, makeup artist and on-air beauty expert

Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil Volume Hairspray

Klorane

Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $16, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“This product has a super fine spray, and it doesn’t feel gritty. It comes in darker colours, too, but I find the original formula works fine with my black hair.” —Susana Hong, makeup and hair artist

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Cake Beauty

The Locks Smith Hydrating Dry Conditioner Spray, $15, cakebeauty.com

“My dry, naturally curly heat-styled hair never looks as good as when I spray the ends with this nourishing dry conditioner. It also doesn’t weigh hair down.” —Bahar Niramwalla, beauty expert

Cake Beauty The Locks Smith Hydrating Dry Conditioner Spray

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Head & Shoulders

Classic Clean Shampoo, $5, walmart.ca

“In an effort to wash my hair less, I rely on dry shampoo. The inevitable result is lots of product buildup—which this shampoo easily takes care of!” —Alexandra Ward, editor

Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo

Toppik

Hair Building Fibers, $29, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“I love Toppik. It’s easy to apply, comes in a variety of shades and really creates the illusion of more hair.” —Helen Kenny, hairstylist

Toppik Hair Building Fibers

Love, Beauty & Planet

Murumuru Butter & Rose Conditioner, $8, walmart.ca

“Not only does it smell amazing, but it doesn’t weigh down my super fine hair. It’s also rare to find a drugstore brand that really pays attention to its carbon footprint.” —Simone Olivero, senior editor, Today’s Parent

Love, Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Conditioner

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Garnier

Fructis Style Big Volume Spray, $6, londondrugs.com

“Hairspray is my most treasured styling product, and I go through a lot. This one is lightweight and affordable, and it doesn’t weigh down my fine hair.” —Tara MacInnis, style writer

Garnier Fructis Style Big Volume Spray

L’Oréal Paris

Féria High Intensity Shimmering Colour, $10, walmart.ca

“Féria is my favourite at-home colour. It’s pretty foolproof to apply and stains skin far less than other brands. I even like the way the colour fades, which isn’t always the case with reds.” —Andrea Karr, beauty writer

L'Oréal Paris Féria High Intensity Shimmering Colour

John Frieda

Secret Weapon Touch-Up Crème, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca

“After styling, I like to work this finishing cream into my hands and apply to the areas that need a little extra shine and control.” —Jason Lee, hairstylist

John Frieda Secret Weapon Touch-Up Crème

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Dove

Daily Moisture Shampoo, $9, well.ca

“There are some products you just can’t quit, and for me, Dove shampoo is one of them. The fresh scent, great lather and affordable price tag mean I always have a bottle on hand.” —Erinn Stewart, style writer

Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo

Marc Anthony

Strictly Curls Curl Enhancing Styling Foam, $11, well.ca

“I’ve never found a mousse quite like this. It provides soft (not crunchy) hold for my wavy-curly hair.” —Sasha Emmons, director, lifestyle content, St. Joseph Communications

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Enhancing Styling Foam

Cake

The All Powderful Tinted Dry Shampoo Powder, $15, cakebeauty.com

“I’m busy, so I love dry shampoo. But I don’t love the white residue many leave on my dark hair. This one is dark enough to blend in, plus it smells lovely.” —Gillian Grace, deputy editor, Chatelaine

Cake The All Powderful Tinted Dry Shampoo Powder

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