Our Top 10 Haircare Brands From Drugstore To Luxe
We try to avoid bad hair days at all costs. Although there’s always mornings when our mane is running wild and we can do sweet FA to tame it. But the other 364 days of the year, we like to treat it with love, and that means a lot of products… Masks, deep conditioners, protective sprays, scrubs, you name it, we’ve tried it! So we decided to do a quick round-up of our fave hair-care brands (also because many of you asked about them), that we rely on daily to keep our hair in check. Here are 10 hair-care brands that work for all different kinds of hair and all different kinds of budgets!
1. Hask Hair
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What they do: Affordable, natural hair-care that’s free of any nasties
Price range: $5 to $10
What we love about HASK is it doesn’t matter what your hair type or particular concern, they’ll be an entire range of products that’ll fix it for less than $10, which is pretty insane! Plus, all of their products are free of sulfates and parabens, and are packed with exotic oils to nourish and hydrate your hair. There are 18 different collections in total; we’re currently using the Argan Oil Collection, and our hair is SO soft and shiny. Read our full review of the collections here.
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2. OUAI Haircare
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What they do: Easy-to-use styling solutions and hair-care products for It-girl hair
Price range: $12 to $40
Founded by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, OUAI is the It-girl essential. Inspired by the classic ‘French girl’ vibe – we’re talking that perfectly undone chic texture – the range has been our go-to for years. From leave-in conditioners and divinely smelling hair oils to incredibly formulated supplements and dry shampoo, Ouai just knows what your hair needs! We also love that it’s a little bit luxe without being crazy-expensive. Oh, and for all of you guys wondering, it’s pronounced ‘way’.
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3. Pump Haircare
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What they do: All-natural hair-care for fuller, thicker, healthier hair
Price range: $20 to $30
Made and designed in Australia, the entire Pump Haircare range is sulfate-free and environmentally friendly as it’s made from all-natural ingredients. The brand was founded by Aussie-based hairdresser Natasha, who was trying to find a solution for her own personal hair loss as a result of endometriosis. We tried the products and were instantly impressed with the results: the thickening mask literally thickened our hair, and the all-natural heat-protection spray made our hair look and feel amazing. Read our full review of our fave products here.
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4. Vernon François Hair
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What they do: Hydrating, nourishing products to let your naturally curly hair shine!
Price range: $15 to $30
Celebrity hairstylist (to goddesses Lupita N’yongo and Solange Knowles) and natural-hair lover, Vernon François created his own line to encourage everyone to embrace their natural hair and curl type. His range is about identifying and embracing your true texture – like kinky, coily, wavy, or S-curls – so you can give your hair the love and products it needs. Every product is uber-hydrating created to keep curls that are prone to dryness extra hydrated. There’s also a selection of accessories, including combs and a silk cap to prevent bed head that we LOVE! Check out Vernon’s tips for looking after your curl type here.
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5. Oribe
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What they do: Designer hair-care with intense formulas – loved by hair stylists!
Price range: $20 to $70
While we can’t deny Oribe ain’t cheap; you get what you pay for. The luxe hair care brand has gained a cult celebrity following for a reason, as each product is formulated with advanced technology and natural active ingredients to help style and nourish your locks. Their styling products are the go-to of Hollywood hair stylists, but their hair treatments are equally as worthy of praise. We love the Superfine Strong Hair Spray, $38; it smells divine, and it holds the hair so well while adding shine.
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6. Cantu
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What they do: Affordable hair-care to nourish the hair and bring that curl to life!
Price range: $10 and under
We discovered Cantu when we were researching the Curly Girl Method, and we’ve been using their products ever since. The products are designed to help you embrace your natural hair; whether that’s wavy, coils, curly or straight tresses. The one-of-a-kind formulas are all enriched with shea butter to hydrate even the thirstiest locks. And omg, they smell sooooo good: all the curly girls in the office are hooked!
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7. IGK
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What they do: Easy to style, innovative hair-care solutions
Price range: $20 to $30
IGK wasn’t created by just one world-renowned hairstylist but four; Aaron Grenia, Franck Izquierdo, Leo Izquierdo, and Chase Kusero. The four stylists came together to create easy styling solutions and hair-care solutions that their client and fellow stylists can use. The products are all crazy innovative, from bond-building maks, hair balms and smoothing serums to holographic hair sprays and glitter foams for festival season! Our fave to date is the No More Blow, $29, which is sprayed into towel-dried hair and helps it dry up to to 46% faster – and it actually does!!
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8. Kérastase
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What they do: Professional hair-care for salon ready hair.
Price range: $30 to $70
If you feel like spending on your hair-care, Kérastase is an obvious choice; it’s the number one professional hair care brand in the world. Whenever our locks are looking and feeling damaged, we immediately turn to Kérastase; it pretty much provides a salon-level treatment but at-home. Our fave products include the Crème Chronologiste Hair Mask, $62; it’ll bring life back into your hair within just one use as it’s infused with Vitamin A and E, as well as a trio of ceramides to strengthen the hair. The Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo, $33, is also a must-have for any blondes out there: it’ll restore your color by canceling out any brassy tones.
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9. Miriam Quevedo
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What they do: Seriously boujee haircare made with some of the most decadent ingredients EVER!
Price range: $25 to $65
Miriam Quevedo applies the same level of science and technology that they use for their skincare line to their hair range. The result? Intense formulas that are packed with active ingredients to target hair-loss, aging, as well as everyday hair concerns like greasy locks. Her range also features some of the most luxurious ingredients beauty has to offer; white caviar, platinum and diamond dust, and 24k gold, so if you’re feeling boujee, this is the brand for you!
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10. Garnier
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What they do: Drugstore hair-care that’ll replenish your locks daily
Price range: $10 and under
Last but not least is a drugstore classic; Garnier. We’ve been using their shampoos and conditioners daily for years and they leave our locks feeling super soft and shiny. There are nine hair care ranges in total; our fave is the Whole Blends range as it’s packed with natural ingredients like honey, coconut oil, and cocoa butter to hydrate and revitalize your locks. Plus, their hair masks are the bomb.com and are SO affordable.
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Let us know your fave hair-care brands in the comments below.
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