[Tabitha]

I’m looking for recommendations on affordable yet high-quality shampoos. My main priorities are finding a shampoo that is gentle on the hair, effective at cleaning, and doesn’t leave my hair feeling too dry or oily.

I would also appreciate suggestions for shampoos that cater to different hair types (e.g., oily, dry, curly, or damaged) and are easy to find in local stores or online.

Price is a key factor, so I’m hoping to find options that give good value for the money.

Are there any shampoos you’ve tried that offer a good balance between price and performance?

I’d love to hear your suggestions and any specific brands or products you’ve had positive experiences with!

Thank you in advance!

[Phillips]

Your age, your hair texture and your hair color make a difference in all of this.

[Jennifer]

Shampoo bars, I like “love beauty and planet” or the trader Joe’s shampoo bar. They last a long time.

I put mine in a mesh bag and hang it to dry between shampooing

[Cheryl]

I barely wash my hair, but Kirkland brand is fairly cheap and better than Pantene.

[Billie]

I no longer use shampoo. I found it stripped my hair of natural oils and caused my scalp to produce even more oil.

Instead, I simply massaged conditioner through my hair and scalp, then rinsed as usual

[Donna]

Always be scanning for expensive shampoo marked down,then stock up. I always have good shampoo on hand that way.

If you need shampoo right away, Mane n Tail is good, you get a huge bottle for around $7.

[Cameron]

Bulk shampoo on amazon no parables dyes perfumes ginger lilly huge bottle

[Cat]

None. I went poo less years ago. Rinse my hair with diluted vinegar. Sometimes use a mild baking soda wash if it feels greasy or has buildup.

Occasionally use a rosemary tea infusion for greys.

[Marlies]

CASTILE, all natural ingredients, use as body wash too!! Used this for years, in liquid or bars…

Many toxins in others

[Adrienne]

A good quality shampoo is worth it. You can wash way less often and use less. I get biolage from Ulta when it’s on sale.

With 4 of us using the bottle, the big bottle will last us 2-3 months and it was $15-20.

[Barbara]

Buy good shampoo and it will last longer than multiple bottles of cheaper shampoo.

[Susie]

If you have TJ Maxx and Marshall’s nearby, they have high end shampoos at discount prices.

[Barbara]

I get a luxury shampoo at Dollar Tree for $2.50. A little goes a long way and makes your hair feel great.

Get the soap out with white vinegar.

[Trish]

Don’t. It’s your hair forever. In fact, I would support you being extravagant on this purchase.

[Tammy]

Baking soda. Rub a handful in wet hair and rinse. It works great and so very cheap.

[Shirley]

I make my own soap. It cleans the scalp very well that I can last at least 2 days during summer without feeling greasy at all

[Michelle]

I use VO5 or Equate brand from Walmart. I only shampoo my hair every 3rd day. I get many compliments on how soft and shiny my hair is.

[Missie]

I use a bar made locally. $6 lasts a year. No plastic, packaging and supported a local business.

[Michelle]

My best friend is a hairstylist at a high end salon (for many years). I asked her what was the best cheapest shampoo and conditioner I could buy, and she told me to use Dove.

Next would be Biolage.

[Sofie]

Buy the best shampoo you can afford and go as long as you can between shampoos.

Also use a small amount for various reasons.

[Kristin]

Baking soda mix for “shampoo” and diluted apple cider vinegar for “conditioner”.

[Christine]

We’ve been using Trader Joe’s shampoo for several years. It’s $4 a bottle and is sodium laurel sulfate free.

[Sunny]

I don’t skimp on shampoo. BUT, I only have to buy 1 bottle every 10-12 months… I wash my hair 2-3-ish times a week. I noticed that it got LESS greasy when I shampoo less.

Sometimes I only rinse and it actually is ok, really.

I don’t have any scalp issues anymore either with shampooing less.

I plan my shampooing in case I want to “do my hair” for an event.

My haircut is about $65 twice a year and it is cut so well that I don’t have to do anything to it.

That’s ME. Everyone is different.

[Colleen]

My mom had kinky curly hair. The only shampoo she could use that wouldn’t tangle her hair into a mess was Prell.

I still use it.

[Lisa]

V-05 is about the cheapest and it works fine for me.

[Michele]

Coupons, sales and do the math per oz. Get what you love or try new one. You only need a tiny bit, wash your hair less often and pamper yourself

[Allison]

I just bought the Ginger and Lily farms from Amazon that someone here recommended. It is whole gallon, so I took a huge chance buying the shampoo and conditioner.

I have used a couple of times and I love it! It’s like $22 a gallon.

I expect it to last me a year.

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