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Inexpensive products for luxurious locks.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising review: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would of thought this brand would work on my hair. I have always used ethnic hair products and stayed away from brands such as this one because of the alcohol consumption. I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen. Thank you so much!! ♥️" —Theressa Hailey
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
Promising review: "I use this every time I blow dry my hair. Even with my thick hair I can have it completely dry in less than five minutes. Leaves the hair feeling smooth and soft. I even find that I don't need to restyle my hair the next day even after sleeping on it." —blackrose
Get the original scent from Amazon for $6.49 (available in tons of scents and colors for blending into hair).
Promising review: "Tried the rest, this one is the best. I have long, thick hair that usually stays pretty clean if I wash it every other day, but I've been trying to make curls last the elusive third day. I've tried several kinds of spray dry shampoo and always found that they either didn't do a good job absorbing the oil, or stayed white no matter what I did to rub them in, often both. I tried the original formula/scent, & I think it smells lovely. The spray goes on white (I didn't try the tinted kind) & then you massage it in for 30 seconds & BOOM. Body & volume like crazy, no greasy spots. This is definitely going into the new 'must have' for me. I can't emphasize this enough, I have used it on clean hair just to boost the volume!" —Susurrus
This won best inexpensive dry shampoo on BuzzFeed Reviews!
Get it from Kinky Tresses for $9.
Promising review: "This oil really surprised me. My attitude with oils was always, an oil is an oil. But there is something with this oil combination that makes a big difference in my hair. Even though it's an oil it makes my hair feel so hydrated, I can't explain it. It just works. I buy 3 bottles at a time now." —Candice K.
Kinky Tresses is a Black woman–owned company that makes products for natural hair — and all of their products are nontoxic and cruelty-free. The founder is a former lab scientist, so you know you'll get ~results~.
The nylon bristles glide through hair, while the boar bristles help guide natural oils along your hair to condition it. Plus the pointed end of the handle is great for sectioning off hair.
Get it from Amazon for $9.78.
Promising review: "This is the best teasing brush I've ever found. My hair can get so big. Like, insanely big. I would recommend this 100%." —Colleen Grate
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "This is great!!! I always hate having the towel fall off my head, plus a normal towel is actually damaging for your hair. This just works so well, stays on, and reduces frizz. I had to buy a few more because I love it so much. Seriously, everyone with hair past your ears needs this." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "I have super fine hair and have tons of flyaways and so does my daughter. Whenever I pull my hair back it always looks messy. I tried this product on a day I decided that it would be ponytail day. Usually, within an hour I have tons of fly aways and it looks like I didn't brush my hair before I pulled it up. This is not the case anymore. It looks polished for the whole day. My daughter's hair looked just as nice when she left for school than when she got home from school. This is a product that will be a staple in our home from now on." —Mel
I use this as a budget-friendly deep conditioner, and I really like it! It detangles like a dream and adds great shine.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 or from Prime Pantry for $4.99.
Promising review: "Love it! Used it once and the next morning, while rushing kids to school, a few people complemented my hair. I hadn't even brushed it, and it reaches the middle of my back. It looked managed, full and healthy after one use. I tend to have 'fly aways' or frizzies popping up, but even after sleeping, my hair looked groomed. This has been my go to off/on for nearly 30 years to help deep condition and repair my dry, damaged hair." —DeborahMcGrath
Get a set of five clips from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four lengths and 34 colors).
Promising review: "I CANT BELIEVE ALL THE MONEY I SPENT on natural hair extensions until I got this ones. OMG I'm so amazed by how natural they look. They are super voluminous and soft. I bought two since my hair is really short and i like to use a huge amount of hair, but even with one you can rock lots of hairstyles. Thank you so much for this product!!! In the picture I'm wearing only one and you can tell how good they are." —JE
Learn more about these extensions in our full write-up.
This is the same brand that makes the MIlky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask so many people swear by (and it looks damn cool). One reviewer even says this is *better* than Olaplex No. 3 ($28).
Get it from Amazon for $8.28.
Promising review: "I've been very careful when lightening my hair, but the straw feeling is sometimes inevitable when bleached. THIS PRODUCT IS MAGIC. I've always gone to my hairdresser when coloring so I've been fortunate to have my hair stay pretty nice but this made a world of a difference. My hair is like silk, or soft butter. So incredibly soft and shiny, I feel like a walking hair commercial. My hair feels so moisturized and healthy, just as soft if not softer than my hair was prior to coloring (been highlighting for 5 years now). Will be buying more before I run out, I will never stop using this product. FYI my natural color is the dark brown at the roots and my hair looks healthier than a natural blonde IMO :) ADD TO YOUR CART YOU WONT REGRET. After you shampoo, load your hair up and do the rest of your shower, heck have it be a long shower bc you deserve it, and rinse out with lukewarm water." —Meghan Davey
And check out the BuzzFeed editor pictured above's review for her first-hand experience (it's #1 in the post)!
Get it from Amazon for $5.69.
Promising review: "I've tried EVERY product available for black or biracial women. All pretty expensive and none really worked. I did not have high hopes for this because it was SO cheap, but I've tried all Cantu products including co-wash, deep conditioning mask, and this curl activator — and I can honestly say I do not recognize my hair! It's like I'm wearing a wig or weave. My curls are so defined and soft and perfect. It's really unreal! I seriously cannot say how much I love this product AND it's SO cheap!! In this case you DON'T get what you pay for... you get SO much more!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Fantastic brush! I have fine hair but I have a ton of it and I've had trouble finding brushes that would actually hold on to my hair as I blew it dry. This one really works! whatever that rubber material is, it really will hold on to your hair! I love it!" —Kathy Adreon
Get it from Amazon for $9.30+ (available in 11 colors).
Promising review: "I wanted to try out pink hair before doing it more permanent and was really pleased with this. I started with dark-medium blonde hair and it turned out so cute. It was easy to apply. I like that I got tonal differences where my hair was highlighted. Left my hair in really good condition. Really fun!" —JixKnits
I've used the pink one a *bunch* of times, and it's great! Check out my full review to learn all about it.
Get it from Amazon for $3.66.
Promising review: "I have super fine, limp, no-body hair. I have tried for years to find a hairspray that would give me a lasting hold. At least longer than fixing my hair and walking to the car. I HAVE NOW FOUND IT!! I can now curl my hair on a humid day and still have curls the next day. This STUFF IS A-MAZING!!! A little goes a long way. And is smells fantastic! You don't smell like you've just sprayed a gallon of sticky Aquanet on your head. You know the smell.. I've had everyone I know buy it and they all love it too. If you're like me, BUY IT! You won't regret it! I want to purchase stocks, this one is a winner!" —When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
I'm not grey (yet) but my mom swears by this spray to cover up her roots between single processes — and it looks great!
Get it from Amazon for $7.39+ (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "Love this stuff! Where has it been my whole life? I have been coloring my roots like a mad-woman having no idea that this stuff existed. What a life saver. My hair grows super fast (literally an inch a month) so I was constantly coloring my roots. Now, I go to the salon less frequently and use this to cover my gray in-between. I do recommend using this BEFORE applying make-up. Apply and blend into hairline with a make-up sponge. For roots on top, just simply spray. Works awesome. I do wish the spray came out slower. That is my one complaint. If it came out slower, you could control it better." —AK
Get it from Curls Dynasty for $9.99.
Promising review: "Excellent product love it! Lifetime customer...if the formula doesn't change and don't sell out to a market that doesn't know our hair. I will continue to support small black owned businesses. Suggestion... provide options for larger container sizes. I don't mind spending more for a great product! Much success to you." —Kristal B.
Curls Dynasty is a Black woman–owned business that creates products for people who are transitioning to natural hair or already wear it natural. No harsh ingredients, preservatives or fragrances here!
If you find that it gets stretched out after repeated use, just submerge it in warm-to-hot water!
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.75 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE these. Lately I've been on a quest to not wash my hair every time I go to the gym, and though it's been tough to adjust, my hair looks exactly the same after working out when I take these out! I don't know how they do it but it's magic! (Well, my hair is still sweaty, but other than that it looks the same) Recommend!" —Tegan George
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 each (available in four sizes and 24 colors and patterns).
Promising review: "Life-changing! I was originally looking for silk pillow cases, but decided to give these a try because they were a better price. I am not disappointed! I have seen a noticeable difference in my hair in the mornings and overall they are so smooth and comfortable to sleep on. I’ve washed them several times and haven’t seen a difference in the quality. I would buy again." —Kate
It comes in six varieties:
* Coconut (to nourish and repair hair)
* Shea (to strengthen and prevent breakage)
* Rose (to smooth and stop frizz in its tracks)
* Açai (to protect color and boost radiance)
* Aloe (to condition and reduce frizz)
* Dragonfruit (to add shine and protect)
Get them from Sephora for $5 each.
Promising review: "I was vacationing in Maui and had the foresight to bring this sucker with me. After three days on a catamaran, my hair was WRECKED, with no hope of a brushing without losing fistfuls of hair. When we got to our hotel, I rinsed my hair and put this in overnight, and my hair was SO soft and wonderful the next day. This stuff saved me!" —Shanbone
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "These things are AWESOME. I have very long, fine/pin-straight hair and these curlers gave my hair so much bounce. Since I wash my hair every other day I used these when my hair was dry and left them in overnight. I was expecting my hair to look like a frizzy poodle mess...but no. Since my hair is so long I didn't use a size smaller than the orange ones and I have perfect wavy curls. I did brush the curls out a bit with a round brush because I don't personally care for perfect ringlets. Results are awesome!! Love love love!" —Brianna
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $8.59+ (also available in all black and a rainbow pack).
Promising review: "Life saver of a hair tie. My hair is a couple inches short of four feet long, and my wife said these are the only ones she would use on my hair. No matter how far they are stretched, they shrink right back down to size. I'm a roofer and even with the wear and tear of everyday work, they are very durable." —716icko
Get it from Amazon for $9.45.
Promising review: "One of my favorite hair products. I have fine, wavy hair, but it tends to be frizzy if I just let it air dry on its own. This product contains the frizz. I can just use this alone, let my hair air dry and will have nice contained messy beach waves without the frizz. They product has helped me reduce my reliance on blow dryers and flat irons to style my hair." —Felicia Martin
Get the one on the left from Amazon for $8.59+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "It is one of my favorite products I've ever had, and I preach the wonders of this thing to anyone and everyone who will listen. Since purchasing it, I have cut down my use on shampoo and conditioner by HALF. I have long, color treated, mildly damaged hair, so I used to go through shampoo and conditioner like WATER. Now I don't feel so guilty about purchasing more expensive products because this little tool makes it go SUCH a long way. It lathers beautifully, cleans my scalp, and distributes conditioner evenly. Also, the feeling is spine-tingling, literally like having a tiny hair stylist just washing your hair for you. The best part is, it gets my hair SO CLEAN that I don't need to wash as often either, which is the cherry on top. Seriously, do yourself a favor, treat yo' self, and get the thing. You won't regret it." —Allison Brittain
Get them from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "OMG! THESE are TOTALLY GORGEOUS! Plus I don't know when I ever got a better value for my money! These are gorgeous! They're good size not too small. They're beautifully made. And they are truly elegant. Again I say I don't believe that I ever got better value for my money on Amazon or in any other corner of the internet. I was so delighted when I open the box." —TexasMermaid
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "The best hair ties I've ever used. I have really long thick hair, and the regular goody hair ties I used to get at the store would always lose their elasticity, and my ponytail would not stay in place. With these hair ties, I do not have that problem. My ponytail stays put, even when I'm working out. They retain their elasticity, and the hair does not get tangled in them. Definitely recommended." —L.M.
It'll warm up golden blondes, cool down brassy blondes, revive copper and red colors, and add depth to warm browns — just choose your shade!
Get it from CVS for $7.99 (available in five shades).
Promising review: "This is amazing! This color revived works better than any other drug store one Ive purchased! The smell is very pleasant" —Trista Kottke
Reader, I love these scrunchies for my curly-frizzy-coarse and dry dry dry hair. I travel in them (they saved my hair on a looooooong set of flights to and from Australia this past January), sleep in them EVERY NIGHT, and I even wear them out when my hair is dirty and it's ~low bun time~ to dress it up a bit. I have absolutely noticed a reduction in breakage and the strands that cascade to the floor when I take my hair down in the morning for styling. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option to just add a little TLC to your hair care, I absolutely recommend these bbs. And in several months of constant use, there's been no stretching out, even though I have quite a bit of hair.
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in black).
Get it from Amazon for $5.15.
Promising review: "Great product! This shampoo removed months/years of product build-up in my hair that I didn't even know I had. After just one wash, my hair felt lighter, finer, more voluminous, and I needed less styling products to achieve the same results. But be careful not to use this too often as it can dry out your hair. I have long, dark fine hair and I use this about once every 2 weeks, or once every 4-5 washes." —Kat
Promising review: "I was recently introduced to this gel during my very first appointment at a salon that specializes in curly hair. In all honesty, I had given up on using hair gel to define my curls during the early stages of my natural hair journey because the gel available in most stores would either flake horribly or make your hair sticky or hard. They were terrible. Not this gel. It's truly wonderful. It will do what you ask it to do without the flaking, stickiness, or hardness. I have basically a 4A curl pattern and it does a great job of defining my curls. I typically wear a wash and go and it lasts until I wash my hair again. My curls are defined even after my hair gets smushed overnight due to the bonnet. I typically use homemade shea butter to stretch my hair out again. No more struggle with my hair before I have to go to work." —Angela Taylor
Get a two-ounce jar from Wonder Curl for $5 (also available in a larger size for $15).
Wonder Curl is a Black woman–owned brand — it's also vegan and comes in eco-friendly packaging! The Get Set Jelly was owner Scarlett Rocourt's first product, and it's still one of the brand's best-selling items.
And the buttons are recessed so you don't accidentally shut it off mid-curl.
Get it from Amazon for $11.89.
Promising review: "For the price you really can’t beat the quality of this curling iron! This product outdoes past curling irons I have paid double or triple for! The product heats up fast, allows you to choose the level of heat intensity, and provides clear instructions on which setting you should choose for your hair type." —Nicole Hohlt
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.