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My Budget Hair Care Routine for Fuller, Healthier Hair
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items I have been dealing with hair loss for years and also two rounds of postpartum hairloss. I’m sharing my favorite budget-friendly hair care finds and recommendations from postpartum hair care to dry, damaged and fragile hair. Beautiful hair doesn’t ha...
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Things that worked for my hairloss
Budget drugstore products for dry damaged hair
Styling products for fine thin hair
Hair accessories
Things that worked for my hairloss
Dealing with general hair loss for years and then postpartum hair loss can be frustrating, I know because I went through it twice 🫠 so I’ve put together some products that I personally used and worked for me if you’re trying to stop hair fall and su...
This supplement made me see less shedding in the shower within 3-4 weeks, followed by "baby hairs" and increased fullness by month three. This lemon-flavored dietary supplement is formulated to support hair health from within and is a simple addition...
Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements | Advanced Hair Health Supplement for Fuller, Stronger Hair
This pumpkin seed oil supplement combines cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil with saw palmetto. It was one of the things that made a huge difference in my hair regrowth! Always check with your healthcare professional before taking supplements, especially ...
Micro Ingredients Pumpkin Seed Oil w/ Saw Palmetto
This derma stamp is a scalp care tool to explore if you're interested in microneedling as part of your hair care routine. Follow the product's hygiene instructions carefully, and don't share the tool. But this is one thing I'm consistently doing till...
ROSELYNBOUTIQUE Derma Roller 0.25mm Titanium
Nizoral 1% ketoconazole shampoo helps treat dandruff and flaky, itchy scalps. Also a DHT blocker, so it worked for my hair loss. I'm using it twice weekly and has definitely helped reducing my hair fall. So easy, cheap and it works!
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole
This supplement combines collagen peptides with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in an unflavored powder that's easy to add to your daily routine. Very convenient. I have added this to help with my hair regrowth and I do see the difference!
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder
This Scalp Massager is waterproof and designed to help massage the scalp while shampooing or unwinding after a long day. The massage is the best feeling ever. Feels like you are at a salon. The massager is super gentle. You do not feel pain in your s...
COMFIER Waterproof Electric Scalp Massager
This serum is a lightweight, gel-like texture, absorbs quickly without making the roots feel greasy or heavy. Very nice, light fragrance. I personally saw decrease in hair shedding in less than 2 months of consistent daily use!
Kerastase Genesis Daily Strengthening Serum
This is a peptide hair serum i also use and worked for my hair. Non greasy, a light smell. it helped me with regrowth but doesnt seem to help with hair fall.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
It cleans my hair thoroughly and helps remove buildup without leaving it feeling overly dry. My hair feels fresh, light, and much cleaner after washing. I don’t use it every day, but it’s perfect when my hair starts feeling weighed down or dull.
L'Oreal Everpure Clarify Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Budget drugstore products for dry damaged hair
If your hair is feeling dry, brittle, frizzy or damaged, these are some of the products I have used and loved for bringing softness, strength and shine back into my routine. I’ve included everything that helped give my dry and damaged hair some extra...
One of my go-to picks for dry, frizzy or damaged hair! It helps add hydration, smoothness and shine while taming frizz. I love using it as pre-shampoo treatment. Just apply oil to the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair at least 20 minutes (or up to an ...
OGX - Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil
This is one of my favorite hair masks, and I will definitely keep repurchasing it. My hair is fine to medium in texture, has been damaged by bleaching and frequent heat styling. Some hair treatments can weigh my hair down, but this one doesn’t. It le...
Dove Hair Bond Strength 10in1 Serum Mask
I love this mask! It really makes my hair a lot softer and more manageable. It smells great too! It’s a bit thicker in consistency, which is why I use it as a mask rather than a conditioner. My hair is shinier and less frizzy after using this. I have...
Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Conditioner
this mask is slightly expensive but you need only a small amount every use. It helped repair my heat damaged, bleached hair. And i saw a difference in just 2-3 uses! Since it's a leave in mask, it's so convenient no need to wait in the shower to rins...
Mini Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
These hair towels are thick and super soft. They absorb the water out of my hair like nothing else, cutting down on drying time. They fit great not too big or too small. Also cuts down on frizz big time. An absolute lifesaver for daily use.
Hicober Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap 3-Pack
No frizz, dried perfectly to apply hair products. Sure, it’s definitely pricier than other products on the market, but the premium quality really shows. When I wear this with totally wet hair, I do not know my hair is wet because of how dry it keeps ...
Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap - Leopard
This shampoo is sulfate free, and yet is able to cleanse thoroughly without stripping away the moisture in my hair and scalp. My hair was noticeably softer and easier to detangle. It's a cheaper option for a good bond repair shampoo.
L'Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Shampoo
Styling products for fine thin hair
my hair is very fine and I don't have much volume so there was a lot of trial and error to find the right products that works for my hair type. These are the styling products I now live by!
I love this dryer/styler!! Saves me so much time fixing my hair and I absolutely love the finish! Easy to use and change out the styling pieces. I get so many compliments on my hair.
Shark FlexStyle Air Multi-Styler & Curlers
I love this heat protectant spray. It does a fantastic job of protecting my hair from heat damage whenever I use my flat iron or blow dryer. The mist is super fine and even, so it doesn't weigh my hair down or leave any greasy or sticky residue. It k...
L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Sleek It Iron
I have tried many different heat protectants over the years and nothing compares to how well this product works for my long, fine hair. It has such an amazing scent that leaves my hair smelling fresh long after I’m done styling. The spray is lightwei...
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
They’ve worked really well for me. I lightly dampen my hair with a spray bottle, wrap my hair around the curler, and let it set overnight. I didn't have any discomfort or issues sleeping with it in. The curls come out really nice and, most importantl...
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curls Set - Sunset
I love this stuff! I have fine flat hair, and most products are too heavy for my hair. But this one gave me so much volume. Makes my hair feel fuller after i blow dry it. It provides volume and holds the style really well
Mini Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer - COLOR WOW
My roots go flat within a couple of hours, especially on top. This spray works so good. Just a few spritzes at the roots of damp hair gives visible lift after blow drying. Doesnt feel heavy or coated. Holds shape all day. No sticky stiff feeling, i c...
Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray - COLOR WOW
This dry shampoo actually makes hair feel clean rather than just masking oil. It absorbs oil, sweat and odor effectively. Hair looks fresh in between washes. Has lightweight, residue free finish. Nice grapefruit fragrance.
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo - Living Proof
Hair accessories
I switched to silk pillowcase to help reduce the damage to my very dry hair. This pillowcase is 100% mulberry silk, on both sides. It feels and looks beautiful. Has a zipper too so your pillow doesn't slip out of it. I noticed my hair was less frizzy...
ZIMASILK 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
I love these clips. I prefer claw clips to putting up my hair with scrunchies. And these are so comfortable, made of flexible silicone so they won't dig into the back of your head when you lean back on something. It's also lightweight, durable and ha...
Auseibeely 5 Inch Extra Large Silicone Hair Clips
I use these satin scrunchies a lot when lounging around the house and for just going out and about. It's slippery smooth so not for running around or working out. But I love that it's very gentle on the hair, leaves no creases and I see almost no hai...
Satin Hair Scrunchies - Kitsch