The best hair products to buy in local drugstore

You don’t have to spend a lot to get great hair. These affordable drugstore brands offer the most recent innovations in haircare.

It can be exhausting, overwhelming, and stressful to wander the aisles of your local pharmacy. There are many bottles available in every color imaginable, and most claim to be able to make your hair look professional. The latest innovations in drugstore brands not only compete with salon and luxury brands but also surpass the quality of higher-end options if you can find the right bottle. Look for hidden gems in your local drugstore. These hidden treasures are easy to find, and they’re also affordable.

Add extra body with biotin – $8 for Live Clean Extra Body Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner, well.ca

Live Clean’s extra body shampoo and conditioner now contains Biotin (or B7). This is the water-soluble portion the Vitamin B Complex which is an essential nutrient for hair health. Each wash contains ginseng and lavender, which add shine and moisture to dry hair. Biotin also volumizes, thickens, and improves hair’s flexibility. Live Clean products are free from common chemicals such as sulfates and parabens. They also contain 98% natural and plant-based ingredients. It smells incredible, too.

Blue-violet pigments can be used to banish brass – Matrix Brass Shampoo, $14, matrix.com

Watching your newly-colored locks succumb to a brassy fate is one of the most serious crimes against humanity. This happens because the blue molecules that are deposited in the hair cuticle tend to be the smallest and thus the first to go. The red and yellow molecules can then produce an orange- or rusty color. A shampoo and conditioner with blue violet pigments is the best tool to extend the time between salon visits. Matrix’s brass Off maintains cool tones while vitamin oils can provide up to six times more breakage, which is a must when you use chemicals on your hair.

Coconut oil can be used – Organix Coconut miracle oil conditioner, $11, ogxbeauty.com.

Do you feel your hair needs some TLC? Winter can make hair dry and damaged, leaving it thirsty for moisture. Organix’s new shampoo and conditioner includes coconut oil, a tropical favorite. This all-natural oil penetrates your hair deep to restore and revitalize your locks.

Hair should feel silky smooth – Garnier Fructis Triple nutrition rich rinse-out cream, $5, Walmart.ca

Garnier Fructis, the classic Garnier Fructis that has always been a fixture in your shower, just got a makeover! Roger Medina, ambassador for Garnier Canada says that Fructis was re-developed keeping in mind the desire of consumers to be more environmentally-friendly. We took this into account and added more active fruit protein, including Vitamin B3 & B6. It’s vegan, sulfate-free and biodegradable. The bottles are also made from 50% recycled plastic. Triple Nutrition Butter Rich is for those with coarse or curly hair. It contains coconut, jojoba, and macadamia oil.

Maui wowee – Maui Moisture Strength + Anti-breakage Agave Hair Mask, $9, mauimoisture.com

Aloha! Maui Moisture is the latest hair care brand. Instead of using de-ionized water for shampoos and conditioners, it uses 100% pure aloe juice. This is then infused with coconut water before being infused with other uber-nourishing ingredients. Six different ranges are available to meet every hair care need. The line is vegan and inspired by Hawaii and contains no parabens or sulfates, silicones, synthetic dyes, and no synthetic dyes. The brand’s Strength and. Anti-Breakage Agave Hair Mask is made with rich honey, hibiscus, and pineapple oil. It improves hair’s elasticity to allow for long, strong strands.

Get Canadian hemp seed oil for your health – North American Hemp Co. Soak It Up moisturizing Shampoo, $9, well.ca

Over time, hair can become damaged by the pollution of urban life and product buildup. North American Hemp Co. has created a biodegradable and vegan product that uses certified organic Canadian hemp oil to restore hair health. The Omega fatty acids, amino acid and anti-oxidants lock in moisture, repair split ends, and add unmatched shine.

Each wash will strengthen your strands – Pantene Pro-V daily moisturizing shampoo, $5.50 at Walmart.ca

Nearly all hair advice begins with “don’t shampoo your hair every day.” But what if you have fine hair, a routine that involves regular exercise or like the idea of washing your hair daily? Some people, like you, prefer to use a daily lather. While many shampoos can be applied to the hair’s surface with conditioning ingredients, they don’t penetrate the hair cuticle to replenish the nutrients lost. Pantene’s daily formula restores hair follicles, doesn’t leave hair looking limp, and can be used once per day.

Moroccan Argan oil: Enjoy the health benefits – Herbal Essences Bio: Morocco shampoo with renew argan oil, $8, walmart.ca

Herbal Essences recently announced their largest launch in 45 years. the bio:renew range includes nine new scents and formulations, which include histidine. A signature blend of amino acids and antioxidants. It can be added to shampoo or conditioner formulas to smoothen hair cuticles and restore hair’s natural life in just 21 days. Our personal favorite is the argan oil blend, which has been called the “holy grail” of hair oils for many years.