Cheapie Revival

sunflora

Flowah Powah
I know that long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed LHCF, many loved cheapies. Nowadays, it seems more common to spend $30 on two ounces of conditioner. I'm not knocking ladies who make that investment, but Biolage, Brigeo, Living Proof etc. are not more important than my college loans :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

So, with all that silliness behind, who still loves the simple cheapies? My favs are:

V05 Clarifying Kiwi Shampoo: I realize that sulfates are a must if I'm going straight, or just when I need to degunk my scalp after a few months of sulfate-free. Oddly enough, this is less drying than my SM or my shampoo bars! Go figure ;)

Suave Naturals Conditioners: I like the family size essentials/naturals whatever they're called. Coconut used to be my ride or die, but lately I also like Strawberry Fields. It smells super nummy, and I think it has even more slip than coconut. I can also use these as a leave in when I'm in a pinch.

Sunflower oil: Idk if this falls under cheapie, but I can get a big 16oz bottle for $10 and throw in some Rose EO and it smells soooo so good, like an expensive luxury oil, and it lasts me multiple lifetimes. I used to seal with coconut oil, and only buy the cream of the crop, unprocessed, extra extra extra virgin that was like $20. No more, fam.

Gorilla snot: This recently replaced EcoStyler since I'm late on their formula change that does nothing for my hair - I believe it is cheaper at about $2.50. I like it for slicking my hair into a bun that will stay there forever, but wouldn't wear it on loose hair. I just have to be careful not to let it run down my neck after a shower, that seems to irritate my skin, but any other skin contact doesn't do anything.

Bigen: I used this a long time ago, not sure why I'd ever stop. I tend to keep my hair black, it turns red for one reason or another. Permanent dyes will lift before they deposit, Bigen only deposits. For only 4 bucks a pop and super dark coverage, I love it. No more Feria bull crap.

Tell us yours!! :D
 

KaciaLN12

Well-Known Member
ORS Sulfate-free shampoo
Any Dove conditioners
Aussie Moist
Aussie 3 minute
The sadly discontinued Naturally Silk Elements Deep Nourishing Conditioner (it was As I Am's Hydration Elation at a third of the price for twice the amount of product)
ORS Ghee Butter Leave-in

I mostly use cheapies. Where I am, all of these are under $7.
 

MileHighDiva

A+ Hair Care Queen
My "perceived cheapies" are the following:

-Dabur Vatika Oil
-Jamilah Henna
-Parachute EVCO
-S-Curl
-Silk Elements Scalp Pre-Cleanse
-GVP Conditioning Balm

I put "perceived cheapies," because all my products are cheapies.

I purchase all my natural and handmade products on sale.

Salon products I purchase when I have access to Cosmoprof and Salon Centric.

I'm thrifty! I don't pay full price for anything.
 

LovelyRo

Well-Known Member
I love cheapies!

Queen Helene Cholesterol is a staple.

I use VO5 kiwi lime clarifying poo... i used to use the conditioner as my clarifier but, the bottle not longer says clarifying and I never researched whether or not there was a formula change.

Aussie Moist
Trader Joe’s Spa Nourish Conditioner
VO5 moisture milk conditioner
Elasta QP poo and con... don’t remember the exact names
 

demlew

Well-Known Member
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ORS Sulfate-free shampoo
Any Dove conditioners
Aussie Moist
Aussie 3 minute
The sadly discontinued Naturally Silk Elements Deep Nourishing Conditioner (it was As I Am's Hydration Elation at a third of the price for twice the amount of product)
ORS Ghee Butter Leave-in

I mostly use cheapies. Where I am, all of these are under $7.

Is this the correct Naturally Silk Elements product? It's been in the clearance section for months.

https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair/hair-care/textured-hair/curly-hair/moisture-renewal-kit/SBS-373696.html?list=Home|Sale & Clearance#start=1

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KaciaLN12

Well-Known Member

Prettymetty

Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Anything by vo5. I need to get a bottle today to detangle my hair before I wash it. It's gonna be a while. I went swimming on Friday, cowashed on Saturday...

I'm a straight hair natural, but the last few days my hair has been natural. It's rare that I let it shrink all the way and I'm praying it doesn't cause a setback. Pray for me y'all.
 

sunflora

Flowah Powah
La bella gel is back on my radar. It has barely any hold so I like it for my sporty bun where I get some fly-away curls. I got like a massive tub (30 oz?) for 3 bucks. I imagine it would be great for non-crunchy wash and goes or twists.
 
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