‘Don’t be surprised when your hair looks like it’s $10'. A beauty influencer said you need to start spending more money on hair products if you want your locks to look good. Just go to the drugstore, another creator suggested.
The choice of hair products you make is largely influenced by the condition of your hair, its requirements, and how much money you have to spend.
Nonetheless, there's been a discussion on the internet regarding whether the cost of a product plays a major role in its impact on hair.
The video that started it all
In a popular video that has garnered over 30,000 views, Clau Lynn (@clauulynnn) shared a divisive viewpoint on hair, beauty, and lifestyle.
“If you are using a $10 shampoo and conditioner, don’t be surprised when your hair looks like it’s $10,” Clau Lynn said.
She added that if you use “good high-end products” that are pricier, “your hair is going to look a million bucks.”
On a video that has gained over 3.6 million views, well-known creator Mila Jaye (@vanilla_swirlxx) kindly expressed a different opinion while adding to Clau Lynn’s video while filming it.
“Not everyone wants to spend $50, $100 on a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner,” Mila Jaye said, adding, “Believe it or not, you don’t need expensive hair care products if you want healthy, luscious hair.”
Mila Jaye, who has experimented with various hair shades throughout her life, mentioned that she has always relied on affordable hair care items and still does so while sporting "bleached as f–k" hair.
Here are her favorites (and no, she’s not sponsored by L’Oreal):
L’Oreal Paris EverPure shampoo and conditioner
L’Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths hair mask
Eva NYC Therapy Session hair mask
L’Oreal Paris EverPure Bond Repair treatment
L’Oreal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss
“If you’re someone on your hair care journey, you want long hair, healthy hair, shiny hair, whatever it is. Don’t feel the need to go out and buy every hundred-dollar product just because someone on TikTok tells you to,” Mila Jaye said.
The short answer, according to this expert, is no.
Perry Romanowski, a cosmetic chemist and founder of Chemist’s Corner, told Well+Good that as long as you’re using a conditioner after shampooing, “the shampoo you use doesn’t matter much.”
This is because, at the end of the day, the basic function of most shampoos is to clean your hair quite well. The pricier shampoos often offer a higher concentration of conditioning ingredients, which is what you're paying extra for, to leave your hair feeling smooth after washing.
However, this doesn't really matter if you plan to use a conditioner afterward.
“We wouldn’t splurge on this category since most of the functional ingredients to cleanse hair are pretty much the same across mass and luxe brands,” Victoria Fu, cosmetic chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions, said.
Romanowski highlighted Pantene, Garnier Fructis, and Tresemmé as reliable, affordable options that are readily available.
But, the brand and cost might be more significant if you prioritize specific ethical or environmental factors, such as purchasing items that are vegan, organic, or free from animal cruelty. In that case, a higher price might better suit your requirements.
Commenters react
“Tbh 10$ shampoo is expensive,” a commenter wrote, echoing several others.
“The worst conditioner I ever used was 50$,” a person shared.
“Me with Olaplex. I just CANNOT understand the hype or price. It’s a no from me,” another added.
“I was buying high end and it made my hair terrible. Used drug store again and my hair is so healthy,” a viewer said.
READ the INGREDIENTS on the back... just because it's pricey & sold in fancier stores doesn't mean it's a trust worthy product. There are so many DIY remedies that work wonders w/awesome results. Trust nothing & do your own research.
Wendi D
2d ago
Olaplex is expensive and it destroyed my long hair. there are whole internet and Facebook groups devoted to how olaplex has ruined people's hair. expensive definitely isn't always better. however, I do like Redken and Joico for certain products.
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