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    The best affordable haircare brands to buy now, according to team MC

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    By Grace Lindsay
    Last updated 30 June 2023 In Buying Guides

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    Here at Marie Claire UK, we truly believe that a good beauty routine doesn't have to cost you a fortune. That's why we are always recommending our favourite bargain buys for you to try.

    From the best affordable skincare brands to the best make-up buys under £10, you can easily upgrade your make-up bag without ruining your bank balance in the process.

    It's not just skincare and make-up either. Taking care of your hair is just as important, so we've taken it upon ourselves to round up all of our favourite affordable haircare brands, as recommended by the team.

    Keep on scrolling and get ready to say hello to your best hair yet. For more inspiration, our roundup of the best drugstore shampoos should do the trick.

    The best affordable haircare brands to buy now

    1. Charles Worthington

    Charles Worthington is arguably one of the most famous names in the industry, so you'd expect the brand's products to cost you a small fortune. However, we were delighted to find out that they are in fact, very affordable. Our Beauty Writer, Grace Lindsay, has been using the Grow Strong range to help with her broken strands, and says that her hair already feels stronger after just a couple of months.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Charles Worthington Grow Strong Activating Shampoo - affordable haircare

    Charles Worthington Grow Strong Activating Shampoo
    £7.99 AT BOOTS

    Charles Worthington Grow Strong Protein Conditioner - affordable haircare

    Charles Worthington Grow Strong Protein Conditioner
    £8.99 AT BOOTS

    2. The Body Shop

    The Body Shop is one of our favourite brands for affordable skincare, make-up and haircare. They use lots of natural ingredients, and they've even launched a refill scheme that they are rolling out into stores all around the UK. Simply pick up a refillable aluminium bottle and refill, reuse and repeat on haircare, shower gels and hand washes. Our Health Editor, Ally Head, loves the Ginger haircare range, which is designed to soothe dry and itchy scalps.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    The Body Shop Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo - affordable haircare

    The Body Shop Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
    FROM £3 AT THE BODY SHOP

    The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner - affordable haircare

    The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
    FROM £3 AT THE BODY SHOP

    3. Garnier

    When we think of Garnier, we always tend to think of skincare, but the brand's haircare offerings are seriously impressive. The whole team love the hair masks, which come in lots of different scents. Keep on scrolling for our favourites.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Coconut Oil 3-in-1 Hair Mask Treatment - affordable haircare

    Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Coconut Oil 3-in-1 Hair Mask Treatment
    £7.99 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya 3-in-1 Damaged Hair Mask Treatment - affordable haircare

    Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Papaya 3-in-1 Damaged Hair Mask Treatment
    £7.99 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    4. L'Oreal Paris

    Can L'Oreal do no wrong? Not only is their make-up loved by millions, but their extensive haircare range is always at the top of our list. If you've read our guide to the best shampoo for hair loss, then you'll already know that our Senior Beauty Editor, Katie Thomas, is a big fan of the L'Oreal Paris Fibrology range.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    L’Oreal Elvive Fibrology Fine Hair Thickening Shampoo - affordable haircare

    L’Oreal Elvive Fibrology Fine Hair Thickening Shampoo
    £6 AT BOOTS

    L'Oreal Paris Elvive Fibrology Conditioner - affordable haircare

    L'Oreal Paris Elvive Fibrology Conditioner
    £6 AT BOOTS

    5. Aussie

    Ah, Aussie. This Australian brand has been in our lives for years now, and we don't see it leaving anytime soon. Not only is it super affordable, but it's effective too. All of the ingredients are sourced straight from Australia, and the brand uses hand-harvesting methods where possible to preserve the land. Our Beauty Writer's go-to product for her dry and damaged hair? The three minute miracle treatment, of course.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo - affordable haircare

    Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo
    £4.50 AT BOOTS

    Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeep Moisture - Vegan Deep Treatment - affordable haircare

    Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeep Moisture - Vegan Deep Treatment
    £4.99 AT BOOTS

    6. Batiste

    When it comes to the best dry shampoo, you can't go wrong with Batiste. With a range of different scents and different dry shampoos depending on your hair colour, this brand has got you covered. Did you know that Batiste have also recently launched dry conditioner? That's right, you can do your whole haircare routine without even getting your hair wet.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo Green Tea & Chamomile - affordable haircare

    Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo Green Tea & Chamomile
    £4.25 AT BOOTS

    Batiste Leave in Dry Conditioner - affordable haircare

    Batiste Leave in Dry Conditioner
    £4.59 AT BOOTS

    7. Bleach London

    Our Senior Beauty Editor, Katie Thomas, raves about Bleach London, and included the below shampoo in her guide to the best purple shampoo for blonde hair. The brand is the brainchild of hair stylist Alex Brownsell, who turned bleaching and colouring her friends hair into a lifestyle. If you have coloured hair, then this vegan and cruelty free brand is the one to go for.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Bleach London Silver Shampoo - affordable haircare

    Bleach London Silver Shampoo
    £7.50 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Bleach London Silver Conditioner - affordable haircare

    Bleach London Silver Conditioner
    £10 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    8. OGX

    This salon-inspired haircare collection is definitely one to have on your radar. They've created a range of products for different hair types, including curly hair. You've probably heard of the Argon Oil of Morocco range, but we recommend checking out their other offerings, too.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    OGX Quenching+ Coconut Curls pH Balanced Shampoo - affordable haircare

    OGX Quenching+ Coconut Curls pH Balanced Shampoo
    £6.99 AT BOOTS

    OGX Quenching+ Coconut Curls pH Balanced Conditioner - affordable haircare

    OGX Quenching+ Coconut Curls pH Balanced Conditioner
    £6.99 AT BOOTS

    9. TRESemme

    TRESemme is one of those brands that has been around for years, and it's not to be overlooked. We love the affordable yet luxury products, and our Fashion Editor, Zoe Anastasiou, swears by the below duo to keep her hair looking healthy. Trust us when we say, if you could see Zoe's hair, you'll want to add these to your basket straight away.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    TRESemme Rich Moisture Shampoo - affordable haircare

    TRESemme Rich Moisture Shampoo
    £6 AT BOOTS

    TRESemme Rich Moisture Conditioner - affordable haircare

    TRESemme Rich Moisture Conditioner
    £6 AT BOOTS

    So, there you have it. Our top affordable haircare brands. Which one will you be trying first?

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