Hands up who’s spent more money than they’d care to admit on disappointingly average products? We’ve all been there. But the truth is, if you do your research (and you’re not scared of the inevitable sensory overload experience that is a Chemist Warehouse) you can actually get really great haircare products under $15.
So, that’s just what we did. We scoured the depths of drugstore catalogues and supermarket shelves to bring you the best of the best in budget haircare.
Here’s what we found – category is:
2024’s TOP 3 Best Haircare products under $15
- Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo, $9.74, Chemist Warehouse
- Garnier Fructis Hair Food Nourishing Banana 3-in-1 Mask Treatment, $7, Amazon Australia
- Pantene Intense Miracle Treatment Shot Biotin, $5.99, Chemist Warehouse
The best haircare products under $15
Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo for Dull Hair
from $9.74 at Chemist Warehouse
If the idea of stripping your hair with overzealous shampoo formulas sounds like your worst nightmare, then this oat and apple cider vinegar-enriched shampoo needs to be on your radar. Formulated to clarify and soothe your scalp and strands (and minimise dullness too) you’re set to see your shiniest hair yet with this sulfate, paraben and dye-free pick in your haircare routine.
Key features:
- Contains oat and apple cider vinegar
- Enhances shine
- Minimises dull hair
- Soothes the scalp
- Formulated without sulfates, dyes or parabens
Available at:
- $9.74 from Chemist Warehouse
- $9.74 from Amazon Australia
Garnier Fructis Hair Food Nourishing Banana 3-in-1 Mask Treatment
from $7 at Amazon Australia
We’re all about multi-purpose products, so naturally we’re all about this banana-infused offering from Garnier. The nourishing formula can be used as a rich conditioner, hair mask or leave-in treatment depending on your hair’s needs. Regardless of application technique, this stuff will help to hydrate, repair, and soften strands.
Key features:
- 3-in-1 mask, conditioner and leave-in conditioner
- Infused with banana
- Contains vitamins C, E and F
- Formulated without silicones and artificial colourants
- Cruelty free and vegan
Available at:
- $7 (usually $13.99) from Amazon Australia
- $11.99 from Chemist Warehouse
- $13.99 from Priceline
Pantene Intense Miracle Treatment Shot Biotin
from $5.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Short on time? This speedy one-minute rinse-off hair treatment contains biotin which helps to repair and strengthen dull and damaged hair. After those vital 60 seconds? You’ll notice your hair feels smoother, softer and looks shinier too.
Key features:
- Contains three 15ml hair treatment vials
- Rinse off one minute treatment
- Repairs damaged hair
- Enhances shine and hair health
- Infused with collagen and hair supplements
Available at:
- $5.99 from Chemist Warehouse
- $6.75 from Amazon Australia
- $15 from Big W
Hask Curl Care 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray
from $7.64 at Amazon Australia
As far as hair goes, there’s nothing more temperamental than a curly head of it. You could curate a collection of multiple products or you could reach for this innovative 5-in-1 formula which boasts five major curl care benefits. It’s an expert detangler, provides up to 24-hours of frizz control, seals-in moisture, acts as thermal protection, and it softens and adds shine to strands.
Key features:
- 5-in-1 formula
- Detangles to prevent breakage
- 24-hour frizz control
- Seals-in moisture
- Thermal protection
- Softens and adds shine
Available at:
- $7.64 from Amazon Australia
- $8.49 from Chemist Warehouse
- $11 from Target
Urbane Mess Pomade
from $7.20 at Big W
Add this product to your grocery list stat. It may be a men’s grooming staple, but the Urbane Mess Pomade is set to become a mane-stay (sorry we had to) in your daily styling sessions. This pomade is perfect for smoothing flyaways, nailing the slicked bun and even styling your brows, and will leave your strands looking sleek and lustrous without the crunchy finish.
Key features:
- Contains orange, peppermint, spearmint and lime oils
- Cools, refreshes and soothes
- Medium hold
- Low shine
Available at:
- $7.20 from Big W
- $8.95 from Priceline
- $9 from Woolworths
Plantur 39 Conditioner
From $11.80 at Priceline
It’s pretty hard to tick off ‘colour-safe’, ‘strand-smoothing’ and ‘falls under $15’, but don’t you worry, we’ve done it. Well actually Plantur 39 have. Their strand-softening conditioner has been specifically formulated for coloured tresses that are in need of a revival. Working with avocado components, the conditioner works to give your mane a whole new take on shine and softness. All while protecting your scalp!
Key features:
- Colour-safe formula
- Increases hair brilliance
- Active avocado components makes your strands smooth
Available at:
- $11.80 from Priceline
- $8.99 (usually $10.49) from Chemist Warehouse
- $13.50 from Plantur39
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What’s your favourite budget-friendly haircare product?
Absolutely love HASK haircare products so I’m keen to try the leave in spray!
Never tried Hask. Maybe check it out when next I am at the shops.
Aveeno shampoo is quite good.
The apple cider vinegar shampoo sounds like a great clarifying shampoo
yes that is one I would like to try too
I like Kloraine.
Love any of the food mask hair treatments.
I do too as my hair always feels great after a hair mask.
I purchased the Garnier fructis mask treatment this week after reading many positive reviews. Looking forward to using it.
I have one of the papaya food masks and it’s great!
I have the banana one, it’s great and a tub lasts a lojg time.
Hask is such a good brand.
Love the price point on all these products. They’re all so affordable!
Grow scalp scrub was on my wishlist but I’m still juggling things around….
Love hair food masks, sooo good. Also enjoying scwartz..thing brand one product that makes my hair sooo soft and healthy looking
I used to love the V05 hot oil treatments. I wish they would bring those back. They made my hair super shiny and soft.
I agree and really like the versatility of the Garnier Fructis Hair Food‘s.
yes one of my favourites
I got one of the Garnier fructis masks in the rewards room, I also really like Maui Moisture conditioners.
I love Garnier Fructis range although I haven’t tried the watermelon one ,
I also like the Garnier range.
Maui and Hask are regular products in my bathroom!
I wonder if there is Maui in the rr
I have only tried a couple of these products. I find that starting with a good shampoo and conditioner makes a big difference to how my hair looks and feels.
These all look good, would like to read the reviews before buying.
Yes to that scalp scrub, it’s on the list for my next trip to Woolies.
Klorane have some excellent products! So do Essano! Being loving hair masks and serums recently!
I haven’t tried essano but I really want to!
Also Kyn is a new brand (to me) that I discovered in Priceline, yet to try the products but it looks like they have a great range!
Must check out the Batiste and the Aveeno ones.
Love the Garnier Hair food range especially the banana scent.
Using the Grow now actually. Not that impressed. My hair is oily after a day. LOVE the Klorane spray though.
I used the Grow Shampoo for volume, made my hair look so dirty I had to stop using it.
There’s a lot of enticing products there!
I have an Aveeno shampoo and conditioner, not the one listed above but its great!
I love that banana hair food mask
Looks amazing! X
The Maui purple bottle looks nice!
hask and those garnier fruit masks are sooo good
Never used a mask on my hair? Maybe I should?
I want to try the Essano hair serum.
Definitely Aveeno shampoo and conditioner. It leaves my hair feeling so healthy
oh need to ive these affordable products a go
I used the Grow recently – was not impressed.
The Aveeno shampoo sounds good. I’ve been repurchasing TRESemmé Deep Cleansing shampoo for years.
I agree the Aveeno sounds good, but I have just received a shampoo for trial so will be using this for awhile.
I really like the sound of Aveeno oat and apple cider vinegar-enriched shampoo.
Garnier has come out with a new food mask and body lotion tubs! So yumm
Aveeno and Hask are great value, I used them for a while
I’d like to try the Aveeno shampoo.
I like the sound of the pomade
I had no idea Aveeno made hair care products.
Love the Garnier Hair food range especially the banana scent.
Sukin also has good haircare products
I’d like to try the Aveeno shampoo. My current shampoo is not great but I want to keep using it so that it’s not a total waste of money. 🙁
I generally try something new each time I shop for hair products. Have tried some bad budget products and also some really great ones. It’s a bit of a hit or miss for me.
Me too !!
I’m using a Schwarzkoph product for colour protection and hair repair. Love it!
Banana does sound yummy, reminds me of the Body Shops ones
I’ve never tried any of these
Haircare is one thing I spend up on, my hair is very fussy and hard to manage and I find only specialised products go anywhere near working on it.
Garnier hair products are good also Avene.
Garnier Fructis Hair Food Nourishing Banana 3-in-1 Mask Treatment is my holy grail product! Highly recommend
My scalp doesn’t like Pantene, but the rest of those are all effective products.
I’ve used lemon juice in my hair trying to keep it blond in my youth but I’m not game for banana