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Top 13 Drugstore Hairstyling Products

Whether you're a salon snob or a die-hard bargain hunter, you'll love this list of the top drugstore hairstyling products. It shouldn't be too surprising that you can get hair like this from your local CVS or Walgreens -- we already proved that cheapie shampoos and conditioners can work just as well as their high-end counterparts.

Check out the list below (just click on the names to see why TotalBeauty.com readers loved 'em), practically everything you need to create any hairstyle is there. However, just because you can create any hairstyle, doesn't mean you should. Some -- like, well, these -- are best left alone, OK?  

No. 13: Herbal Essences Shimmery Nights Shimmer Spray Gel, $6.29, TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 (out of 10)

No. 12: Finesse Curl Defining Mousse, $3.79, rating: 9.1

No. 11: Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum, $8.99, rating: 9.2

No. 10: Pantene Pro-V Mousse, Extra Fullness Thickening, Maximum Hold, $4.49, rating: 9.2

No. 9: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $4.79, rating: 9.3

No. 8: L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, $14.99, rating: 9.3

No. 7: Dove Flexible Hold Aerosol Hairspray with Natural Movement, $4.99, rating: 9.4

No. 6: Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Enhancing Spray Gel, $3.89, rating: 9.6

No. 5: TreSemme Tres Spray Super Hold Hairspray, $3.49, rating: 9.7

No. 4: Nexxus Comb Thru Natural Hold Design and Finishing Mist, $10.99, rating: 9.7

No. 3: Pantene Sheer Volume Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Gel Maximum Hold, $5.14, rating: 9.7

No. 2: Alberto VO5 Extreme Style, Max Hold, $3.49, rating: 9.8

No. 1: Giovanni Frizz Be Gone, $8.99, rating: 9.9

All right, you've got the products, now you just need the know-how to get your perfect style. No worries, I've got that too:

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  • Lauren's Avatar
    Posted by Lauren Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:29am PDT

    uuh.. how can you kill your hair when its already dead?

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  • Wendy's Avatar
    Posted by Wendy Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:55am PDT

    i dont use n e of this-i use got2be glued

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  • Tracy's Avatar
    Posted by Tracy Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:17pm PDT

    I am not in love with all of these drugstore products...in fact I think you can purchase product from the Beauty Supply that will not coat your hair as much as these...just my professional opinion...also I am not over sold on the E products for hair colour or hair care. Hair is a lot weaker than most women know...they get busy and beat their hair up and then expect to repair it with cheap products...this never works...damaged hair is very hard to repair...but it can be with the correct products.

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  • Lucky's Avatar
    Posted by Lucky Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:51pm PDT

    I just love John Frieda Frizz Ez Secret Weapon. A little dab on dry hair adds shine and body and it only costs $5.95

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  • Heidi's Avatar
    Posted by Heidi Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:05pm PDT

    As a stylist, I will never be convinced that drugstore products are in the same universe as salon products (personal experience, not "salon snobbery"). However, for those who are convinced of it, there is another reason salon products are more expensive: they are super-concentrated. If you have to use a handful of $4 conditioner, versus a nickel-size of a $16 conditioner, how much money are you really saving by shopping at the drugstore?

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  • Dina's Avatar
    Posted by Dina Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:18am PDT

    haven't you ever heard about Syoss?sharte your opinion pls!!

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  • fresh's Avatar
    Posted by fresh Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:13am PDT

    some of these items are o.k. for your hair and i am for conservative buying as we all should be but when it comes to my hair and skin i really don't like to skimp i feel i should have the best for my skin and my hair so be careful what you skimp on....

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    Posted by fresh Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:13am PDT

    some of these items are o.k. for your hair and i am for conservative buying as we all should be but when it comes to my hair and skin i really don't like to skimp i feel i should have the best for my skin and my hair so be careful what you skimp on....

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  • avtar's Avatar
    Posted by avtar Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:41pm PDT

    the only drugstore hair brands i use are herbal essences and aussie. for shampoo i like victoria secrets big sexy hair shampoo and condionar its not that expensive its 10.00 and it has more product in it then drugstore shampoo

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  • springtime's Avatar
    Posted by springtime Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:33am PDT

    This Shine site will fold unless it finds a way to remove the spammers. Other forums have done so.

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