Get great hair without breaking the bank. We've gathered our favorite steals for every hair type. And at $25 and under, you can pick up more than one. Keep reading to see them all now!
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Consider this a poncho for frizz-prone hair. This non-sticky serum ($22; ulta.com) coats your strands with soy and silk proteins to protect your style from rainstorms and humid air.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Not all hair gels are created alike. Case in point: This lightweight formula ($24; ouidad.com) leaves ringlets soft and manageable-not brittle and stiff.
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A rich leave-in conditioner ($16; matrix.com) that reconstructs damaged hair follicles, and imparts a healthy shine.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Second-day strands are no match for this super-absorbent dry shampoo ($9; ulta.com), which soaks up oil and refreshes limp hair on contact.
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A compact mini-iron ($25; sephora.com), perfect for on-the-go touch ups.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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This super-hydrating duo ($25; sebastianprofessional.com) restores moisture lost to the summer elements, and includes a cute printed Alice + Olivia scarf as an added bonus.
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Split ends are diminished after just three washes, thanks to a generous dose of keratin and biotin in the formula ($6 each; drugstore.com).
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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A light mist of this citrus-scented booster at your roots works wonders on fine hair, and creates lift for a voluminous 'do ($22; althairproducts.com).
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Harsh UV rays are the sworn enemy of color-treated hair, so spray this antioxidant-rich mist ($20; sephora.com) onto highlighted strands to preserve your hue, and add a carefree texture to boot.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Chamomile and silk proteins nourish dry ringlets, making stiff curls a thing of the past ($13; sallyhershberger.com).
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Spritz on this Vitamin C-infused mist ($24; loveamika.com) before blow-drying to moisturize and give your style a light hold.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Get great hair without breaking the bank. We've gathered our favorite steals for every hair type. And at $25 and under, you can pick up more than one. Keep reading to see them all now!
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Blow Pro Anti-Frizz Serum
Consider this a poncho for frizz-prone hair. This non-sticky serum ($22; ulta.com) coats your strands with soy and silk proteins to protect your style from rainstorms and humid air.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
Ouidad Define and Shine Gel Cream
Not all hair gels are created alike. Case in point: This lightweight formula ($24; ouidad.com) leaves ringlets soft and manageable-not brittle and stiff.
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Matrix Total Repair Elixir
A rich leave-in conditioner ($16; matrix.com) that reconstructs damaged hair follicles, and imparts a healthy shine.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Lee Stafford Original Dry Shampoo
Second-day strands are no match for this super-absorbent dry shampoo ($9; ulta.com), which soaks up oil and refreshes limp hair on contact.
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Amika Mini Ceramic Styler
A compact mini-iron ($25; sephora.com), perfect for on-the-go touch ups.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Alice + Olivia for Sebastian Kit
This super-hydrating duo ($25; sebastianprofessional.com) restores moisture lost to the summer elements, and includes a cute printed Alice + Olivia scarf as an added bonus.
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TRESemme Shampoo & Conditioner
Split ends are diminished after just three washes, thanks to a generous dose of keratin and biotin in the formula ($6 each; drugstore.com).
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Alt. Elevate Volume Mist
A light mist of this citrus-scented booster at your roots works wonders on fine hair, and creates lift for a voluminous 'do ($22; althairproducts.com).
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Alterna Sun Recovery Spray
Harsh UV rays are the sworn enemy of color-treated hair, so spray this antioxidant-rich mist ($20; sephora.com) onto highlighted strands to preserve your hue, and add a carefree texture to boot.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
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Sally Hershberger Daily Treatment
Chamomile and silk proteins nourish dry ringlets, making stiff curls a thing of the past ($13; sallyhershberger.com).
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Amika Blow Up Spray
Spritz on this Vitamin C-infused mist ($24; loveamika.com) before blow-drying to moisturize and give your style a light hold.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
MORE: See our top makeup, hair and skincare picks of 2012 in InStyle's Best Beauty Buys list.
