Do you buy cheap shampoo

United States
December 23, 2006 9:34am CST
As you may already know, I am a cheap person. I am proud of my cheapness. I usually buy White Rain or Alberto Vo5 shampoo, maybe even the generic ones. it really depends on what is cheapest. I think its ridiculous to spend like $8 or $10 bucks on shampoo, as a styling product, I think other styling products deserve to be paid for at a higher price, but all shampoo really does is cleanse your hair and scalp. There is no need to spend too much on it.
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@catchre (407)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
I don't need shampoo. Me and my gf are both bald
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thats a great idea. saves some cash! thanks for your response
@tuishta (147)
• India
3 Jan 07
hey thats funny hehhehe
@tutul0045 (2630)
• India
24 Dec 06
Good idea! it surle saves lot of money. people these days r very protective about their hairs!
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• United States
23 Dec 06
I'm sorry but I'm a hairstylist and there is a difference. I use to be like that to. Why spend all that money on professional shampoo. When I went to school and used the professional stuff you could tell a big difference. Off brand shampoos leave a build up on your hair. That makes it look dirty or not shiney. I had found out that some off brand shampoo left wax in your hair. I couldn't believe it until I became a proffesional in the hair business. It was true. My hair is in much better shape and isn't wayed down by all the stuff in generic or off brand. Sometimes you can get a good deal on professional shampoo and conditioner. Really it is better for your hair.
@t3ChNo (31)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
how bout getting a cheap shampoo and get a professional conditioner? right now, i'm using a cheap shampoo that for hair strenghtening (i think it's made with aloe vera or gugo - not really sure) and an expensive conditioner for that glossy and smooth effect on hair
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@Kackie3 (345)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I think you should just switch from time to time, because like your clothes gets used to laundry soap,and starts getting dingy looking, and you need to change, the same goes with the shampoos and your hair.
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@2bepink (126)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I used to be a cosmotologist and I agree that there is a difference in cheap shampoo compared to the more professional shampoos. I prefer Aveda Shampoo. I get my hair done at an Aveda salon. Their products are pricey, but I can tell a difference when I haven't used my good shampoo.
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Always.
• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@cheetahnc (414)
• United States
24 Dec 06
I buy the cheap shampoo too I use suave most of the time and I can get it at walmart for less than 5 dollars for the shampoo and the conditioner. I just cant afford to buy the expensive stuff.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@paki143 (793)
• Pakistan
28 Dec 06
i buy not a cheap not expensive i buy normal rates shampoo thats sunsilk,pantene,healder shoulders
• India
2 Jan 07
This is good idea,try garniyer.
@gsen2006 (870)
• India
23 Dec 06
no. it is harmful for hair.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@Chiriac (286)
• Romania
23 Dec 06
nop, i dont buy.
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@loved1 (5328)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I disagree with you here. I buy salon hair products when they are on sale. Professional shampoo is much more concentrated so it lasts much longer, making it economical. It also does not build up in your hair the way commercial hair products will. This means my hair looks better, longer and I don't make as many trips to the salon. I am usually very thrifty but this is one area where I have learned not to scrimp.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
thanks for your response
@wynna1 (1291)
1 Jan 07
We doesnt necessarily need to buy a very expensive shampoo, what is important is that no matter how cheap or expensive that shampoo is just as long as your comfy using it and do good for your hair and scalp then thats fine for me.
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@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Yes I buy the cheap shampoo for my self because we can't afford for everybody to get the name brand.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@stellarjade (1238)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I am rather cheap too. On some things. when it comes to shampoo, i buy the more expensive stuff. It makes my hair look better. I can definitely notice a difference between cheap and expensive shampoo. When it comes to myself, i am willing to spend a little more.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 06
No I buy what is best for my Hair as it also nourishes your Hair so I will not buy Cheap Shampoo and Conditioner, so sorry lol but when it comes to my Hair I will not be cheap
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• United States
23 Dec 06
thanks for your response
@kyle930 (763)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Yes i buy less expensive because there is not much difference between it and the higher priced stuff.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@shirgie (230)
• United States
30 Dec 06
my favorite shampoo is nioxin which I sometimes buy at Wal-mart's Smart Style salons. It is mostly too expensive for me to buy but I watch for sales, special deals and clearances on it. At full price I just have to go without because a large bottle of just the shampoo is $34.95. I need the scalp therapy also. This shampoo does wonders for itch relief and my scalp is just so much healthier. Recently I found it buy the shampoo get the therapy (conditioner) for free and then half off of that. Still very expensive but a deal to me. It will last quite awhile. When I don't have this shampoo, I don't usually pay for any shampoo. It seems someone is giving away shampoo between sales, rebates, coupons and such. I have a large stash of some really nice shampoos and conditioners. I wouldn't dream of using cheap shampoo at the moment. Hubby still likes to use suave although I think he is now using prell. The 3 kids are getting pretty spoiled with the good stuff though so I hope we don't run out. Right now we have enough to last for a year or two if the youngest stops using shampoo a bottle at a time for bubble bath.
@hsvgrl86 (194)
• Australia
23 Dec 06
no i don't buy cheap shampoo because i find that the really cheap stuff doesn't work so i usually buy the good stuff that way my hair is really nice everytime i wash it.
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• United States
3 Jan 07
thanks for your response
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
24 Dec 06
I tend to buy cheap shampoo but try and buy a little better Conditioner but certainly not the very expensive ones, these days you have to try and cut down somewhere.
• United States
29 Dec 06
I'm used to buying what is on sale or what is the cheapest. I mean, growing up without a large income in a family of seven-- you try to save when you can. I can understand wanting hair to be healthy, but I think my hair is fine using cheaper shampoo. Maybe one day I'll try out some more expensive types just to see if there is a difference. I care about my hair, of course-- it's just that IT comes secondary to finances. Really, though, I'm just used to using what we have. I thought that Vo5 was the GOOD shampoo, though. I didn't realize it was cheap. Oh! But one time I bought Garnier Fructis conditioner, or something like that. My hair was noticeably more healthy. I wouldn't be willing to buy really expensive salon type shampoo, but I don't mind trying a few different, still inexpensive, products. If I can find a nice price for this sort of item, I would be willing to try. But I, too, tend to be a cheap person, and I don't want to waste money if I don't need to.
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@cr1st1nel (3564)
• Romania
24 Dec 06
shampoo - shampoo
You are a lucky person for being such a cheap one. I think you make good economies by not spending them on all expensive stuff. As you do it always exists a good alternative to any of your buyings. I am sometimes cheap too but not all times. Usually when i buy a thing i make sure i go and search from more places to see which has the good price. I think this is a good TIP for everyone. Good luck and always try to get the BEST PRICE
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@olga13 (194)
• Japan
24 Dec 06
No way! I live in Tokyo now and here are plenty of 1$ shops where you can buy everything including shampoo, but I mever buy shampoo or cosmetics there. I prefer to save on something else.
@Leonzz (195)
• Brazil
23 Dec 06
No xD I buy only Seda and Ceramidas. Thats Seda Ceramidas, that from that frech industry, i cant remember the name.
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@makem0ney (293)
23 Dec 06
i just use what ever is in the bathroom on my hair. i dont mind what my hair looks like or smells like aslong as its clean
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