It’s easy to blow a bunch of cash trying to find the products that will give you an enviable coif. So we decided to do you a favor and do the searching and spending for you to find out what’s really worth your dough.

Save on: Shampoo & Conditioner

Let’s face it, if spending more on shampoo could actually turn stringy hair into a thick mane or tame curly hair on a humid day, we’d all walk around, broke, but with perfect hair. Sure, we’ve definitely gone through some blah ones, but unlike handbags, price isn’t necessarily an indication of quality when it comes to shampoos and conditioners. So save your money for the products that will really make a difference (see below), and go for the drugstore stuff. Better yet, try a 2-in-1 formula to really get more bang for your buck. Our pick: Tresemme Shampoo Plus Conditioner for Normal Hair, $4.59 (Buy.com).

Splurge on: A straightening iron

You can waste hours trying to get curly or wavy hair to behave and just end up with a bunch of frizzy split ends. So if prefer straight to your curls or waves, a trusty flat iron is an absolute must. It may cost you a pretty penny, but at the end of the day, a good straightener can last for years—and save your hair from a whole lotta damage. Our pick: FHI Ceramic Technique Flat Iron, $105 (Folica.com). But if you’re sick of all the blow drying and straightening, invest in a Brazilian Blowout instead.

Save on: Hair serum

Hair serum is the ultimate secret weapon against frizzy, dull hair. While there are plenty of pricey hair serums out there, there are equally as many that do the trick just fine—but for way less. Our pick: Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz Cream, $9 (Amazon.com).

Splurge on: A jumbo curling iron

Thanks to the Kardashians, jumbo curls are back in a big way. But unlike Kim and co, you don’t have to get your hair professionally done to get the look. Mega curls can be yours—for the price of one heavy-duty curling iron. For large, voluminous Kardashian curls, opt for a two-inch wide curling barrel. If you plan on rocking those curls on a regular basis, splurge on a ceramic iron, which will do the least damage to your hair. Our pick: CHI Turbo Digital Ceramic Spring Curling Iron, $190 (Misikko.com).

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-- Paula Kashtan

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