30 Walmart Hair Products If You Hate Using Hot Tools

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A creamy mousse, just in case you want the volume of a blowout without the heat. Since it's a cream-meets-mousse formula, it'll help add texture and volume, and decrease frizz like a tradiitonal mousse while *also* helping to hydrate individual strands.
Promising review: "This stuff has been a must-have in my hair care routine! If you have normal/thick wavy-curly hair, this stuff is absolutely amazing. I wouldn't recommended for fine hair due to the fact that it has shea butter in it, which can sometimes weigh down fine/lightweight hair." —ZoePrice: $7.97 (originally $9.34)
A Kristin Ess moisturizing shampoo that contains proprietary Zip-Up Technology to seal split ends! Though this color-safe formula is sulfate free, it lathers up like a dream *and* contains moisturizing avocado oil! Use this to give your hair a boost in between salon appointments.
Promising review: "The smell is unreal. They are not lying with the high lathering. I have thick long hair and I only had to use a penny size and my hair was covered in suds. It really feels like you're getting a deep scrub clean compared to other shampoos. I got the conditioner also and I am obsessed. I feel like I got my hair done at the salon. My new must-have. I don't know how I could use any other shampoo after this." —MariannePrice: $11.97
A texturizing spray so you can tap into your inner siren without heat *or* sea water. Use this whenever you need a quick zhuzh of volume and wave.
Promising review: "My hair is super thick and wavy but horribly frizzy. For the first time in my life, my waves have absolutely no frizz. This is life-changing for me!!!" —AntoinettePrice: $7.92
A bottle of L'Oréal Wonder Water treatment that detangles all hair types in as little as eight seconds! This is a lamellar water wash-out treatment, which is a hydrating water-based treatment to add shine and moisture to your strands. I personally tap into this once weekly to keep my hair healthy and frizz-free, even on days when I don't opt for a blowout.
Promising review: "Amazing hair product and such a reasonable price! With water impurities leaving my hair constantly dry and frizzy, adding Wonder Water to my hair wash routine has been a game changer. In literal seconds my hair is soft and shiny with frizz after styling." —MelissaPrice: $10.97
A classic fabric headband so that you can rock pilates princess vibes even if your itinerary for the day looks more like burrito-ing while catching up on your favorite reality TV.
Promising review: "I love these. I had some other ones that would keep sliding off. more like a scarf type. This one is snug and stays put. not too tight either. I used to wear headbands but always had pain by my ears after hours of wearing. these are so much more comfortable. they are also stretchy if you happen to have a big head." —Walmart CustomerPrice: $5.88
A satin hair bonnet, because you can totally be a night shower person and still have a frizzless, heat-free style in the morning. The satin helps to protect strands against pillowcase friction during sleep, and the band ensures your bonnet will stay on throughout the night!
Promising review: "I bought this hair bonnet after forgetting to pack one for my trip. I absolutely love it!!! Initially, the band seemed a little tight, but by the second or third night, it fit like a glove. This bonnet is a great replacement for a hair tie for edges and a bonnet." —ClaricePrice: $4.97 (available in nine colors)
A bonding hair treatment since having long hair shouldn't mean you *have to* deal with dry ends. This treatment adds moisture and shine to your tresses without weighing them down, and works hard to build back the bonds that keep your hair strong, shiny, and frizz free. If you have long, coarse or chemically treated hair, this one is for you.
Promising review: "This product is AMAZING!! My hair is naturally non-healthy looking, especially when my hair is long. However, this product has made it look a million times healthier and it feels so much stronger since I started to use this product!" —TenayaPrice: $10.63
A container of edge control so you can enjoy maximum hold on every last one of your baby hairs. It smells like peaches, lays edges and smooths flyaways seamlessly, *and* helps to strengthen hair with biotin B7. The best part? It's flake-free and has up to a 24-hour hold so that your 'do can look fresh from morning 'til night!
BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they want to! Check out, "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."Promising review: "This is the only edge control that has last all day with no flaking and I've tried the most expensive to cheap ones and this is by the far the best I will definitely purchase do some more before it's gone." —AshleyPrice: $8.47
A dry shampoo formulated with 100% natural cassava starch that absorbs oil in a pinch! It also contains a dry serum so that your locks can enjoy some smoothing effects in between wash days. Plop this into your gym bag if you're not the type to give yourself a full-on blowout in the locker room, but still want to leave the facility with bouncy tresses.
Promising review: "Amazing product! This is the only dry shampoo I will use on my baby fine hair. It makes it seem much thicker and has a very nice smell to it. Very clean." —DebraPrice: $9.94
A pack of satin scrunchies if you want to just throw your hair up into a quick bun, but still want to add fun 2000s vibes to your look.
Promising review: "These hair ties are just what I was looking for. They stretch enough for my thick hair, and they're very smooth, so they don't pull my hair out. These are great." —BonniePrice: $7.99 (available in four colors)
Or a pack of no-damage hair ties, just in case its minimalist look aligns more with your vibe. These keep everything from ponytails to braids secure and store easily in your desk, makeup bag, or nightstand.
Promising review: "I have long hair that goes past the middle of my back. My hair breaks easily but NOT with these ties. These have been the only hair ties that I have found that keep my hair up without drooping. I use when exercising and at work all day. The best part is my hair does not break or get tangled when putting my hair up or when taking it down." —OliriPrice: $8.52 for a three-pack
A SheaMoisture curl-defining cream you'll want to stock up on if your curls are in need of something that'll keep them voluminous while also adding definition. This formula wears many hats: coconut oil contains fatty acids that soak into the strands to moisturize them over time; silk protein helps to smooth hair and add a silky feel; and neem oil puts a halt to frizz and adds a shiny bounce to your springy curls.
Promising review: "My favorite hair styler. I already have super curly hair, but this product controls my frizziness, is easy to style, loses curls, is soft, and makes hair look and feel so nice. I use a leave-in conditioner and then apply this to my damp hair. Been using for years now and won't be using anything else." —JessicaPrice: $3.48+ (originally $3.97+; available in three sizes)
A detangling leave-in conditioner because using a hair detangler is the best way to quickly separate curls and get rid of knots without causing too much frizz. Along with conditioning the hair, ingredients like biotin and marigolds add strength to the strands while boosting shine. Use this on damp hair and watch how easily your wide-tooth comb will glide through your strands.
Promising review: "I loved the silky feel of my hair when I use this detangler. No more fighting or fussing with my hair. I've used this both after a shower and on dry hair. The fragrance is amazing! I highly suggest you try this!" —jennybeePrice: $9.97
A hair milk that will soak straight into your curls or coils to add shiny, soft moisture.
Promising review: "This hair milk is amazing! It makes my hair so soft and moisturized for days. The portion size is great for the price. I can see this lasting a while because there's so much product in the bottle." —LisaPrice: $12.97
A Conair heatless curling set because the best type of beauty illusion is anything that makes people think you spent a ton of effort even if you didn't! This curling set forms your hair into luscious curls overnight — and it requires absolutely no heat!
Promising review: "Love this!!! I use it every night. Gives me a great curl without using heat since my hair tends to be very dry. Great purchase!!" —ALANEPrice: $15.72
And if you want more of a blowout look than a curl, a set of Conair rollers so you can skip out on heat styling but still achieve '90s-level volume (I'm looking at you, Ms. Aniston). You can apply these before bed and sleep on them for large barrel waves upon waking!
Promising review: "I was very surprised at how well these rollers stay in place and curl my hair. My hair is thin and a little shorter than shoulder length. I can't use a curling iron or hot rollers because they burn my scalp. I was very impressed with these rollers and definitely recommend them." —Debbie906Price: $8.74 for a 31-pack
A Garnier curl spray, because defining your curls doesn't mean having to deal with a crunchy texture. You can use this to separate and shape your curls on wash day and enjoy soft, springy ringlets after your hair dries.
Promising review: "My hair is fine and permed. Not naturally curly. I really like this spray gel which holds and adds volume to my hair without looking glued in place. I have used it for years and if you keep the plastic lid over the sprayer, it can last for a really long long time!" —Walmart reviewer Price: $4.73
A set of matte black claw clips to give you a très chic French girl updo in a matter of seconds. Just comb your hair back, twist, clip, et voilà, an instant, heat-free hairstyle.
Promising review: "These clips hold tighter than the old round claw type. I can clip up my hair once, and it stays put all day." —BrendaPrice: $6.88 (available in four colors)
A renewing oil, because you don't need heat styling to get some serious shine! While it adds a glossy look to your locks, this oil also helps to seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier strands over time.
Promising review: "I have been using this oil for a few years. It works well on dry hair and helps with styling. It is much less expensive and works like the more expensive salon-brand products." —ROMA47Price: $6.50
A Wet Brush since brushing knots out of your hair while you're still in the shower is the magic trick for keeping your hair tangle free! Using this will help your conditioner coat your strands more fully while minimizing breakage that might happen during an out-of-the-shower boar bristle brushing session.
Promising review: "I bought this today and used it after I washed my hair tonight. I ran it through my long hair before I got in the shower. Soooo smooth! It did not pull my hair (ends). Then, when I got out of the shower, I used a wide-tooth comb and then this brush. Wow! The brush went through my hair so easily. I hope it will be like this every time I do my hair. At the moment, I am very happy with this brush." —ElizabethPrice: $5.97+ (originally $8.98; available in seven colors)
A strong Göt2b Glued hair gel, because gravity-defying or super slick hairstyles can last a whiiiile with the right products. This gel is wind- and water-resistant, and it adds texture and movement to shorter pixie cuts, or locks down flyaways, and lays edges with ease.
Promising review: "I have used this glue for years, and it helps manage my hair. I've tried other products but always come back to this because it is superior. It's not only used for spiking." —GaryPrice: $5.84
A volumizing dry shampoo so you can add lift to hair that's been weighed down by days of grease. TBH, even if you have clean hair, you'll want to use this dry shampoo for its moody yet floral notes of amber, grapefruit, and rose.
Promising review: 'Works wonders on greasiness!! Increases volume a bit, not as much as a more expensive product would. It works particularly well on refreshing post-workout hair. Apply lightly at night and by morning your hair is grease-free with little, if any, white residue, which can easily be rubbed in.' —SJPrice: $14.48
A linen headband aka a no-thoughts-required way to instantly upgrade your hair look. This is great for hiding bangs that don't want to cooperate, slicking back second-day hair, or just adding a cute accessory to your outfit with very little effort.
Promising review: "I received my headband sometime ago with plans to use it for a bohemian look I had in my mind. The headband is cute and simple and resembles straw. I did think it was one of those new, really thick headbands that are back in style lately, but it was a lil' narrower than expected. Very cute to style a bad hair day." —Nieka Price: $5.94
A hairspray if your overnight heatless curls tend to turn into, ahem, waves, as the day goes on. This will help your hair hold its shape throughout the day or during events at night!
Promising review: "The hairspray is perfect to keep my hair in place. A little goes a long way. The humidity in Florida is high, and this is the only hair spray that works for me." —PatriciaPrice: $5.97
A Shine Moisture Mist that's kind of like a lip gloss... but for your curls, obvi. With just a few spritzes, you can add moisture, shine, minimize flyaways *and* enjoy a beachy floral scent. Excuse me while I sing My hair mist is poppin', my hair mist is cool for the rest of the day.
Promising review: "Finally found a spray that is great all around. My hair is fine, but I've got a lot of it! This mist controls my frizz more and more as the day passes. Using this product in Florida's humidity certainly enhances the waves in my hair to curl at the ends." —TerryPrice: $8.96 (originally $10.97)
A Chi Silk Infusion leave-in, because the trick to decreasing frizz while air drying is to moisturize the hair after washing! Get ready for sleek, run-your-fingers-through-soft hair without the need for a blowout.
Promising review: "I know not all hair is created equal, but this product works great for mine. I have thick, frizzy, wavy hair, and Chi Silk Infusion has been the best product I've used so far. I love the smell, too!" —FitzPrice: $25.99
An anti-humidity smoothing milk that helps combat frizz, esp during muggy weather! This lightweight formula contains argan oil to help seal frayed strands without weighing the hair down.
Promising review: "My mother-in-law told me about Garnier Fructis Style Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk, and I am so so glad she did! I never even heard of it until we spoke about it, and this product needs more attention because it is amazing! Living in Arizona, I do not have much humidity, but we head to California a lot, and that beach weather does a number on my thick, frizzy hair. This product changed my life when I got to California. It is easy to apply, and you do not have to use a lot; I have super thick hair and was worried since the bottle isn't that big, but as I stated it all worked out because you don't need much at all! Once I applied it to my hair wet, it kept my hair tamed all day! I had no frizz or loose hairs trying to take off on their own. I also used it later in the night on my dry hair and it worked just as well. It smoothed my hair back out after a rainstorm and tamed that frizz! If you have issues with humidity and frizz I 100% recommend this product!" —RachelleWPrice: $4.73
A pack of bobby pins will be your best friend when trying out new-to-you heatless styling techniques. That spiky '90s updo that you never dipped into but always secretly wanted to rock? These have you covered.
Promising review: "The bobby pins are perfect for everday use. The bobby pins holds my left out hair in place when wearing a front top ponytail. Also, the bobby pins are long enough to capture my thicker pieces of hair for a bun. So, the longer bobby pins helps me grip the remaining parts of my hair well." —TyheishaPrice: $8.48 for 90
A color-safe conditioner, because a good conditioner is soooo important for soft, silky hair — especially when going for heat-free styles. This includes an MVP mix of antioxidants, lipids, and pH balancers so that you can enjoy locks that not only look shiny but feel moisturized, too.
Promising review: "My hair has been desperately needing moisture with how dry it's been; this has helped that. It's gentle with no harsh ingredients. My hair has been so soft, hydrated, and shiny after starting to use this!" —Rachel Price: $8.97
And a Jamaican black castor oil-infused water so you can reap castor oil's softening and strengthening benefits without a greasy look or feel.
Promising review: "Softens and moisturizes my hair. I also noticed that my thin hair is now much fuller. My hair has seriously gotten thicker using this product. I also see a bit of growth. I'm so impressed with this, so I went out and bought another bottle." —FaithPrice: $6.97
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