Affordable haircare recommendations for dry, frizzy 2b high porosity hair?
My hair is 2b, high porosity, dry and frizzy. The second water starts drying from my hair, the frizz starts showing up instantly. It gets poofy really fast and never stays smooth for long.
I want recommendations for:
- affordable shampoo
- conditioner
- leave-in conditioner
I shampoo only once or twice a week, usually after oiling my hair, so I need a shampoo that cleans properly. I don’t mind SLS if it removes oil buildup well.
Also, I mostly keep my hair tied in a bun or ponytail. I rarely wear it open except during functions, parties, celebrations etc. So I’m not really looking for curl defining creams, gels, mousse or styling-heavy routines. I just want my hair to feel softer, less dry, less frizzy and more manageable in everyday life.
And please don’t recommend Dove 😭 I had a really bad experience with it.
Would really appreciate recommendations from people with similar hair type, especially in Indian weather/humidity because the frizz is actually exhausting at this point lol
Posted May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC