Hair Care

8 Worst Drugstore Hair Care Products

See which unlucky readers wasted money on these hairstyling flops so you can save yourself from the same mistakes

by Sharon J. Yi

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No. 7: Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion, $7.99 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6*
Why: Readers say this product "doesn't have lasting power" finding that, "after hours it looked as though I hadn't added anything. I reapplied and again within an hour it was back to frizz." Another reader "hated it!" saying, "it made my hair feel disgusting — not soft at all. I threw it away after the second use." One reader says, "I tried it, but it really didn't define my curls, and it left a strange coating on my hair, which made it look dull and lifeless...not so hot."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 6: Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $9.99

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Garnier Fructis Style Fiber Gum Putty Pliable Molding

5.9

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion

6.3

Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray

5.2

Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz Cream

5.0

Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Mousse

4.2

Got2b Curled-Up Spray

4.0

Samy The Hairspray

2.9

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Older comments

good to know i havent tried any of these

by aishak55 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 08:55AM Report as inappropriate

Glad I never tried any of these. Thanks for the warning!

by robyne00 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

I haven't tried any of these!

by Chris213 Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

Happy to know that I don't have ONE of these products! Now I know what not to get next time I'm looking to add some new products to my hair regimen. Thanks!

by flirtygirl214 Friday, September 14, 2012 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate