Product Guide: Luxury Hair Care Dupes

Everyone loves the idea of using luxury hair products – until you realise you spent more on your shampoo than your weekly food shop…

But great hair doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are some amazing haircare dupes out there to rival even the most expensive of products. 

To help you save you from your overdraft, we’ve found the best dupes for the high-end haircare favourites. Here’s what you need to swap…

Best Luxury Shampoo Dupe

Splurge: Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo, £28

Save: Pantene Pro-V Miracles Bond Repair Shampoo, £3

Maybe the most important step in any hair routine is cleansing your scalp and hair with shampoo.

The Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo uses natural cellulose and keratin protein to bulk up your strands and repair heat damage. 

The weightless formula won’t weigh down your strands, so it’s perfect for finer hair types and those who love a voluminous look. 

Pantene Pro-V is also clinically proven to strengthen your strands and leave your hair looking shiny and voluminous. If Philip Kingsley is out of your price range, this solid option costs a crazy £25 less.

A Silver Shampoo Dupe Alternative

Splurge: Sachajuan Silver Shampoo, £30

Save: PROVOKE Touch Of Silver Keep It Bright Colour Care Shampoo, £3

Both products deposit a purple pigment into the hair to neutralise brassy tones and keep your blonde fresh. 

So, it doesn’t really matter which you choose – as toning is about technique rather than cost.

PROVOKE offers almost twice the amount of product for a tenth of the price – we think the winner is clear. 

Try this Popular Conditioner Dupe

Splurge: Kiehl's Nourishing Olive Fruit Oil Conditioner, £23

Save: Hask Argan Oil Repairing Conditioner, £7.50

Using natural oils keeps hair moisturised and prevents split ends. 

But it can be a hassle to apply them regularly, which is why it’s smart to look for a conditioner with natural oil in the ingredients. 

The Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil conditioner uses a lightweight formula with a natural blend of olive, lemon and avocado oils to moisturise hair and promote shine. 

For a more affordable option, check out the Hask Argan Oil Conditioner – free of parabens and super nourishing for your locks.

Affordable Argan Oil Dupe

Splurge: Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil, £54

Save: The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil, £7.40 

The Oribe Gold Lust is a mix of Argan, Cassis and Bergamot oils – designed to protect your hair against damage and stop frizz in its tracks. But this particular product comes with an eye-watering price.

If you want a simpler, budget-friendly product that delivers similar results, The Ordinary’s Cold-Pressed Argan Oil is a great alternative.

Will You Prefer this Hair Perfume Dupe?

Splurge: BYREDO Blanche Hair Perfume, £60

Save: Herbivore Sea Mist Coconut and Sea Salt Beach Wave Hair Mist, £19 

BYREDO’s packaging was made for Instagram. Its minimal perfume bottles are a staple on our fave influencers’ feeds. 

Their signature scent, Blanche, is a mix of florals including white rose, neroli and peony, with hints of pepper – combined with beneficial ingredients like silicone to smooth out your strands. 

Saving you over £40, Herbivore’s Hair Mist leaves a light coconut scent and uses aloe water to gently nourish your hair.

Save on this Scalp Scrub Dupe

Splurge: R+CO Crown Scalp Scrub, £33.95 

Save: Lee Stafford Grow Strong & Long Stimulating Scalp Scrub, £9.99

Scalp scrubs won’t be part of everyone’s routine. But if you’re prone to dandruff, or have an oily scalp, they’re worth trying. 

The R+CO Crown Scalp Scrub combines Salicylic Acid and Kaolin to gently cleanse your follicles and remove excess oil and product build-up – ideal for a deep cleanse to fight persistent dandruff.

The Lee Stafford Growth Scalp Scrub is a budget alternative that uses lemon juice to gently exfoliate your scalp and promote hair growth.

Looking for a Lightening Spray Dupe?

Splurge: OUAI Sun Of A Beach Ombré Spray, £20 

Save: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Spray £5.33

Lightening sprays are a quick way to brighten up your blonde hair in the sun. 

The OUAI Ombre Spray is made with lemon, coconut water and pineapple juice to gently lift your highlights. 

But if this is too pricey, consider the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Spray. This dupe contains peroxide for lightening, which isn’t as healthy, but following up with a mask and minimising heat styling after use will maintain hair health.

Our Favourite Hair Dryer Dupe

Splurge: GHD Air Hair Dryer, £139

Save: BaByliss Rose Lustre 2400W Hair Dryer, £30 

It’s worth replacing your hair dryer every 3-5 years, as old models can blast out uneven heat and damage your hair. 

GHD’s amazing Air Hair Dryer has a filter which dries hair faster, resulting in minimal damage and frizz. 

A good substitute for this would be the BaByliss Rose Lustre Hair Dryer, as it’s also quick at drying, with an ionic system to ‘control frizz and create shine’. 

Now that you’ve perfected your affordable hair care routine, why not elevate your glowing hair with some salon-worthy clip-in hair extensions from Milk & Blush? Use our free Shade Match to pair our products perfectly with your new healthy locks!