From a $13 shine spray to a $7 headband: The drugstore treasures that a celebrity hairstylist has in her toolkit.
Welcome to Drugstore Heroes, a monthly series that highlights the frequently ignored and underrated beauty products found in drugstores that industry professionals rely on. We are reaching out to editors, content creators, and even celebrities to share their top picks for affordable and effective items. Get ready to discover the finest offerings in drugstore beauty.
The beauty aisles of drugstores can be enjoyable to browse, but they aren’t exactly straightforward, tidy, or selective. Instead, they are filled with products vying for space and attention. With many items making similar promises (effective! foolproof! long-lasting!), how can you decide which to try? While you could purchase them all and test each one out, that would require time, patience, and dedication. Surely there must be a quicker way.
The answer is yes—consulting experts provides the best shortcut for a successful drugstore shopping spree. Whether it’s a dermatologist, makeup artist, or hairstylist, professionals in the industry know how to distinguish the good products from the bad.
Take celebrity hairstylist and Tresemmé ambassador Justine Marjan as an example. With an impressive list of A-list clients like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Eva Longoria, she excels at crafting the chic hairstyles we frequently see on our social feeds. As someone who blends high-end and affordable hair products, she often incorporates drugstore items when styling her celebrity clients. Below are the $16-or-less hair products she personally champions and includes in her professional kit. Consider your next drugstore beauty outing organized.
How frequently do you utilize drugstore products on celebrity clients, and would you say they are essential to your kit?
Absolutely! I always mix high and low products, and I don’t believe that performance needs to be compromised based on price.
What would you say to anyone who thinks that only pricey hair products can be effective?
I would encourage them to keep an open mind and try new options. The technology and formulation behind drugstore products can be impressively effective.
Any advice for navigating drugstore aisles and locating effective haircare items?
Do your research and definitely seek recommendations from trusted friends and acquaintances.
Marjan's All-Time-Favorite Drugstore Products
**Tresemmé A-List Collection Dry Texturizing Spray**
What It Is: A texturizing hair spray
Why She Recommends It: "I love how this adds flexible texture to hair, making it ideal for finishing off styles that require some fullness and movement. I use it after styling waves or tousled looks."
**Tresemmé A-List Collection Lacquer Shine Spray**
What It Is: A shine spray
Why She Recommends It: "This is one of my go-to products for completing a hairstyle. It gives a beautiful, healthy sheen to hair and looks stunning in photos with its shiny finish."
**CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser**
What It Is: A gentle, hydrating facial cleanser
Why She Recommends It: "This is my top choice when my skin is sensitive. It cleanses gently without stripping my skin, and I know it won’t cause irritation."
**Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangler Brush**
What It Is: A non-damaging, detangling brush
Why She Recommends It: "If you’re not using a brush like this after a shower, you may be putting your hair at serious risk. This brush helps detangle gently without pulling on strands, which can lead to breakage."
**scünci Extra Wide Headbands - Gray/Black**
What It Is: A two-pack of stretchy, wide-fit headbands
Why She Recommends It: "These elastic headbands are adorable! I love that they come in various colors and can be styled for a fashion look, used while working out, or worn casually at home."
Marjan's drugstore haul totals $61, which is quite reasonable for five essentials from a celebrity hairstylist's collection.
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From a $13 shine spray to a $7 headband: The drugstore treasures that a celebrity hairstylist has in her toolkit.
Celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan reveals the five affordable products she personally utilizes and keeps in her professional toolkit.