Trader Joe's skin, hair, and beauty picks under $9

I stick to a tight budget but don’t cut corners on beauty. A $6 hair oil from Trader Joe’s convinced me that quality doesn't have to be expensive after it improved my hair noticeably in one use, so I started trying more of the store’s skin, hair, and hygiene products — many of which are under $10.

The hair oil is part of my morning routine: I use a drop to add shine without greasiness. It contains argan oil, moringa seed oil, chia seed oil, and vitamin E, and is formulated to help protect against heat up to 450°F. I also rely on Trader Joe’s bonding shampoo and conditioner, which include hydrolyzed keratin and silk; used after a gentle dandruff shampoo, they leave my hair feeling like it had a salon wash and blowout.

Some shoppers compare the oil to a popular $30 hair oil, and the bonding duo costs about $8 per 12-ounce bottle. For skin, the Enrich moisturizing face lotion has SPF 15, is fragrance-free, and contains vitamins A, C, and E; I wear it under makeup and sometimes on my arms for extra moisture.

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