April showers bring May flowers, but even more importantly, usher in a whole lot of new beauty products as spring turns to summer. We’re not just talking about Rihanna’s new eyeliners, Glossier’s Super serums, or Kylie Jenner’s skin-care line — what we’re most excited for during this sunnier season are the must-have hair products found in the beauty aisles of Target.
Right on schedule, Target recently restocked its shelves with some of the most innovative hair-care products on the market, including thickening shampoos, leave-in conditioners, and non-sticky gels. Plus, every last product is no more than $15 — so it’s time to prepare your in-shower caddies and bathroom cabinets for a full product renovation.
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Captain Blankenship Jellyfish Hair Gel
Never sure exactly which hair product to pack in your beach bag? Try this hydrating hair gel that uses aloe to smooth, organic sea kelp to nourish the scalp, and yucca extract to ensure your curls and beach waves stick around long after you pack up and head home.
Captain Blankenship Gellyfish Hair Gel, $14.99, available at Target
Dove Nourishing Secrets Thickening Rituals Shampoo
Yes, finding a no-fuss shampoo that smells good, gets the job done, and costs less than a large coffee counts as self-care.
Dove Nourishing Secrets Thickening Rituals Shampoo, $3.49, available at Target
Sun Bum Revitalizing 3-In-1 Leave-In Hair Treatment
There are a lot of multipurpose hair products out there, but nothing quite as beach-friendly as this detangling, protecting, and conditioning leave-in spray.
Sun Bum Revitalizing 3 in 1 Leave In Hair Treatment, $5.99, available at Target
Herbal Essences Sea The Change Conditioner
The only thing we love more than a cheap shampoo is a cheap shampoo that’s made from recycled plastic. Bonus: The grapefruit and mint scent lingers for days — in the best way.
Herbal Essences Sea The Change White Grapefruit & Mosa Mint Conditioner, $5.99, available at Target
OGX Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Conditioner
This conditioner offers all the nourishing benefits of coconut oil without the mess in your bathroom. Even better, this special packaging supports the Johnson & Johnson Care With Pride initiative that has raised over $1 million for LGBTQ+ nonprofit groups since 2011.
OGX Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Conditioner, $6.69, available at Target
SheaMoisture Coconut Custard Wash N’ Go Defining Gel-Oil
Never settle for stiff, dehydrated curls again with this coconut-rich gel and oil hybrid.
SheaMoisture Coconut Custard Wash N’ Go Defining Gel-Oil, $11.99, available at Target
L’Oréal Paris EverPure Brass Toning Purple Shampoo
Summer means sneaking out of work early to make your bi-monthly hair appointments to touch up those new blonde highlights. Just in case you’d rather spend one Friday at happy hour instead of the hair salon, try this purple toning shampoo to extend that bright color another week.
L’Oreal Paris EverPure Brass Toning Purple Shampoo, $6.99, available at Target
Goodfellow & Co. No. 03 Shampoo & Body Wash
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, so why not get ahead of your gift shopping with this shampoo and body wash hybrid? After all, dads love all-purpose, two-in-one products, and this chic bottle — which they’ll never guess is from Target — won’t disappoint.
Goodfellow & Co. No. 03 Moroccan Mint & Cedar 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash, $5.99, available at Target
Annie International Annie Styling Banana Brush
Finally, a boar-bristle brush within your budget that won’t pull out all of your hair.
Annie International Annie Styling Banana Brush, $3.99, available at Target
Invisibobble Original Hair Ring
For all those times you’ll toss your fresh blowout into a messy bun because it’s just too damn hot.
invisibobble Original Hair Ring – Pretzel Brown, $7.99, available at Target
Sincerely Jules by Scunci. Prairie Garter Hair Scrunchie
The cute scrunchie trend is still going strong, but we’d snag this sweet chiffon accessory even if it weren’t.
Sincerely Jules by Scunci. Prairie Garter Hair Scrunchie, $6.99, available at Target
Hask Argan Oil Conditions & Detangles Leave-In Spray
Yes, a heat-styling habit is a dangerous one, but when you have a leave-in conditioning spray as revitalizing as this one — which uses argan oil to treat and prevent future damage — you can hope to feel a little less guilty than usual.
Hask Argan Oil Conditions & Detangles Leave-In Spray, $6.49, available at Target
Curls Dynasty Pumpkin Mint Deep Treatment Deep Conditioning Masque
Just because winter is far behind us now doesn’t mean it’s time to put our hair masks into storage. In fact, with how much time you plan on spending in the sun this summer, you may want to pick up another deep conditioning treatment.
Curls Dynasty Pumpkin Mint Deep Treatment Deep Conditioning Masque , $13.99, available at Target
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