Pop quiz: What’s the difference between pomade, wax, and glue?

Now now, dry those tears—you weren’t expected to know that. After all, you don’t often spend hours sifting through the endless array of hair-care products at your local drugstore, because you have better uses for your time…we hope.

That’s why we compiled this list of the best affordable hair-care products: hairstyling aids, shampoos, and 2-in-1s that deliver on their claims and smell good—you know, for the ladies. Pick out a few that sound right for you, and your next trip to the drugstore will be far less painful. First up, styling products…

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