Shay Mitchell Told Me This $6 Strengthening Shampoo Gives Damaged Strands a ‘Reset’

It’s almost too easy to make bad decisions when it comes to hair. From trying a trendy hair color to opting for a perm, or, in my case, straightening it for years, damage can build and wreak havoc on your hair. Luckily, it’s fixable with the right products. Take it from celebrities like Shay Mitchell, who knows a thing or two about the dangers of hair tools from her time on set. She told me her favorite products for reviving strands on behalf of hair care brand OGX and spilled that its new Bond Protein Repair Shampoo and Conditioner gives her hair a “reset.” Best of all: They’re under $7 each. 

OGX Bond Protein Repair Shampoo

“[My hair] has been through a lot of stress from back in the day. [The shampoo and conditioner] really does help repair it,” said Mitchell, the brand’s new Global Ambassador. She added that the strengthening formula returns moisture, leaving hair feeling “as light as possible,” a.k.a. just how she likes it. The cleansing duo targets extremely dry and damaged areas to reveal healthier, more resilient strands. The products tap hydrating proteins and lipids to mend hair bonds responsible for the overall health of hair. As a result, these rebuilt bonds “reduce breakage, split ends, and hair damage caused by factors like excessive heat styling and chemical treatments,” explained celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan in a previous Shape interview. 

Bond Protein Repair Conditioner

I, too, was extremely impressed with OGX’s shampoo and conditioner when I tried them out for myself. While initially skeptical (considering their affordability), these products quickly strengthened and protected my strands while soothing and moisturizing my dry scalp for the days following. There were also no signs of brittleness, breakage, and dryness despite my constant use of heat-styling tools. Instead, my tresses were silky, soft, and less likely to shed — even when applying a flat iron right afterwards. The lovely floral scent that lingered was just an extra bonus.  

For Mitchell, this hair repair collection is not just about fixing what’s broken; it also offers your hair the support it needs to look and feel healthy again. Fortunately, OGX’s new under-$10 line provides plenty of assistance with seven treatments — some of which Mitchell calls her “best friends” and “lifesavers.” In addition to the lightweight shampoo and conditioner, the Bond Protein Repair Collection includes a pre-shampoo mask, hair serum, 3-in-1 oil mist, and 1-minute hair mask. 

Thanks to these revitalizing products, Mitchell says she can keep her hair care routine simple and effective. “I don’t want to have a million things to do or feel like I have to do. I really like things to be simplified right now,” she said. “I truly feel like getting it down with this system has completely changed my hair.”

The OGX Bond Repair Shampoo and Conditioner are exactly what you need if you want to revive damaged hair. It tackles breakage, frizz, and dullness to transform your straw-like strands to a soft, smooth, and silky texture. Try out Shay Mitchell’s go-to OGX products starting at $4 and more of her hair care must-haves, below. 

Bond Protein Repair 1-Minute Treatment Mask

Bond Protein Repair Sealing Serum 

Bond Protein Repair 3-in-1 Oil Mist

Bond Protein Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment 

Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray and Sealing Serum Set