If haircare brand Olaplex is a little expensive for you, fear not, because one woman has taken to social media to sing the praises of a budget-friendly alternative that she reckons has made her hair "stronger" and "less greasy" in just two washes.

Olaplex is known throughout the beauty world, but it can be too expensive for some pockets - especially when you buy several items, as it can quickly turn into over a hundred pounds. That's where retailers like Aldi step in, offering seriously similar products at a fraction of the cost.

Content creator Karen urged her followers: "Run don't walk to Aldi," as she shared how impressed she was with the 'Bonded' range's impact on her hair - and right now, the supermarket chain has an ideal gift set on offer, just in time for Christmas.

Karen highlighted that the products are "really good for bleached hair," which often requires extra care to avoid unwanted brassy or yellow tones. Despite confessing that she was "massively overdue" for a salon visit, Karen noted that the Aldi finds had left her hair looking and feeling better.

"I have to say, I've used this twice now, and already I can feel my hair is a lot stronger. It's not as greasy at the roots and it's not snapping off when I'm brushing my hair," she said in praise of the Aldi range.