There are few cheap things that are any good, especially when it comes to hair products. There is one product that I think is worth more than it cost, and that's suave conditioner.
I don't have enough money at this point in my life to spend $25 and $50 on a bottle of conditioner. My hair is fairly thick and getting longer, so therefore my conditioner goes fast and having a good conditioner that cost less than $10 is a life saver.
Suave cost about $2 so I can buy five bottles for $10!!!
Suave isn't thick but it's not as thin as vo5. My favorites are the coconut and green apple scents. I think those give my hair the most slip! If you're on a budget (like me) suave may not be much of a let down like other cheapies.