Is my shampoo working?

I have thick, african american hair. And a few months ago i took out my braids to let my hair grow but my hair was nappy and really curly so I put a relaxer in it and then i went to the store and I saw the "Pantene Natural %26amp; Relaxed Shampoo/Conditioner" for "woman of color" so ive been using that but I dont know if its helping my hair or not. I mean i dont think my hair has grown and it breaks alot. but i really dont know what healthy hair looks or feels like so is my shampoo the right kind. and what does healthy hair look and feel like.

Also, if this shampoo is bad then what should i get and use for my hair to grow faster and my breakage.

P.S: Ive recently started using "Garnier Fructis Leave-in Conditioner" and im not sure if thats working either

SO PLEASE HELP!

thannkxs

-BBYCKES :D

Is my shampoo working?

Pantene Natural %26amp; Relaxed Shampoo/Conditioner has the honor of being on many people list of products they will never buy again

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_po...

and on the list of worse products

http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_po...

Is my shampoo working?

By healthy hair I think you mean white people hair. Your shampoo is fine. Your parents gave you the do.

Is my shampoo working?

The Pantene Natural %26amp; Relaxed is a joke. Don't use because it contains petrolelatum, mineral oil or lanolin. Those are cheap fillers that manufacturers put into our products (especially ethnic hair care products). These ingredients will plug the pore and suffocate the hair follicle causing breakage.

Garnier Fructis is great product to use along with Suave, VO5, Nexxus, Creme of Nature, and Organic roots stimulator, motions, doo gro, Elasta QP. You can get the majority of these products at a Sally's Beauty Supply store or Walmart/Target.

Are you also using a moisturizer? Our hair definitely needs moisture or we will ave breakage. I use S-Curl moisturizer and recently just switched to Elasta QP and I'm having great results. To seal in moisture try using an oil like olive, coconut, castor, or jojoba oil. These are excellent for the hair!

Protein for the hair is also important, especially after getting a relaxer. When you get a relaxer, you are altering the protein structures in your hair so you hair is more prone to break because the structure is not strong. I use Nexxus repairology leave in conditioner (very light and not greasy) maybe 2-5 times a week.

I could go on and explain more but this web forum I found could help you out. It's by these black ladies who have dedicated their time and energy with supply great information regarding our hair. If I were you I would first read the hair breakage thread and read the newbies 101 section. It's long but very informational. Afterwards go to the homepage again and click on the hair growth thread and read the newbies 101 section there. They also have threads about shampoo/conditions/products, etc. Take care! http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/

Is my shampoo working?

use satinique shampoo and conditioner