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So I've stopped using shampoo forget how long it has been now, 2 months maybe 3. I wash my hair 2-3x a week using water and conditioner. Since I stopped using shampoo I no longer have dandruff problems and my hair is way less dry. The only times I have 'problems' with it being too puffy is immediatley after it has air dried after a washing. Usually I wear a hat or bandana as it dries and it lays flat. I use garnier sleek and shine leave in conditioner, and also infusium 23 both are working really well.
Hey helgast the hair is looking fabulous! You certainly have made a fast comeback from being totally hairless and it certainly looks great on you.Hope you stick with it this time as now that you've gone the shaved head route clearly you look much better with the hair in my opinion:) Thanks for the update on your terrific progress.Mark
Helgast, Youre hair is awesome. Nice color and curl!
Seems like you have figured out a great hair care routine.
peace, jonalbear
Your hair really looks great, Helgast. Ditching the shampoo was a brilliant move. Your curls are more open and even now. I do remember all the problems you previously had with matting and tangling, to the point of cutting it all off and starting over. Many people (but not all) with curly hair do better with water only, with a bit of conditioner. Whatever you are doing now works splendidly well for you. You should be able to grow it very long with ease now.
Scott
Very cool Helgast, definitely better long than none! Your hair care routine sems to work well for you. Keep on growing it!
Bruce
Really really cool Helgast, dropping the shampoo was a great idea for you as your hair looks exceptional and very natural. I too went this route and never looked back.
Thanks for your kind comments to my post below and congratulations to you on a magnificent head of hair.
Regards Dave
Hi Helgast,
Your hair is oustanding, you are blessed with awesome, thick curls that grow fast! That is amazing progress for 16 months from a shaved head.
Keep it growing,
David
Looks great, helgast!
I think it's gonna look even better as it gets longer!
Take care and keep it growin'!
Brett
It looks good - you have a routine which works and hair to die for.
Hope that you don't have doubts this and repeat the shaving mistake.
Awesome growth! really fast too! Great thick headbanging hair :p
That water and conditioner only method is working quite well for you. Your hair doesn't seem to have built up too much oil or conditioner in it during that time. Seems only a few rare guys can do that routine but your hair looks great with it.
Looking awesome Helgast, really long hair now
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! I'm definitely loving having long hair this time, every stage of growing has been great. On the few rare 'bad' hair days I just put a hat on, no big deal since I'm not in high school anymore. I just can't wait until its long enough for the bangs to reach the back of the tail. Definitely will not be cutting it this time.
To absalom: yea you are right, way back then I never detangled, I brushed through knots, shampooed many times a week. The dryness, poofyness and the huge knots developing all over in random spots were horrible. Just using water and conditioner has been working really well, while its wet I finger comb to detangle. If I get too much waxy build up on my scalp I'll use a wide toothed comb and comb the scalp. Quitting shampoo was one of the best decisions (besides growing my hair long again =P )
Great to see your amazing mane growing back and don't go and do anything as silly as shaving your head this time!
Cheers,
John.B
Your hair is amazing! I do like the loose look, but the bandana is really cool too.
Mouse
As always, you've got the hair I used to have and wish I still had!!! Looks great, and I'm glad you're regrowing it.
Whoa, helgast!! Your hair is absolutely amazing! So curly and thick and fast growing. You'll be back to your previous length in no time!
The sheer thickness alone is enough to make anyone jealous. The curls are just the icing on the cake. Looking great, Helgast. =)
-James
Wow! Helgast,
Your hair is wonderful, so thick, healthy and CURLY, such an inspiration for me and the other curly guys here. You've had great growth in just 16 mos. I too have curly hair. I stopped using shampoo a couple of weeks ago and am following a routine similar to yours. I hope my hair looks as great as yours when I reach 16 mos.
Cheers,
Don