I’m feeling extremely demoralized with my never ending shampoo and conditioner search. I feel like nothing makes a difference.
It’s expensive and emotionally taxing to constantly assess if a new shampoo is stripping my scalp or not getting my scalp clean enough, if a new conditioner weighing my hair down or not moisturizing my hair enough, and the paranoia of new products causing excessive shedding.
I’ve been taking oral minoxidil for 5 months and I’m seeing some growth but it’s hard to appreciate when it’s MUCH more noticeable that my hair has become more dry, frizzy, won’t hold a style and generally become so unmanageable.
I used Aveda Pure Abundance for years but they’ve reformulated and it’s total garbage now. I’ve tried Ouai detox shampoo and feel like it doesn’t do anything. I’ve tried Oribe Resilience and the shampoo is good but the conditioner is too heavy. I see so many recommendations for drugstore shampoos so I tried Dove Intensive Repair and it’s not bad but I think it’s causing shedding. I also tried OGX Biotin & Collagen conditioner and it was way too heavy.
I’m getting married next year and at the rate I am losing the little hair I have left, I’ll probably have to wear a wig. I’m just bummed and idk what to do anymore. Thanks for reading if you made it this far and sorry for venting lol.