One thing that I've always been indifferent about was hair care until recently.
When I was 16 I had coloured my hair but always kept it medium length and got it trimmed every 6-8 weeks. Always. Then I remember going back to my natural black hair. I used a lot of styling products, hairsprays, volume sprays etc but my hair was still in relatively good condition so I didn't bother with treatment masques and leave ins.
Throughout the past 1.5 years I've grown my hair long, almost elbow length but because I kept colouring it, it became damaged and dry. I have very fine hair to begin with but it is now as dry as straw. I've cut off about 5cm 2 weeks ago and its definitely healthier looking already.
Recently I've delved into hair products that claimed to help with these problems.
Products I've found that helps:
Redken All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner (Current)
Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo (Currrent) I love this shampoo + their damage remedy and dry remedy line but Aveda is very very expensive. Their ingredients aren't necessarily more 'natural' but they use much 'better' ingredients. I know that the damage remedy conditioner has plant proteins that don't just coat the hair and build up over time plus it should be used for damaged hair or else it won't work as effectively. One of the best but sadly most expensive conditioners I've used. I used to get it for a fairly good price because of staff discounts. (I have worked at an Aveda salon before)
L'Oreal Everpure Moisture Deep Restorative Masque. (Current)
Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray
Juuce Pure Oil of Marrakesh This is mostly silicones and a tiny bit of morrocan oil but I find it necessary to use.
Redken Velvet Whip Thermal Softening Treatment
L'Oreal Overnight Hair Repair Treatment (Testing)
I usually use either shampoo, either the Redken conditioner or L'Oreal Masque and leave in for 3-5 mins, then I use Redken Thermal or Juuce Pure Oil. I wash my hair every 3 days or so because I don't need to wash it that often, some might find it gross but there is no discomfort or greasiness whatsoever.. (even after 3 days) (I'm on medications) I apply heat to style my hair in between washes, so I use the Tresemme Tamer and it leaves my hair softer.
