Do I have to do it???

noangel555 wrote: thank you for the reply, i used to dye my hair permanent red for 3 years-before that blonde. i am pretty sure this is the last part of it, but yes it just keeps breaking off at the ends, i wash with pantene volumizing shampoo and infusium, is this bad? i just switched to the viviscal shampoo and conditioner, i'm also taking the supplement. I do oil my hair once in a while, jojoba, coconut and castor.

From what you say it sounds like you just started using a conditioner, and until now have been shampooing only and using infusium. It's possible that part of your problem is silicone buildup, which comes from using conditioning products that contain silicones (ingredients which end in -cone). Infusium contains a heavy dose of silicones, and you let them dry on your hair, so they tend to bond there. The best thing to do is clarify your hair with a vinegar rinse. Dilute 1/2 cup of vinegar in 1 quart of warm water and wet your hair with this before washing. I would leave it on for a few minutes before washing. This is harmless and cheap, so if buildup wasn't a problem, there's nothing lost.

I looked up Viviscal conditioner ingredients, and it looks like there aren't any silicones in it.

You really should put two or three drops of oil in your hair after every wash. It'll make a big difference. Just rub the oil across your fingertips and work it into your ends. Brush lightly to distribute.

Of course, when I had this problem, I gave up shampooing and just wash with conditioners. My hair is in great condition right now. I've trimmed 3-3/4 inches since April. Not only is it longer than it was when I started (which it should be), but the ends look great, and there's very little new damage.

thank you for the reply, i used to dye my hair permanent red for 3 years-before that blonde. i am pretty sure this is the last part of it, but yes it just keeps breaking off at the ends, i wash with pantene volumizing shampoo and infusium, is this bad? i just switched to the viviscal shampoo and conditioner, i'm also taking the supplement. I do oil my hair once in a while, jojoba, coconut and castor. I think my hair has always been trimmed with bad scissors too, any recommendations on where to get a nice pair? dont have the money to blow at the salon... thanks again

Hey guys, well, my colortreated hair is 23 inches long, and the last 4 or 5 inches are heavily damaged... my hair does not seem to grow any longer anymore- do i need to have those inches chopped? I just really love the length and want it longer, but if it's damaged at the ends that much it wont really grow good right? Can anyone give me tips or know of a *good* long hair loving salon in Arizona. Thank you guys!