Too much conditioner

Hey, Gina,

I've had the same problem as you at times over the years.

I've got really thick (and now long-ish) hair, and I never really needed to use conditioner very frequently. But since I kept reading that conditioner was a must for hair, I began using a light one for...actually, I think it was about two weeks. At first it worked well, then my hair started to get limp. I started using it every other day, and it got a bit better. Then I cut it to about twice a week. Now, even though I'm taking medication that dries out my hair (and everything else), I still only condition once a week. I have insanely healthy hair and once a week is all my hair needs.

What hair products have you been using? Anything that could possibly make the hair limp (like dimethicone--yeesh, that stuff kills my hair). Have you been sick? Karen just posted something about how illness can mess with your hair. Have you changed your diet? Not been exercising? Do you switch shampoos at all (it helps me if I do this a couple times a week)?

If you've been using the Neutrogena that long, I'm thinking it's not buildup. Try going back to your regular shampoo. I use ARTec's Kiwi shampoo. It feels like it conditions my hair, holds up to humidity relatively well, and gives it a bit of body. Smells nice too.

Try another styling product that will help with body, like a mousse or gel. I've been meaning to try a volume spray for my roots.

Hopefully, if you try any of this, you can find some way to get your hair back to the way it was.
Good luck,
Alexandra