My goal was simple: grow my hair to waist-length, keep the ends healthy and free of splits, and give it an overall fuller look. But the truth is, with fine hair, you can’t have everything. I gave up bleaching and tight hairstyles 🙅‍♀️, though I still heat style because I love the way it looks. It’s all about balance — your hair can’t handle every kind of damage at once. One thing that surprised me: “gentle” shampoos actually made my scalp feel greasy and heavy. Switching to a stronger cleansing shampoo helped my scalp feel cleaner, less oily, and made my roots lighter and fresher 🌿 Here’s what’s been working for me (washing every 3–4 days): 1️⃣ Apply oil or conditioner to the ends before shampooing — this helps prevent breakage during washing 2️⃣ Double shampoo your scalp using two different shampoos 3️⃣ Rotate shampoos based on buildup (my faves: OGX Apple Cider, Garnier, Pantene, OUAI Detox) 4️⃣ Rinse thoroughly — trust me, a half-rinsed scalp = flat, oily hair That’s it! Hope this helps anyone dealing with fine hair struggles. Healthy hair takes patience, but once you find your rhythm, it’s worth it ✨ #HairCare #FineHairJourney #HairGrowthRoutine #HealthyScalp #LongHairGoals #ScalpCareMatters #SimpleHairRoutine