Dear Samantha -
What a great article!
When I was growing up I had long hair but my mother never used conditioner on me. It always got tangled and ratty. I was so frustrated. I had to wear it short.
Finally as a young adult I discovered conditioner. What a difference! Why did she never condition my hair? Now I can grow it long and it doesn't tangle and rat-nest. I'm so, so happy.
I definitely need conditioner for my hair. And it has to be a good conditioner. Cheap conditioners still let it tangle.