Alice - I've stopped using shampoo & wash with conditioner after hearing a Dermatologist speak on the radio earlier this year. He is convinced many hair & skin problems are caused by modern cleaning products that strip goodness from hair & skin. Skin Fitness - Safe & Healthy Skin Care by Hugh Molloy & Garry Egger

article from The Age on the book.

I have very long, fine hair which I can almost sit on, & keep it in a pony tail held with 4 elastic rings & found that my normal twice a week wash, using conditioner only, rather than shampoo & conditioner works well.

sandra