The only things different that I have brought to the table in the last month or so is the Bed Head Health Goddess conditioner, Ego Boost Split End Mender and Chocolate Head Intensive hair treatment. I know that my shedding stopped and my hair does feel softer. I wonder that because my hair is not shedding like it normally does, the length is being retained better than ever. I thought it was my imagination but when I took my hair down for the week I stretched it out in it was just about hitting my belt. I had my husband measure also and he confirmed it. I know my head was sore as anything last week, as in even sore to the touch. I didn't bother to comb it at all because it was so sore, and just made sure to uncoil the ends and moisturize them as usual. I have been spraying the health goddess in twice per week and use the Ego boost once a week.