Check out the stickies area. Unfortunately since the site has been around for so long some of the websites links containing fotki or yahoo pages are no longer functioning. But the info that is still present is worth clicking a few broken links.
Some products recommended may have been reformulated and are no longer recommended.
The search function is also worth using in the early stages as well. Many questions that you have which are specific to where you are now (length, history, styling needs, $$$) have most likely been asked frequently and recently. Aka instant gratification.
Ex: https://longhaircareforum.com/search/36590317/?q=Build+regimen&o=relevance&c[node]=6
Tip: avoid typing “a” into the search bar. Any word containing the letter a will count as a positive hit.
Tip: click on my search term “build regimen” at the top of the pag to see the settings I’ve used to optimize hair related search results.
I recommend opening a word document and copy and paste any info you decide is worth keeping.
A good hair regimen.
Finding products that work for your hair which knowing that comes through trial and error.
Healthy hair practices that promotes retention and lessens breakage.