I want to thank you ladies so much for all the good advice. I took my braids out yesterday. I washed it with Aphogee shampoo, I then used the Aphogee treatment for damaged hair, then I followed it with the Balancing Moisturizer. I then applied some Infusim 23 diluted with a little water and then I let it air dry. I went to my beautician today and she did a light press and curl. She was amazed at how much my hair has grown. She even commented on how healthy my scalp is. I told her that I wish my hair would get thicker and she said that it may thicken, just keep doing what I am doing. You ladies on this board made this all possible(I'm sounding like I'm getting an academy award), but I really appreciate all your help and words of encouragement......