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Buying guide

Doo Gro across the moisturising range

What Doo Gro is

Doo Gro has been sold in the UK for years and it is one of those ranges people either grew up with or found through a friend. The products are thick, traditional and inexpensive, and almost all of them are built around oiling the scalp regularly and keeping the hair moisturised between washes.

The product names carry Gro and Growth on the label. That is the brand's naming rather than a claim we make. What these products do is moisturise, keep the scalp comfortable, and cut down the breakage that stops people holding on to length.

Vitalizers and oils

The Hair Vitalizers are the thick, jelly textured products in tubs. There are four: the original medicated vitalizer, the anti itch formula, triple strength, and Mega Long. They go on the scalp in sections, a fingertip at a time, and they are meant to stay put between washes.

The oils are lighter and they pour. Stimulating growth oil, Mega Thick growth oil and the anti itch growth oil can go on the scalp or down the length, and they suit anyone who finds the tubs too heavy. If you are new to the range, start with an oil rather than a vitalizer.

Washing and conditioning

The moisturising growth shampoo is the everyday wash, and the tingling growth shampoo is the one with menthol in it for people who like the cooling feel. On the conditioning side, growth repair conditioner and the triple strength growth detangler cover regular use, Mega Thick anti thinning conditioner is for fine hair, and Mega Long extreme reconstructor is the heavy deep treatment for the ends.

The leave in Gro treatment is the between wash product, and it is the one to keep on the shelf if you wear braids or twists.

A week with the range

A typical routine looks like this. Wash weekly with the moisturising shampoo, deep condition with Mega Long every second or third wash, use the detangler in between, and oil the scalp two or three times a week. That is enough. Daily oiling on top of a heavy vitalizer leaves the roots flat and the scalp coated.

What to expect

Length retention is slow work. It comes from washing regularly, keeping the ends moisturised, handling hair gently when it is wet, and not putting the same tension on the hairline week after week. Doo Gro helps with the moisture and comfort side of that. It is a cosmetic range, and we make no medical claims for it. If your scalp is sore, or you are shedding noticeably more than usual, see a GP or a pharmacist.

Questions

Doo Gro questions, answered

Does Doo Gro make your hair grow?
We do not claim that. The products moisturise the scalp and hair, and reducing breakage is what lets people keep the length they already grow. Regular washing, gentle detangling and less tension do more for retention than any bottle.
What is the difference between the vitalizer and the growth oil?
The vitalizers are thick tubs that sit on the scalp between washes. The oils pour and are lighter, so they can go down the length as well. Fine hair, and anyone new to the range, should start with an oil.
Which Doo Gro suits an itchy scalp?
The anti itch growth oil and the anti itch hair vitalizer both contain menthol and feel cooling, which most people find comfortable. They are cosmetic products. If irritation carries on, see a pharmacist rather than working through the range.
Is Doo Gro too heavy for fine hair?
The vitalizers usually are. Stick to the stimulating growth oil, use two or three drops per section, and keep it on the scalp rather than the length. The moisturising shampoo and growth repair conditioner suit fine hair without trouble.
Can I use Doo Gro with braids?
Yes, and the leave in Gro treatment and the anti itch oil are the two most used for it. Apply along the partings rather than over the whole head, and keep the amount low, since a damp scalp under braids takes hours to dry.
What does the tingling shampoo do?
It contains menthol, which gives a cooling tingle while you wash. Some people find it wakes up a scalp that feels dull after a week in a protective style. Otherwise it cleanses much like the moisturising shampoo.
How often should I oil my scalp?
Two or three times a week is enough for most people. Daily oiling flattens the roots and builds up, especially in hard water areas such as London and the south east where clarifying is needed anyway.
Which Doo Gro conditioner should I use?
Growth repair conditioner for weekly use, the triple strength growth detangler when hair is tangle heavy, and Mega Long extreme reconstructor as a deeper treatment every second or third wash. Mega Thick anti thinning conditioner suits fine hair.
Is Doo Gro suitable for relaxed hair?
Yes. The range predates the natural hair boom and much of it was built with relaxed and heat styled hair in mind. Mega Long extreme reconstructor and growth repair conditioner are the two most useful for chemically processed hair.