My Hair Feels So Fresh, and I Didn't Even Use a Real Shampoo and Conditioner to Get Here

I opted for the Hairstory New Wash (Rich) Hair Cleanser and Conditioner, 8oz Pouch + Scalp Brush ($50), which adds extra conditioning to textured, color-treated, or heat-damaged hair like mine. (To me, this product feels like a thick styling cream versus a traditional, soapy shampoo or slick conditioner.) As I noted, there are no sulfates or detergents (and thus no lather), but scrubbing it in with the included scalp brush still made my hair feel incredibly clean.