Mane n Tail Shampoo Weirdness.

Mar 21, 2014

Franny M.

I bought the Mane n Tail shampoo because it supposedly helps with hair growth... But, after a few uses I started getting really bad dandruff. What happened? Has anyone else had this problem?

Mar 21, 2014

Keishley C.

Yes I did one time.. I would lose hair but made my hair fuller... but just try to wash your hair twice a week then use regular shampoo so it would help you not get a lot of dandruff.

Mar 21, 2014

Anna J.

Maybe switch back to your old shampoo and see if that helps. Mane n tail dose not actually help with hair growth

Mar 21, 2014

MaKenzie T.

Yes I did. It also leaves an unhealthy film on your hair, making it heavier, producing the effect of length growth. I don't recommend the shampoo at all.

Mar 21, 2014

MaKenzie T.

I hate it. ugh. blehk. haha.

Mar 21, 2014

Anna J.

Mane n tail is actually ment for horses and larger animals like big dogs and stuff because their hair is different then ours.

Mar 21, 2014

Leslie N.

It's the wrong PH for your hair

Mar 21, 2014

Maressa H.

It should never be used for human hair. Kitty K. has all the reasons why if you want to ask her :)

Mar 21, 2014

Emma R.

I used it on horses at my old riding barn. Made their hair smooth, silky, soft, and shiny, and in a rush at a show my trainer gave it to me to use. Don't. Just don't. It screwed it up so much, felt heavy and nasty.

Mar 21, 2014

Lucero M.

Doesn't relate to your question but just wanted to share with you a really good hair growth shampoo is called fast by nisim it's an amazing product definitely recommend it if you want long hair fast

Mar 21, 2014

Kaitlyn K.

Don't use it on your own hair. It's made specifically for horses because there hair is different than ours. Go back to using your old shampoo, because Mane n Tail will damage it.

Mar 21, 2014

Franny M.

Thank you!

Mar 21, 2014

Franny M.

It says it can be used for humans too, but I've just recently learned that it's not good for humans to use.

Mar 21, 2014

Kitty K.

@Franny I will provide you a full lil article on how to help your hair grow!
It does include some info on Mane n' Tail


You cannot make your hair grow faster. Nor are there any products to make your hair grow faster. So don't fall into any pills or product claiming to make faster hair growth.
To begin with, you want to do is stimulate hair growth and encourage the strength and health of your hair.
Genetics play a major role here, your hair is meant to grow up to a certain length before falling off ( like how some people have shorter lashes than others)... So if super long hair doesn't run in the family, don't get so bummed out if your hair stays at a certain length.

To help you out here.. Two common answers on BL have been to use Mane n' Tail and Biotin. You should avoid these, however...

Mane n' tail shampoo/conditioner is not PH balanced for human hair or scalp, over time it begins to dry out your hair and make it brittle ( Scientifically, and speaking from personal experience with this one. )
The reason people claim Mane n' tail makes your hair grow is because of the heavy amount of wax in it. The wax present in Mane N' tail simply weighs down your hair and this wax can actually cause flakes. The wax in Mane n' tail is the reason for dullness, and dryness that it can cause. The wax builds up on your hair and overtime causes that side effect. In other words, Mane n Tail is as effective as lard.

Do NOT Take Biotin without consulting a doctor.
Biotin is initially meant for those who have a biotin deficiency or a related illness. Taking biotin is typically not needed as you get enough from your own intake of food. Getting yourself tested for any deficiencies might be more beneficial than just taking biotin without consulting a professional.
The Biotin Pill can also yield nasty side effects, many girls ( some on here ) failed to yield the warning and ended up with high fever, vomiting throughout the day, mild to severe acne.. some as odd as getting acne on your legs. Biotin is also NOT approved by the FDA. There are foods that contain Biotin already ( Peanut butter is a good example. ) It is better to look up foods rich in Biotin. And believe it or not, you can make your own Biotin rich smoothie.( I prefer a yummy smoothie just for hair health and no side effects... vs a pill not approved by our own sketchy government is enough say for me at least. )



Following a healthy diet is essential for hair growth. Take proteins into consideration, such as keratin which makes up most of your hair.
Your body needs to produce more amino acids to increase hair growth. Proteins can come from eggs, nuts, beans, fish, etc.

Check with your doctor to make sure you don't have any deficiencies. Iron and zinc play a big component in hair growth as well as nail growth. Cereal, breads, pastas, have a healthy level of iron and zinc.
Make sure you take enough vitamin C as well ( Lack of such vitamin can cause dry, dull, and weakened hair... Citrus fruits, strawberries, guava, broccoli, kale, peppers, etc.have a good amount of Vitamin C. )
Consume healthy fats such as unsaturated fats and fatty acids such as omega-3's. Fats are indispensable to hair growth.

Exercising, scalp massages, and avoiding stress. Exercising allows blood to flow to your head, and massaging your hair stimulates new hair growth ( for at least 5 minutes when you wash your hair or apply a product, massage your scalp. )
Stress causes hair to fall out so avoid stress if you can.

Hair masks and treatments are a must. Stick to treatments involving Coconut oil. Coconut Oil stimulates hair growth because it penetrates deep into your hair follicles ( and is considered protein. )
Oils work great for hair, for maximum benefits heat them up indirectly. ( Heat up a cup of water in your microwave for two minutes, and in a separate enclosed container with your hair masks, place it in the cup of water to heat it indirectly. )

Avoid heat if you can.
You don't need to get a haircut every x number of months, that just causes it to stay at the same length.
Get a cut if you really need to ( dead ends, split ends, etc ), cutting hair won't just randomly make it grow twice as fast.

You can wash your hair everyday, it's shampooing you want to stray from because it's very stripping. Shampoo your scalp ONLY.
Don't rinse out all of your conditioner. This helps immensely and when you wash your hair again it will be de-tangled. Stick to moisturizing your hair 100%.
Try to brush your hair outside of the shower with a wide tooth comb.

If you have any questions - feel free to contact me. I am in the process of growing out my hair and the above has really helped me. I have a few in progress photos on my profile if you'd like to check them out. ( I have only been doing this fora couple of months and the improvement of my hair in condition and length has been incredible. )

Mar 21, 2014

Caitlin S.

Mane n tail made my hair feel disgusting. It worked at first but after a while it made it really oily and waxy and I hated it.

Mar 21, 2014

Kat R.

I used mane and tail irregularly when I was younger and never saw any of this, wow o.o maybe because I was only using it like every other wash? It was when I was at the stable all day that I used it. I'm glad for the new info, thanks guys!

Mar 22, 2014

Franny M.

Thanks everyone!