I am 24 years old and I just started using pantene for women of color the anti-dandruff and the anti-breakage conditioner since march 2009. My hair has grown a lot since then. I even go to a salon to get my hair relaxed and my beautician even uses a different kind of shampoo on me and it doesnt effect my hair. Not every shampoo works for everyone. just bc you are a woman of color doesnt mean that this shampoo is gonna work for you.