Hey guys and gals,

Remember that "fatty" alcohols are actually conditioning agents and will not dry the hair. Also, many products that contain no alcohol whatsoever can still cause premature drying. Using mainstream products is hit or miss for processed hair. The only way you will know is trial and error. You should be able to feel how the product is going to react with the hair within 24 hours of application, so you won't cause too much damage as long as whatever you are using keeps the hair feeling soft.