How important is shampoo/conditioner for short hair?

I recently had my hair cut shorter, and I've been wondering:

• is it worth spending extra cash on mid-high end shampoos if your hair is short?
  
• is it even worth using a conditioner at all on short hair? After all, it's not likely to get tangled...

By short, I mean 1/4 inch on sides and maybe 1 inch on top.

Thoughts welcomed!

John

Every long hair starts life as a short hair.

I keep my hair at a 1/2 guard for the most part but I still have to shampoo the area and condition my scalp because if not I flake up like crazy. Maybe switching to a body/hair wash like Bronner's could cut down on the need for mutiple products.

It's worth doing!

You will want the benefits of the shampoo/conditioner for the life of your hair. Even short it will end up not looking well and just not feeling how you want it to either. It is always a good idea to keep it well hydrated with shampoo and conditioner.

I have hair the length of a military style cut.
I use the same bath soap on my hair as I do anywhere else, with absolutely no ill effect. Have been doing it for more years than I care to remember.
Save your dough and buy some shaving soap instead.

My hair is short, I use a #3 or #4 clipper on it. I simply use an all in one mens shampoo/body wash.

s1mp13m4n said:

My hair is short, I use a #3 or #4 clipper on it. I simply use an all in one mens shampoo/body wash.

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Try fi Chandrika herbal soap, only 1 usd. Can be used for face (shave prep) and hair. No need for conditioner.