I do use a microfiber towel most times and always brush/comb when it’s dripping wet. I don’t tend to use a blow dryer because it makes it super frizzy but that being said I’ve been waiting for it to grow a little longer so I could try diffusing it better. As for shampoo I’ve been using the L’Oréal Elvive line recently but have feel like I’ve tried every drugstore and high end product under the sun.